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feb · 07-09-2007, 04:03 PM

What parts about it did you not like or what was your expectation?

In a nutshell, it's 25-30 boats, decorated (some more, some less) who putt -putt from Pot Island to the South End and back. I've participated 3 years now and while I can say it's not the grandest parade, it is alot of fun. Actually, most of the fun is before the parade when, as a family, we decide how we are going to decorate the boat and work on the decorations. The actual parade is a bit anti-climactic.

When you look at is for what it is - like minded individuals who want some innocent fun and want to continue a tradition - it's not half bad. These types of events that involve the whole family, young and old, are getting harder and harder to find in this day and age. It's no Rose Bowl Parade however.

My only complaint - too slow. It needed to speed up a little bit and only be a couple of hours. It's hard to keep the kids entertained for 3 hours of putt-putting.

Also, this year, alot of boats bailed out of the parade before it even got to the sandbar becuase the clouds were looking ominous - us included.

07-09-2007, 04:03 PM	#8
feb Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Meredith (Winnisquam) & Nashua, NH Posts: 215 Thanks: 25 Thanked 20 Times in 17 Posts	What was wrong with it What parts about it did you not like or what was your expectation? In a nutshell, it's 25-30 boats, decorated (some more, some less) who putt -putt from Pot Island to the South End and back. I've participated 3 years now and while I can say it's not the grandest parade, it is alot of fun. Actually, most of the fun is before the parade when, as a family, we decide how we are going to decorate the boat and work on the decorations. The actual parade is a bit anti-climactic. When you look at is for what it is - like minded individuals who want some innocent fun and want to continue a tradition - it's not half bad. These types of events that involve the whole family, young and old, are getting harder and harder to find in this day and age. It's no Rose Bowl Parade however. My only complaint - too slow. It needed to speed up a little bit and only be a couple of hours. It's hard to keep the kids entertained for 3 hours of putt-putting. Also, this year, alot of boats bailed out of the parade before it even got to the sandbar becuase the clouds were looking ominous - us included.