Small Town Christmas Parade

Have you ever been to a small town Christmas parade?  I know some of you live in small towns and I'm sure you know what I'm talking about.  I also know some of you in real life, so I know that you know what I'm talking about.  But this post is for those of you who have never experienced a small town Christmas parade.  I mean, I think everyone at least once should experience it.  So, get ready for you virtual Small Town Christmas Parade.  You can thank me later.

One thing you can always count on are a plethora of police cars and fire trucks. 

They are there in full force...horns, lights, sirens, and all.

The second thing you can always count on is that there will be at least 3 high school/junior high marching bands.  They provide the background music to the parade.

Watch this video for a little glimpse. 

If you can't hear what Isaiah is saying, I'll help you out.  He's telling me "this is how I feel the beat", and he wants me to look down at his feet.  He's doing some sort of foot tapping/dancing/clogging thing.  Then, toward the end, he tells me "this is what I do when I stop feeling the beat", and again he wants me to look down at his feet.  He's standing completely still.  Last thing he asks me is if I like Double Bubble, because if I didn't he was going to give it to the people standing next to us.

There is TONS of candy thrown out!  You'll also walk away with a coupon or two...and maybe some beads...it's like Mardi Gras.

Here are a few sights that you might not see at your hometown Christmas parade.

Yep, that's an over sized shopping cart, some ladies riding horses, and Frosty on a motorcycle.

A few of my favorite floats...

It wouldn't be a Christmas parade without a float w/ a nativity scene. 

This is Isaiah's serious face. 

And of course, a Christmas Parade would NOT be a Christmas Parade without these guys...

 Wha?  Of course the political parties have to represent.

So, there you have it, a Small Town Christmas Parade.  Hope you enjoyed it!

Have you been to a Christmas Parade yet?  Will you?  What's your favorite thing to see?

~jennykate♥

P.S.  Go green.  Be a tree hugger.

Sorry for the picture overload, I just didn't want you to miss anything! =)