Last Saturday was the Carpinteria Christmas Parade. A four block route lined with white chairs. Yes, you didn't even had to bring your own chair, although we did. No floats, no marching bands, just community groups showing their civic pride. People riding weird bikes. People showing off their dogs in full Christmas regalia. An area equestrian group riding lovely Palamino horses, throwing candy to the crowd-followed by a much appreciated pooper-scooper volunteer. The parade ending fire engine decked out with greenery and lights with friendly firemen and their children waving to the crowd.
The blocks were filled with spectators. Dan and Serena kept introducing us to friends they knew. Everyone knows each other. It all lasted maybe 30 minutes. I think they kept the pace slow so it would last longer. Which is fine by us. Small town America at its best.
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