Surprisingly, they do not have fireworks here in The Villages. I'm sure there is a history behind that decision, but I have no idea what that might be. But the folks here still have a great time celebrating the 4th of July. Rich and I decided to take a ride down to Sumter Landing after dinner this evening...come take a ride with us............
Tonight we decided to take the ride by golf cart tonight. For those of you have not been here before, you'll see that there is pretty much always as many golf carts as automobiles on the road no matter which way you head.
This is about a 15 minute drive by golf cart. You'll see that these two carts ahead of us were headed our way tonight. This is where we come off the main road on to the golf cart path that takes us south along Buena Vista Boulevard.
Stopping for vehicular traffic......... Yes, just like driving in the car we have our stop signs and directional signs.
We stay to the right at the golf cart circle as we approach the entrance to the Arnold Palmer Country Club...........one of the many Championship golf courses.
Left on Old Mill Road - where we share the road with the automobiles, as we head toward the town square.
And now - it's trying to find a place to park!! Not always easy to find a spot close to the town square.....but once more around the circle and this car would be gone........and we would one of the carts that took its place.
Almost there.......................
Hadn't been there for long before the entertainment started. All the dancers on the square took to their seats as The Villages Drum Corps and Twirlers took center stage..
We listened to patriotic songs and watch the twirlers as they entertained the crowds.
Typical garb tonight - Yes that umbrella is a hat!!!
The crowd (and this is just a small portion of the whole!) stand and wave their flags as everyone sings "Proud to be an American."
Fire Batons.....the twirlers entertain with the "Flames of Freedom".
We decided to head on over to take a ride on the boat that takes a short cruise around Lake Sumter.............where we are greeted by Uncle Sam and Lady Liberty!
LAKE SUMTER LINE... All aboard!
The beautifully manicured golf course across the way........
The bridge on Morse Boulevard. We were told that this bridge was modeled after the London Bridge. On the grassy area there in the middle is a golf cart parking area . It is know as the senior's "lover's lane". There are several parking spots here where residents park each night to watch the sun set across the lake.
You've seen a picture of this place a couple of times. The is the Lighthouse Restaurant where we've been to eat a couple of times already..... A great view from the lake, and that's the boardwalk along the edge of the lake adjacent to the town square.
It was a fun evening................
You've seen a picture of this place a couple of times. The is the Lighthouse Restaurant where we've been to eat a couple of times already..... A great view from the lake, and that's the boardwalk along the edge of the lake adjacent to the town square. 
I loved this. It is still so fascinating to me that they use golf carts the way they do there. Thanks for sharing all of this!
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