Are You To Old For Parades?

i think the older you get the less you like them. however the kids like them so we will be going to see one today

well i love parades... and i think when it comes to parades everybody becomes children again. parades are for children of all ages, its like christmas its for 1 to 92 years old kids lol.

Our local parades focus on the showing off of fire trucks. How many do we really need to see in one day? The only time the parades in our town are great is when there is a huge reason to celebrate, be it historical or other. On the other hand. I would love to go to see the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade. That is one parade that I had always watched over the years. When I became an adult and was getting the feast ready, I would turn on the television and watch the parade from the kitchen.

My kids still like parades at 12 and 14. I don't mind them either now. For awhile I did not like the crowds and waiting and negotiating traffic. Now as long as it is not very hot, it can be a very nice outing for us. There is a parade in a nearby town that we go every year. We get to see the parade twice. They go through and out of town and then turn around and come back into town. They throw candy all during the parade also. It is a fun time had by all. It kicks off the day in the town where they have homemade ice cream, a dunking tank, rides for the little kids. Good food, we like the french fries. There is a bit of a playground when we begin to select out spot and spread our blankets. Fireworks end the evening and then orderly dispersal to head on home. A good time is had by all! Happy fourth to you!!

I don't think your ever too old to enjoy parades - I do think different ages we may enjoy different parts of the parade. Before we moved last month we lived on Main St. and we had the perfect spot to enjoy the parades - our shady front porch. Memorial day I was busy taking as many pictures as I could while my 16 year old son was in the living room claiming no interest in the parade. He changed his mind when he glanced out the front door and saw 1 of several corvettes in the parade. He then stood inside the door watching for all the old and new cars but where none of his friends could actually see him watching - too funny.

I asked myself this same question about three months ago. Our neighborhood was having its good neighborday parade and I attended with my parents. I'm 23 years old and I enjoyed myself. Some of my family was there and of course my parents friends, and we had a nice time. There weren't too many little ones by us, but it was hysterical watching my mom throw some elbows towards the little kids in order to get the candy. Just kidding. But she was going after the candy. My point is, its all about how you make it. Of course the older crowds will usually stand around and drink, while the younger crowds made mad dashes for the candy and then the teenagers mainly go to see who they know there. I don't think you are ever too old for a parade!!

I don't think you're ever too old for parades! I do realize however, that there are a few years in the middle (teenage years) when there are certain things you consider "kids stuff". My kids are all teenagers (13,15, and 17). With the exception of the 15 year old, who doesn't care what anyone thinks of her, the others say they're "too old" for parades and such. They all still like to go to the fair and the fireworks though. Mostly all they do is walk around with their friends acting like they aren't interested, but I know better. I'm the one who gets hassled from the time they get up..."Is it time to go yet????". I think its just their way of trying to be more grown up and independent, and leaving the ways of childhood behind. Lucky for us, we outgrow being "too old" to have fun!