The Tailgate Truck will be in front of The Ink Gallery shop at noon serving up delicious classic American eats. Come celebrate the return of the 2/4 and the stars and stripes with us.

The 1st Marine Division is coming to San Clemente with 500 troops from the 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment to march down Avenida Del Mar.

The City Council this week approved a route for a parade honoring the return to Camp Pendleton of San Clemente’s “adopted” 2/4 from deployment in Afghanistan.

The parade will begin at 10 a.m. at a staging area on Avenida Cabrillo, then march uphill onto El Camino Real, then down Avenida Del Mar to Park Semper Fi on a knoll overlooking the San Clemente Pier. Joining the Marines in the parade will be members of the 2/4 Association riding in classic cars.

At Park Semper Fi, a ceremony will salute the Marines as they stand near the park’s Marine Monument. After the ceremony come to The Ink Gallery grab some food from The Tailgate Truck, check out our Art Gallery and meet our great artists as we celebrate the return of the 2/4.

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Then pat (do not rub) the area firmly with a CLEAN towel or paper towel to get it completely dry. Follow with a very light application of your choice of ointment. A&D vitamin enriched ointment would be my first choice, but if you don’t have any, Bacitracin or a similar antibacterial ointment is acceptable.

**Do not use Neosporin.
Lotions and Creams
If you prefer, you can also use a specialty product such as Tattoo Goo or H2Ocean. It’s not necessary, as many over the counter products work just fine, but it’s your choice. Use the products as directed as continue for 3-5 days.

After that, continue to keep it clean, but you can use lotion when needed instead of ointment, to keep the skin soft. Whatever lotion you use, it should be dye and fragrance free.
Bathing, Showering, Hot Tubs, and Swimming
Yes, you can (and should!) shower with a new tattoo. It’s OK to get your tattoo wet – just don’t soak it. Submerging your tattoo in a bath or hot tub can cause serious damage, so you’ll want to avoid those for 2-3 weeks, but showering is perfectly fine as long as you don’t saturate your tattoo. If you get soap or shampoo on your tattoo, just remove it quickly with water. Swimming – whether it be a pool, fresh water or salt water – should be avoided for at least 2 weeks.
Scabbing and Peeling
After a few days, you will notice some peeling and possibly a little scabbing. Excessive scabbing could indicate a poorly-done tattoo, but a little is sometimes normal and there is no need to panic. Apply warm moist compresses to the scabs for about 5 minutes 2-3 times a day to soften them and they will eventually come off on their own. (Do not apply ointment or lotion to a softened scab – wait for it to dry) You will also start to itch, just like a sunburn when it begins to heal. The advice here is, don’t pick, and don’t scratch! If the skin itches, slap it. If it is peeling, put lotion on it. And if it is scabbing, just leave it alone. Your tattoo is almost healed, and now is not the time to ruin it!
Protection from the sun
After your tattoo is healed, from now on, you will always want to protect it from the sun’s ultraviolet rays. These can fade and damage a brilliant tattoo very fast. Before spending a lot of time in excessive heat, protect your tattoo with a minimum 30SPF sunblock. This will keep your tattoo vibrant for many years, and it will continue to be a source of great pride.

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