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"Rockin' Around the Square" Christmas Parade 2011

Wed Dec 14, 2011 8:31 AM EST
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By rottlady

© 2011 by Rottlady

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I attended our annual Christmas parade last Saturday and tried to capture it on film. The theme for the parade was "Rockin' Around the Square" which I thought was appropriate considering some of the floats entered. It was a lovely cool day with lots of sun and of course tons of fun!

 

 

 

Here is a sample of some of my pictures.

 

12-10-2011_Float

One of the floats

Crimson Girls-Glendale HS

Crimson Girls-Glendale HS

Aqua Santa Elf

I named this one Aqua Santa Elf.

A Christmas KISS won best float at the parade

Associated Theatrical Contractors staged a Christmas KISS concert. They won best float of the parade!

Frosty

No parade would be complete without a Frosty!

Santa and Mrs Claus

And of course, Santa and Mrs Clause!

All images are © 2011 by Rottlady

I've also complied a video of some of my pictures for your viewing pleasure, it's not too long, but it gives you a sense of what we got to see.  You can also go here to see all the individual images if you prefer.

 

 

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rottlady

Wishing everyone Happy Holidays!

Are you going to visit your local parade this year? It's always a great photo oportunity.

  • 6 votes
Reply#1 - Wed Dec 14, 2011 8:34 AM EST
Tyler Durden-330839

Merry Kissmas!!!

  • 4 votes
Reply#2 - Wed Dec 14, 2011 9:09 AM EST
rottlady

Ha! Perfect comment Tyler, thanks!

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#2.1 - Wed Dec 14, 2011 9:11 AM EST
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Soovivers

Great pictures RL. I'm glad you got to go to the parade and get some photos. Seems like it's been either freezing cold (15-20) here or raining. Neither is good parade weather - it's been raining since Monday night now. I'm ready for it to stop.

  • 4 votes
Reply#3 - Wed Dec 14, 2011 9:16 AM EST
rottlady

It's been unseasonably warm around here, but we're in for some of that rain starting this afternoon I fear. Thanks for coming by!

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#3.1 - Wed Dec 14, 2011 9:21 AM EST
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Spikegary

I'll have to check out the photos from home-the won't load here, though I'm sure they are wonderful-this season should be a time of joy and fun-I'm glad some people do this for the enjoyment of all!

  • 2 votes
Reply#4 - Wed Dec 14, 2011 9:28 AM EST
rottlady

Well, thanks for coming by Gary. Be sure to let me know what you think of them.

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#4.1 - Wed Dec 14, 2011 9:33 AM EST
rottlady

Dang bubblegum error..... *grins*

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#4.2 - Wed Dec 14, 2011 9:33 AM EST
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tzia62

Thanks rottlady, it sure looks like a good time was had by all!!

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Reply#5 - Wed Dec 14, 2011 9:51 AM EST
rottlady

It was fun! thanks!

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#5.1 - Wed Dec 14, 2011 10:06 AM EST
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Hiram-1381633

Local parades are the best thanks for sharing

H

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Reply#6 - Wed Dec 14, 2011 9:55 AM EST
rottlady

My pleasure, thank you!

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#6.1 - Wed Dec 14, 2011 10:07 AM EST
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etva

*grins* Such diversity! Great article, Rottlady. Made me smile:)

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Reply#7 - Wed Dec 14, 2011 10:00 AM EST
rottlady

Diversity, no doubt! It was the strangest pararde I've ever attended. *grins*

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#7.1 - Wed Dec 14, 2011 10:06 AM EST
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mstanley2265

Good Ones!! glad your weather cooperated too. Too much rain lately...

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Reply#8 - Wed Dec 14, 2011 10:11 AM EST
rottlady

Yeah, it's really been nice lately. Thanks!

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#8.1 - Wed Dec 14, 2011 10:28 AM EST
mstanley2265

i went shopping yesterday, rain rain, Then when I got home, the sun came out...:(

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#8.2 - Wed Dec 14, 2011 11:15 AM EST
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HollyKl

What a great set of pictures, rottlady! Those Crimson Girls are quite twirly!

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Reply#9 - Wed Dec 14, 2011 1:23 PM EST
rottlady

They are aren't they. they also look a bit cold to me. *grins*

Thanks for stopping by Holly!

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#9.1 - Wed Dec 14, 2011 1:41 PM EST
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Anna-90776

A Christmas parade! How fun was that? Ours is held at 6pm; dark in December. I always wished it was a daylight parade. Nice shots. Lots of different things going on:) I appreciated getting to attend!

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Reply#10 - Wed Dec 14, 2011 10:54 PM EST
rottlady

I think an evening parade would have it's value, the lights and all, but yeah, I'd rather see it in the daylight. Thanks so much for stopping by!

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#10.1 - Thu Dec 15, 2011 6:04 AM EST
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Jackie-2759125

Thank you for posting this Rottlady - we missed the town festival this year. Nice to see that Santa employs fish to be elfs too! "-P

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Reply#11 - Thu Dec 15, 2011 10:59 AM EST
rottlady

I had to question the fish and Kiss, but I guess everyone needs some holiday cheer don't they?

Thanks Jackie!

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#11.1 - Thu Dec 15, 2011 4:49 PM EST
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Fletch-495299

Nice Shots, every year I mean to go and take pictures of our parade and every year I miss it.

  • 2 votes
Reply#12 - Thu Dec 15, 2011 12:42 PM EST
rottlady

Thanks Fletch!

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#12.1 - Thu Dec 15, 2011 4:49 PM EST
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Vulgivagus Poeta

Here it is, almost Christmas
and my stockings still bare
but with photos like these posted
what do I care?

That Santa's a fish
I've always suspected
and I much highly doubt
those Crimson girls are neglected!

I love watching floats
but it seems a charade
too have one about Kiss
in the Christmas parade.

These are really cool pictures
I'll confess here, Rottlady.
Oh, Merry Christmas, Happy New Years
(and I mean it; not maybe)!

  • 5 votes
Reply#13 - Thu Dec 15, 2011 2:50 PM EST
rottlady

Perfect poem for my article VP! Thanks!

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#13.1 - Thu Dec 15, 2011 4:50 PM EST
Proud American-252641

RL and Fletch: :O)

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#13.2 - Sun Dec 18, 2011 7:01 PM EST
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