Highlights from the Delray Beach Christmas Parade-2017
One of the many things that we love about living in Delray Beach is going to the parades. Yes, they're bigger in New York but there’s nothing quite like going to a hometown parade.
Delray Beach had their annual Christmas parade Saturday night and even with cooler temperatures (OK...low 60’s and breezy) we still enjoyed it.
At one time, I remember the parades taking place in the afternoons but for several years now the parades have been at night.
Our viewing has transitioned from going just to have fun and another excuse for adult reverie to going to cheer on our friends’ daughters who twirled in the parade and then back to going to watch and as another excuse for adult reverie. That’s how long we’ve been going to the parades.
Our group still meets up in and at The Blue Anchor on Atlantic Avenue.
There’s a two-fold purpose in this. First of all, the Blue Anchor is a pretty darn good English pub with better than good Shepherd’s Pie.
But of utmost importance is that this area is where the parade begins. We’re there and can be almost home by the time those at the end of the parade are just beginning to head for their cars.
You cannot have a Christmas parade without the man. And while I am somewhat open to change, I prefer seeing Santa arrive on top of one of our wonderful firetrucks...either that or a much larger boat!
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