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Originally Posted by Slickcraft
We thought that about 60% of the parade was very good. Things like the group of vets, the Seal Team 6 float, the lawn chair group, baseball team, what live music there was, the WW II vehicles and many others were great.
The many small businesses that simply walk along, with no thoughtful display, but just handing out info, added nothing to the parade and expanded the time to 90 min.
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I love the Wolfeboro Independence Day Parade and I try to go when I can.
I agree with what was said above.
I always love seeing all the veterans, military vehicles, and marching bands. Wish there was more bands though (I think there was there only one marching band this year? or was it 2?).
The Lawn Chair Drill Team is also a highlight for me. Someone above wrote that they seemed a bit subdued, but I do think that it does all depend on where you are sitting and what the group does when they are at that point in the parade... This year the group happened to do a long version of their performance right in front of where we were sitting - what a treat!
The only thing I had a problem with (well not really a problem, but it was noticed) was that there seemed to be more vehicles parked along the parade route than usual... I always make it a point to park in an area where the parade does not march through, so as not to block the view for spectators, then I walk back to the parade route and pick a spot to sit. I happened to luck out and find a spot to sit with my group that didn't have any big vehicles blocking the view...
All in all, great parade - my pictures will be posted soon!
