Saturday, December 04, 2010

SANTA PARADE

I don't know what compels me to attend Puyallup's Santa Parade each year. Perhaps The Child's desire to attend, although I didn't have an excuse when we first moved to town.

Each year, this particular parade seems to be somewhat disorganized and lacking any real attraction. Yes, there are a handful of floats, depending on how one defines such features. Yes, there are one or two marching bands, although no junior high or high school from Puyallup was represented. And, there are too many businesses and car clubs for my taste.

Even knowing all of the above, with this year no different, we bundled up and huddled together with the rest of the citizens of the Puyallup Hills (North and South) and Valley to await the arrival of Santa.


The Pioneer Pavilion and a gorgeous sunset provided a great backdrop for the parade route.


Santa arrived on a vintage fire engine with Mrs. Claus at his side. (The Clauses are in the center of the picture, immediately to the right of the flashing red and blue lights.)

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