Festivals and Parades, in a small community, are an opportunity for everyone to get together and have fun. The banners in town have been flying for over a month, promoting this past week end.
By the time the parade started, the temperature was in the middle 90's. If there was a tree along the parade path, people gathered under the shade.
No parade is complete without a marching band...
The Shriner's, driving their famous small cars, are always fun to watch.
Clowns...is that a riding lawn mower? And, take a look at his hat by clicking on the photo....
Cowgirls and cowboys must be included in a Texas small town event.
And, of course, some horses.
There is always good support from our veterans.
The heritage of this community is Czech and German....so a Polka Club is a natural.
I don't know the significance of the mule drawn cart, but the animals were so magnificent, I couldn't resist showing them.
What wonderful spirit this small community of 2,500 has, to show up on a very hot morning and support the town parade....
Meggie Mac
Great photos, Meggie! It looks like a fun parade! The small town stuff is so much more enjoyable many times.
ReplyDeleteHi Brian....I think it's because it is so personal....
ReplyDeleteParades are so much fun and really are the epitome of small-town living. We had that in Connecticut in a town of less than 14,000. I miss that with living in an large town; we seem disconnected by the boundaries and differences in culture. Thank you for a wonderful Americana memory:-D XOXO
ReplyDeleteHi Susan...I believe you are correct when you talk about disconnected by the boundaries and differences in culture.
DeleteThat's the Texas I love-small towns, good people!
ReplyDeleteHello Jan....I'm in total agreement with you!
DeleteLooks like a fun parade, I haven't been to one in a few years. They always have a bit of excitement and anticipation waiting to see what will be coming around the corner. Hope your week is off to a great start. Heather
ReplyDeleteThanks Heather, for your nice comment. Small town parades are really fun for the children....and adults, too!
DeleteHaving grown up in rural Minnesota -- and being a musician -- I absolutely loved the pics of the parade.
ReplyDeleteHaving played in an "old tyme" band throughout high school, the fact that there's a P.O.L.K. of A. club in Texas has made my morning!
Greetings from Minneapolis!
Pearl
It looks as if everyone had lovely time. It incredible that you're still experiencing such hot weather. Jx
ReplyDeleteThat looks like fun - but I would have to reserve a spot in the shade!
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