Object: Matchstick flags or flag stickers

Good morning, boys and girls. I love a parade, don't you? It is always exciting to see the marching bands, the banners, the floats and flags, and all the happy spectators. There is something festive and happy about a parade. It seems like a great big party that moves down the road or avenue. In America we have lots of parades for lots of different occasions, don't we? Have you ever been in a parade? (Responses -- Allow a few brief ones.)

This is a particular time of year that we celebrate with parades, isn't it? The Fourth of July is a special …