Town Parade And Tree Lighting

I wouldn't exactly say we were disappointed by the parade, but it was a little bit of a let down.

We know this parade is quite small compared to the Mayfest one, but it was even smaller than usual. Being small towns we usually share parade entries with Edinburg and Toms Brook, but this year Woodstock had their parade on the same day as we did. I think that was why it was so short.

But, despite a short parade line up, Gracie enjoyed it all. We saw the horses, the marching band (all 40 of them), Leelou and the other girl scouts, and a few "floats." (People on the back of big rigs).

After the parade, we went over to Town Hall where the Town tree is. The mayor said a shorter speech this year (it was freezing!!), and we counted down to the lights.

It may sound goofy, but I just love our little town. To try and put it in perspective, it's like Tusculum (in TN), or Bedford (in VA). We are up to about 4,300 people in the whole town. This Shipley family is really starting to settle in nicely here. It's about time...we will start our 5th year here in April!

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