"I'm still passionately interested in what my fellow humans are up to. For me, a day spent monitoring the passing parade is a day well-spent" - Garry Trudeau
Project 365: #149
One of the most amazing things here that I have not experience before, not even Germany, is the absolute pride in everything, home, town and country. I have heard all about the highlight of the town's year culminating in the Labor Day Parade (sadly marking the official end of summer), so I couldn't wait to see what it was all about! Everyone stakes their claim along the road with their camping chairs from early in the morning, setting them up, then returning home until the start of the parade. The the streets begin to fill up with townfolk, and the parade begins! The forefront are the police leading the way, followed by the all important officials, and Fire Department. All the fire departments in the area are represented, in polished uniforms and vehicles, their honor bursting through. The parade included the major, senators, sports clubs, marching bands, the Tin Cans (veterans from WWII battleships), pipe bands, Irish dancers, vintage cars, churches....all marching past, some throwing sweets to the children watching on the sideline...all culminating at the town green for a day of family fun. This parade has given me amazing insight into the heart and values of this small town.
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