Gavin and Coco had front row seats, thanks to Mardene, for viewing the parade. While other people chowed down on Egg McMuffins, donuts, and juice, they enjoyed potato chips and Doritos.
The night before the parade, Brad, Alana, Steve and I went out on the parade route to keep Mardene company. I think the cold night air kept a lot of people away but there were a lot of people still cruising Colorado Blvd. in their cars. This car had already been hit with silly string, shaving cream, and marshmallows. They chucked a tortilla out of the car at Steve and he sent it right back to them.
Here is part of the usual crew that meets on New Year's Day. It turned out to be a beautiful day, with a B2 flyover to start the parade.
It started out a little bit chilly but by the end of the parade we were down to just wearing shirtsleeves.
Everybody is ready for the parade to begin.
Danny rode the scooter in the parade as a float liaison accompanying the 2nd float in the parade, sponsored by Kiwanis. Danny was able to stop by our group and pose for a few pictures.
Gavin and Grandpa Merril enjoyed a mid-parade snack together.
About 3/4 of the way through the parade, the parade was held up for about 10 minutes. It was the Pipes and Drums of California Professional Firefighters that stopped right in front of us and Gavin went out and played the drums for a little bit.
At the end of the parade, everybody helps take the chairs back to the car. . .
. . .that is everybody but Coco, who got to swing back with Auntie Lana and Papa. It was a terrific day for a parade and we loved every minute of it.
Gavin and Coco had front row seats, thanks to Mardene, for viewing the parade. While other people chowed down on Egg McMuffins, donuts, and juice, they enjoyed potato chips and Doritos.
The night before the parade, Brad, Alana, Steve and I went out on the parade route to keep Mardene company. I think the cold night air kept a lot of people away but there were a lot of people still cruising Colorado Blvd. in their cars. This car had already been hit with silly string, shaving cream, and marshmallows. They chucked a tortilla out of the car at Steve and he sent it right back to them. 
Here is part of the usual crew that meets on New Year's Day. It turned out to be a beautiful day, with a B2 flyover to start the parade.
It started out a little bit chilly but by the end of the parade we were down to just wearing shirtsleeves.
Everybody is ready for the parade to begin.
Danny rode the scooter in the parade as a float liaison accompanying the 2nd float in the parade, sponsored by Kiwanis. Danny was able to stop by our group and pose for a few pictures.
Gavin and Grandpa Merril enjoyed a mid-parade snack together.
About 3/4 of the way through the parade, the parade was held up for about 10 minutes. It was the Pipes and Drums of California Professional Firefighters that stopped right in front of us and Gavin went out and played the drums for a little bit.
At the end of the parade, everybody helps take the chairs back to the car. . .
. . .that is everybody but Coco, who got to swing back with Auntie Lana and Papa. It was a terrific day for a parade and we loved every minute of it.
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