SANTA PARADE

This evening was Puyallup's annual Santa Parade and Tree Lighting. The child and I sat on the cold sidewalk and watched the floats, cars, bands, and groups pass us by as we huddled together for warmth.


(1) One of the child's favorite entries was the cross-eyed Rudolph truck and trailer with band.


(2) Where else can you see a phalanx of elementary school crossing guards?


(3) There are always tractors...


(4) The brass of the Sumner Spartans marching band.


(5) Surf-rock legends The Ventures rocking out some Christmas tunes.


(6) The Salvation Army mobile Giving Tree.


(7) Mrs. Claus and Santa Claus riding on an old Puyallup Fire Department truck.