Once upon a time, in a small town, the mayor had a big idea for the Independence Day celebration. He wanted to have a patriotic parade followed by a huge barbecue and end the night with a fantastic fireworks display. So, he gathered all the townspeople and started planning.

The day of the event arrived, and everyone was dressed in their finest patriotic outfits, ready for the parade. The mayor led the way, riding in a red, white, and blue convertible. Suddenly, the car sputtered and stopped. The mayor hopped out and declared that they would have to push the car to the barbecue site.

Everyone joined in and pushed the car along the parade route. When they finally arrived at the barbecue, they were exhausted but happy. They feasted on hot dogs, hamburgers, and apple pie. Just as they were finishing up, the mayor announced that it was time for the fireworks show.

The fireworks display was amazing! Every color of the rainbow lit up the sky. Suddenly, one of the fireworks misfired and shot straight into the mayor's hat. Everyone burst out laughing as the hat shot up into the air, exploding with patriotic colors. The mayor just smiled and said, "Well, I guess that's one way to celebrate Independence Day!"

And so, the town had a memorable and hilarious celebration that they would never forget.

Reflections

1. What was the mayor's idea for the Independence Day celebration?
2. How did the townspeople help the mayor during the parade?
3. What happened during the fireworks display?
4. What was the outcome of the misfire during the fireworks show?
5. What did the mayor say about the misfire?