There are three parades each year that I try not to miss.

The Blowing Rock parade on Thanksgiving weekend is one of them.

I am always glad to see some of the same characters every year.

The leader is a lady clown on her three-wheeler with a basket and balloons.

Among the old trucks is the “Mater” truck with a stained glass window and a swing for a seat.

I always look forward to the woman pulling the tiny truck carrying a Christmas tree.

There are also noisy groups of happy cloggers.

and dance troupes.

This year they were in Nutcracker costumes.

A Grinch or two shows up.

Anyone can join in the parade.  Big or little.

Two legs or four legs.

We debated whether this was Scooby Doo or a Kangaroo?

I see all this as an opportunity for anyone to stop traffic and strut their stuffing.

It’s such a family friendly event.

Santa brings up the rear riding in a bucket firetruck.

I love this parade of characters.

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