This weekend the weather looks great for a parade. I'll get over there early to secure a good viewing spot for the family, then sit around in the sun waiting for the parade to reach us. My favorite spot is to sit near the Ace hardware store or in the median by Goodyear tire store. Parking is somewhat of a hassle but expected.
It will be great to see local living legend Clark Howard. I hear there will be lots of bands, church floats, swim teams (beware all kids in the parade with Super Soakers; I will be carrying my own Super Soaker this year in case one of you squirts me), political folks (someone told me the Mayor will be riding in a new version of the Pope Mobile) and the usual local businesses throwing candy to the kids. I am glad that Cynthia McKinney will not be a part of the parade this year.
My kids always like to see the shiny DeKalb County garbage truck rumble through the parade. I hope the county/city dispute hasn't caused an absence of sanitation beauty in this year's parade.
It will be nice to see Dunwoody PD in the parade. Those shiny black & white's look good driving around our city. Afterwards I'll be sure to grill some beef hot dogs and perhaps get some ribs from Johnny over at Publix. I found a box of snakes to light in the driveway. Last year's snake residue is still there. Here is a link to a huge 'snake' problem in the town of South Park.
