Ever since the wee babes came on the scene we've been attending the parade here in town. A few years ago we added a BBQ afterwards to the festivities. Also, now that Abby has a decent fireworks display we add that to the end of a great day too. July 1st was no exception. The weather was perfect....sunny with a cooling breeze. The parade was much better this year that previous. Lots of 'real' floats and not as much advertising. We broke tradition in one way though. We sat in a new location this year. Instead of being at the back end of the route we were now in the front and I think it paid off. The kids got tons of candy! And it's all about them of course!
There's always a soft spot for the alma mater.
Afterwards we had a feast of a BBQ at Kori's place. We were all so ravenous that we didn't take one single picture of the food. Very tragic :( I can assure you it was delicious. After stuffing ourselves, we totally lazed around just chatting and doing nothing. It was wonderful! The kids always have energy and Roger decided to try and make the kids a slip n slide. It was very amusing to watch the kids get very red rashes on their legs and bums!
4 comments:
I think it's so super cool that MEI has a marching band. (I have a not-so-secret love of marching bands.)
What a wonderful day you had...from start to finish!
i miss the Abby parade-i wish we had one out here
Yes, the parade seemed higher calibre this year with more floats than ever! Looks like another great July 1st for you guys!
Too funny, we went to our very first Canada Day parade this July 1st. Based on your pictures we were sitting just up from you. Closer to the corner of Bourquin and SFW. It was a lot of fun. Love the start of these "family" activities.
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