They came streaming from all over the city
To celebrate Bastille Day On Smith Street.
As in years past, Quadrozzi brought the sand
The courts were laid out
And the teams took up their positions.
Close attention was paid to see how close the boules were to the cochonnet,
players waited patiently for their next turn,
cheered each other on
and hoped to beat the competition.
Frequent breaks were taken
in the hot July sun.
Spectators surrounded the courts, watched and showed their support.
'Ricard" girls were busy advertising
as this fellow moved closer
and closer...
Philippe Boets of Pétanque America was there
(nice to see you again, Philippe)
Of course, one could eat and drink
and sit in the shade
because there was plenty of food to be had.
And when all was over, everyone was tuckered out,
but happy and content!
Vive La République!
Here is a little video clip of one of the bands at the festivities. Funnily, it was a Spanish band, not French, but they were super. Did anyone catch their name?
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