I am not a parade kind of guy.
I don’t really get the fun in waving to some Girl Scout troops I don’t know or watching some people ride comfortably in a classic car while I stand in the heat next to some crabby kid who just accidentally let go of his helium balloon.
Yet, we agreed to attend a Memorial Day parade yesterday and the thought of standing outside in 95 degree heat (not an exaggeration) with two young children sounded sweaty and exhausting at best. Couldn’t we just watch one on TV in air conditioning? I’ve been told “it’s not the same” so we gave it a go. You know what? It was a good time, with a great vibe and admittedly, it tugged a bit on the old heart strings:
The parade was in Bucks County, PA, specifically in:
There were plenty of vehicles carrying our brave and heroic men and women:
Some animals were thrown in for shits (literally) and giggles:
Some dudes dressed up in old time garb and fired off shots that terrified every child under the age of 10 (and all of the parents would like to thank them for that):
A little not so subtle marketing:
Some serious weaponry (I had the kids in close touch while this dude walked by):
There was an overwhelming feeling of patriotism and just good old fashioned fun even though we all baked like mad in the sun (yes they were all covered in sun screen):
But honestly, the best part of the day may have been the walk to and from the parade. We parked a distance from the parade route and walked along the towpath of the Delaware River canal:
We had never been on this part of the canal and it was beautiful and loaded with wildlife:
We saw a few snakes in the water, a beaver busy at work on a dam and plenty of ducks, which the kids absolutely loved:
Unlike the towpath in our parts up in NJ, there were a bunch of homes right on the canal that were phenomenal:
It seemed like one big party could be had just hanging around the canal and maybe one day we’ll make our way there.
I also spotted some awesome entrances to some of the properties:
The funniest part of the walk was our interaction with all of the geese. They were the most brazen geese I’ve ever seen and were overly aggressive. While the kids panicked as the geese hissed at us, I found it hilarious as they chased after us even after we had passed by with no intention of ever messing with them:
Even the young guys and gals were ready to mix it up and I’ll share that video with you in the near future:
All in all, a great Memorial Day and one not to be forgotten.
Now back to the grind.
John
Walking is the BEST way to see gardens. You saw some really neat stuff. Great Photos! I’m sure you got lots of ideas.
Priceless! I enjoyed your pictures and your fun filled day. At least your kiddies had fun and it sounds like you did too.
I look forward to your video. lol
Dee
oh that’s great! the attack geese – gangs of them! 🙂
These are great photos of some really wonderful subjects. I adore those houses. Of course, the geese are a hoot and your kids are adorable!
You look like you had a blast.
I love the house with the moss roof. So charming and who doesn’t love an rose covered arch.
Excellent post. I feel like I was there.
Very nice! Love the geese and those moss covered roofs. 95 degrees?????? Gees, we’ll be waiting for that for awhile.
Beautiful photos. I love parades! Glad you had a good time.
Nothing like a hometown parade, good for you to go. Love the parade of goslings at the end. The canal walk looked very cool and inviting.
What a great parade!
Good to know you had a great memorial day with the fam despite the heat. I think the canal walk was a perfect ending. You’re right about those houses and entrances–awesome! Your geese encounter was a LOL moment for me. Would love to see your video of it.
Amazing and ethereal-looking entrances! Everybody wants their gardens and house entrances to look as magnificent as these. Indeed, it is very lovely to take a walk and see these sceneries which can be sources of inspiration for those planning to beautify their yards.