The Short Memorial Day Parade

 On Memorial Day, we learned what it was like to attend a parade in a small town of 2,200. It was short, but it was nice. 

GETTING THERE-  We live about a 15 minute walk to Town Hall and the downtown area, and Memorial day was the first day throughout the entire month of May it didn't rain (with 1 exception), and temperatures were actually in the mid-60s for the first time. (We had one of the coldest months of May on record because of La Nina, which has now faded). 

THE PARADE - Like any parade it was led by a police car. The first marchers were Veterans who live in the town. The second group was the marching band from Noble High School and they sounded good.

The Noble Middle School Band followed and they were also very good.

 I always admire kids who can play instruments, and the kids playing trumpet reminded me of my brother Doug, and saxophone, my brother Stephen as they played those, respectively. I played a snare drum for 2 years as a kid but was never in a band. 

FIRETRUCK, SCOUTS - There was also one of the fire engines and the local scout troop who marched. Then, there was a police car which ended the parade!!  So in 10 minutes it was over!  It took longer to walk there one way than it lasted.

HANDSOME POLICE OFFICERS - One of the other "attractions" we enjoyed were two handsome police officers who were directing traffic. :)