July 1 - Can You See the Parade?

July 1 is Canada Day, and in many towns and cities across the country there will be a parade. Will I go to the parade in our town?  Absolutely! Will I be able to see the decorated floats and the smart uniforms of the marching bands? Very unlikely! So why do I go?

Well, there is far more in life than what I can see. For starters, on parade day I will go with my family.  

We will get up early, slather ourselves with sun screen, don our sun hats, and grab our lawn chairs. We want to be there in time to reserve prime viewing spots on the curb.

There I go again. Why do I want the best “viewing” spot if I can’t see. The answer is that I want to be close to the action. I want to hear the delight in our granddaughter’s voice when the clown stops to pass out some candy to her. I want to feel the vibrations of the drums, horns, and bagpipes when the marching bands pass by. I want to jump at the sound of the cymbals and duck when the youngsters on the floats turn their water pistols and hoses our way. I want to feel the excitement of the people around us. No, I might not be able to see it all, but for sure I can experience it.

There is more to life than just seeing, so why would I deny myself all those other wonderful experiences.

July 1 Canada Day, July 4 Independence Day, Disney’s Magic Kingdom any day, let’s face it. I love a parade!