Our photographer Roberto E. Rosales headed out to Corrales last weekend to take in the sights of a small community celebrating Independence Day. Here is his star-spangled photo essay of the Corrales 4th of July Parade.
the Village of Corrales 4th of July Parade made its case for best parade in the state, which included all the usual small-town marchers: a color guard, military veterans, local organizations, equestrians and packs of vintage cars and tractors. Photo by Roberto E. Rosales / New Mexico News 
the Village of Corrales 4th of July Parade made its case for best parade in the state, which included all the usual small-town marchers: a color guard, military veterans, local organizations, equestrians and packs of vintage cars and tractors. Pictured is Tammy Thornton dressed as Lady Liberty waving to the crowd. Photo by Roberto E. Rosales / New Mexico News Credit: Roberto E. Rosales 
the Village of Corrales 4th of July Parade made its case for best parade in the state, which included all the usual small-town marchers: a color guard, military veterans, local organizations, equestrians and packs of vintage cars and tractors. Pictured are kids waiting for candy to be thrown their way. Photo by Roberto E. Rosales / New Mexico News 
the Village of Corrales 4th of July Parade made its case for best parade in the state, which included all the usual small-town marchers: a color guard, military veterans, local organizations, equestrians and packs of vintage cars and tractors. Pictured are kids walking away with candy thrown to them from the floats. Photo by Roberto E. Rosales / New Mexico News 
the Village of Corrales 4th of July Parade made its case for best parade in the state, which included all the usual small-town marchers: a color guard, military veterans, local organizations, equestrians and packs of vintage cars and tractors. Photo by Roberto E. Rosales / New Mexico News 
the Village of Corrales 4th of July Parade made its case for best parade in the state, which included all the usual small-town marchers: a color guard, military veterans, local organizations, equestrians and packs of vintage cars and tractors. Pictured are kids waiting for candy to be thrown their way. Photo by Roberto E. Rosales / New Mexico News 
the Village of Corrales 4th of July Parade made its case for best parade in the state, which included all the usual small-town marchers: a color guard, military veterans, local organizations, equestrians and packs of vintage cars and tractors. Pictured are kids waiting for candy to be thrown their way. Photo by Roberto E. Rosales / New Mexico News 
the Village of Corrales 4th of July Parade made its case for best parade in the state, which included all the usual small-town marchers: a color guard, military veterans, local organizations, equestrians and packs of vintage cars and tractors. Pictured are kids waiting for candy to be thrown their way. Even the chickens got to participate in the parade. Photo by Roberto E. Rosales / New Mexico News 
the Village of Corrales 4th of July Parade made its case for best parade in the state, which included all the usual small-town marchers: a color guard, military veterans, local organizations, equestrians and packs of vintage cars and tractors. Pictured is Tammy Thornton dressed as Lady Liberty waving to the crowd. Photo by Roberto E. Rosales / New Mexico News 
the Village of Corrales 4th of July Parade made its case for best parade in the state, which included all the usual small-town marchers: a color guard, military veterans, local organizations, equestrians and packs of vintage cars and tractors. Pictured are kids waiting for candy to be thrown their way. Photo by Roberto E. Rosales / New Mexico News 
the Village of Corrales 4th of July Parade made its case for best parade in the state, which included all the usual small-town marchers: a color guard, military veterans, local organizations, equestrians and packs of vintage cars and tractors. Pictured are kids waiting for candy to be thrown their way. Photo by Roberto E. Rosales / New Mexico News 
the Village of Corrales 4th of July Parade made its case for best parade in the state, which included all the usual small-town marchers: a color guard, military veterans, local organizations, equestrians and packs of vintage cars and tractors. Pictured are kids waiting for candy to be thrown their way. Photo by Roberto E. Rosales / New Mexico News