Gracie's First Apple Blossom

If you aren't from the Northern Virginia area you probably have no idea about apple blossoms or the HUGE festival they have here. And I don't exaggerate folks! People from Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Ohio, Maryland, DC, and even farther; all pile in to their campers and flood Winchester.

It's a big deal for those around here, and we have actually never participated. Well, Garren has, since he was forced to write countless stories about it for the past 4 years. Its in its 80th year and full of pageantry and alcohol and caters to the...uh...more well-to-do members of the area. They have more princesses than you can shake a stick at, a celebrity queen (this year it was Billy Graham's granddaughter), celebrity grand marshal's (this year is was Wayne Newton), and celebrity sports people (I recognized Terry Labonte, but that's about it.)



Anyway, Gracie attended her first Apple Blossom parade this evening; and she had a blast. Since the Daily's Winchester office sits right on the parade route we were able to sit inside and watch from the comfort of office chairs (you actually have to pay to sit and watch the parade from the sidewalk---no, I am not kidding!!!!)

Since it was cool and sprinkling, this arrangement worked out perfectly. We got a round of carnival junk food and enjoyed the 3 hour show. I have never seen a local parade with floats-- and these were elaborate--check out the pictures! And the princesses and beauty queens...I am surprised Gracie didn't get her's at the hospital! I know there were at least 100 girls with some sort of crown and sash!


It was a great time though, and tomorrow the fun continues when we take Gracie to her first circus. The circus is in town because of the Apple Blossom festival and I really think she's going to love it.

1 Response to "Gracie's First Apple Blossom"

  1. Anonymous8:45 PM

    This parade looks awesome. I love the White House float. Who named them floats anyway? We are lucky to get a hay wagon with tissue paper around here...oh and hay bales!

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