Everybody Loves a Parade

Yes, that is right, everyone loves a parade. Especially if it is in your neighborhood. Deb and I had the opportunity to attend the annual St Anthony Park 4th of July parade. It is one of the few neighborhood parades in the state (St Anthony Park is one of many neighborhoods within the city of St Paul and is where Luther Seminary is located).

Waiting for the start.

One view of the crowds lining Como Avenue.

The view in the opposite direction

Three of many children on hand to view the parade.
(Notice the hand made "fireworks" hats they are wearing!)

Although the parade only lasted 35 minutes it was packed with the usual political dignitaries, "floats" or entries promoted by local businesses (including the seminary) and/or causes ("Vote YES for clean water!"), several small bands, two fire engines, and bringing up the rear a Scottish bagpipe corps. all in all a fun diversion to start the weekend with out spending a lot of money.