We decided to go to the Phoenix parade mostly because it was right by Aunt Kays work which is always an added bonus. We parked at Swan, walked to the parade route, set up our blanket and picnic, and watched the parade.
We don't have a double stroller so this is how we ride sometimes. And yes, Madison has a sucker. It kept her quiet and calm until the parade. Kelsey promptly took the wrapper off and ate it once we got there. Win win in my mom book. Judge if you must.
Sometimes not have a double causes some grief
The parade was very typical in the sense that every armed force was represented, there were a bunch of old people riding in their really cool old cars, lots of fire trucks and police cars, and about 13 Miss Arizona of some kind. The beginning of the parade was new to me however. They had a GIANT flag held up by about 50 people as there was a fly over with some biplanes.
The girls were so good. Most of the parade, Madison was so happy in the stroller and Kelsey was happy on the ground. Near the end Madison wanted to be on the ground and Kelsey wanted to be in the stroller. They planned it perfectly.
It wasn't that crowded so the girls were able to move about as much as they "wanted." They really had so much fun seeing all the soldiers, "princesses," flags, bands, and everything else.
Some stand outs included:
WWII reinactors
The ROTC groups: obviously the Air Force had a special place in my heart
The giant eagle balloon
Look Kelsey. Its Uncle Sam.
Uncle Scott came! Where is he?!
The war dogs
This... I mean seriously! Does your parade ride get cooler?!
If you must know, we got kind of chilled during the parade. It was 67 degrees. We aren't used to being chilled any more.
My view walking home
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