i just love parades! we went to a st. patrick's day parade today and it is so much fun to be together as a community. we don't really celebrate st. patrick's day in our house, but it's still fun to participate in events. i love the way that a holiday can bring out such patriotism and pride in our communities and to be out together with neighbors cheering them on.
i don't know what it is about parades, but i've always loved them! it doesn't matter what the occasion, a parade is a way to honor your community, neighbors, local businesses, and especially our veterans. people are able to display their hobbies and accomplishments, support their neighbors and raise awareness about groups and issues your community has. we love watching the scout troops go by, wearing their vests and sashes with all their merit badges showing off their hard work. the fire trucks, ambulances, and police cars (motorcycles, bicycles, and mounted) show us that they are vested in our community. and the candy that's thrown out isn't bad either! honoring the veterans as they pass, thanking them for their service by our cheers and reverence for the flag. you can't help but clap along to the marching bands and watch the performers that have worked so hard for this one occasion. it's just a great feeling!
the color guard always heads the parade, carried by many different groups, veterans, scouts, and special guests. when i was a girl scout our troop lead an independence day parade, and i was chosen to lead the group in the Pledge of Allegiance in the ceremony at the end. that has always stuck with me, and taught me the importance and reverence we should give to our nation and the symbols we use to represent it.
as we celebrate the holidays of summer, i hope that we can take the time to help our children learn that they are part of a community and the importance of pride and patriotism in our neighborhoods and nation.
happy st. patrick's day!
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