- February 23, 2025
Dozens of bikes, scooters and skateboards were decorated for the annual neighborhood parade (Photos by Emily Blackwood).
Residents from all over the neighborhood came out for a ride in early morning Florida sun.
The bike parade started and ended on Idlewood Drive.
Some kids pedaled fast through the parade, and other kids relaxed and enjoyed the ride.
Oliver was one of many patriotic pups who came out to the annual event.
The parade weaved around the streets on beachside.
Toni Slick, Paulina Slick, David Slick, Jean Roth and Bob Roth watched the parade from the comfort of their yard.
Arden Slick, 7 and Trey Slick, 6, were dressed head to toe in patriotic accessories.
Campbell Meyer, 5, scooted through the parade with the help of her butterfly wings.
Sam Dolick. 10, created his Fourth of July hat with the help of his mom.
The bike parade has become a beloved tradition for the entire neighborhood.
For the past 14 years, the Fourth of July tradition for Idlewood Drive has looked like patriotic streamers twirled around baskets and American flags duct-taped to handlebars. It's the neighborhood's annual bike parade, and they go all out.
"I visited my sister-in-law in D.C., and they had a big parade," said organizer Julie Bass. "I thought it was so cute for everyone to come out. With young kids they're just anticipating the fireworks all day, so this gives them something fun to do."
The Fourth of July Wildwood and Idlewood Bike Parade brings neighbors from surrounding streets like Country Club Drive and Neptune Avenue out of their homes to watch the blur of red, white and blue fly bye and signal the start of the holiday.
"It's crazy because some of the kids started riding in seats on the back of their parents bikes," Bass said. "Now they're out here on their own."
