Christmas Parade

For the first time since living in Longview, we decided we should go to the Christmas parade. Zack was in it again this year and that probably played a huge part in our decision.

After dropping Zack off to get his costume, we headed downtown to stake out our spot for the parade. Since we parked right in front of Heavenly Donuts, we stopped in a bought a dozen. They were so fresh and delicious that we ate a couple on our way to our spot.

Upon arrival on Commerce, we realized that we probably didn’t need to get there early to get a spot. So to kill time we browsed the pawn shop and music store. Despite our dawdling, we were still able to snatch up a prime spot on the parade route.

Like in most small town parades, everyone is in it and there is plenty of candy to be had! Well, unless you’re a dentist. Then you throw out toothbrushes and toothpaste… Some businesses handed out coupons. We do feel a bit slighted that we did not get a free sample of Starbucks. :o(

The other fun part of a small-town parade is that you actually get to see people you know IN the parade!

  Here comes Zack… Unfortunately I didn’t get a good picture of him. I think he did it on purpose…

No, that’s not him… LOL

  

 I didn’t even know we had a mud racing association???

Now that’s a mud racer…

  We were kinda disappointed that the Michelan Man wasn’t handing out free tire coupons… :o)

Of course Santa ended the parade. Then we went back to the van, had another donut and went to pick up Zack.

Next year, I think we should BE in the parade…