We don’t have many parades near where we live – the town is too small to warrant it. They’re usually reserved for the slightly larger towns and/or townships, but over the weekend it was a big deal to celebrate the Annual Fire Fighter’s Convention, where they even closed a state highway to traffic for two hours (which probably made some drivers unhappy). For the 70+ fire fighter apparatus parade, we literally had front row seats:
You can’t have a parade without the local High School Marching Band taking up the lead:
Followed by the first fire truck of many:
And their mascot:
They alternated fire companies red and yellow vehicles to keep things colorful:
But my favorite were the old/antique fire trucks:
And an old ambulance:
The trucks kept coming:
and coming:
Until finally, bringing up the rear, were these old beaters that were sending out clouds of exhaust (which explains why they were relegated to the tail end of the parade, of course):
I took 526 pictures of the parade – crazy, I know. But worth it. That’s what we did over the weekend – how was your weekend?
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Fabulous seats, for sure!! Great shots!
WM
We had a great weekend as well! I love parades, they bring out the kid in me. Those old antique firetrucks and ambulances look so neat. Glad you all enjoyed your weekend. Hope your week is just as fabulous!
There’s something so comforting about an old fashioned parade…glad to see that they’re not completely extinct!
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Wow, and I thought I was an insane picture taker! Glad you got to see a parade – sounds like fun!
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This looks like so much fun! What a great way to spend a summer day!
Our parade at the Heath Fair was much smaller! And it always! rains on the Parade, but we are never discouraged.
Those are some GREAT shots!! You had a great view and what a fun parade!
WOW, first of all – why not celebrate our service men and women!!! And second those old trucks are soo neat to see!!
now that’s some fire trucks! love small town parades 🙂
Parades are so much fun!
Wow Did they march down the street of your house? How great is that> Have a great day. Can you please delete No.10 I made a mistake and have the wrong link attached. Thank you.
How excited were those angels of yours! Lil’ Dude & PN must have went bonkers! Love the antiques they had in the parade.
That’s A LOT of fire trucks – WOW! I do love those antique ones though – so cool!
Not to wish it upon anyone, but it would have been convenient to have a fire on that route. 🙂
What fun! The G Man loves firetrucks – he would have adored this parade!
As I live in Hometown America (near Cape Cod in Massachusetts), parades are always a big deal in our town – especially on Thanksgiving. I’m with you on the fire engines…the antiques are the best!
Also – the ambulance totally reminds me of the Ghostbusters!
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First, my son’s head would explode if he had seen any of this in real life. Second, it may be saying a lot about me that I look at that old ambulance and all I can see is the Ghostbusters vehicle.
I have problems.
The parade seems charming.
Fun, I like the antique ones too.
Wow… What great pics!!! I *almost* felt like I was right there with you guys, watching the parade… Looks like fun… Happy Wordless Wednesday! 🙂 Olivia
I love small town parades. There is just something so homey and family friendly about them. I bet the kids loved it.
nice! we love parades…all the fire trucks too…lots of fun!
Oh now that’s a boys dream parade!!! YAY! for the Marching Band. 🙂
Holy crap, that’s a lot of firetrucks!!
Looks like the perfect way to spend a weekend though.
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Awesome pictures!! So fun! I agree, I like the old ones!!
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526 photos?! That is A LOT! Wow! Looks like a fun time though!