13 Things you find in a small, Midwestern town parade that you won't find in the Macy's Day Parade. 1. Princesses on lame floats. Yes, that's a BARN with "Got Milk?" on it. As if that weren't bad enough, how about having to sit inside a baked potato? I'm signing up for that pageant next year!
2. The obligatory Hay ride and 4-H float.
2. The obligatory Hay ride and 4-H float.
3. Tractors. There must be tractors. What else is there?
4. Yes, the camo truck, can't forget that! Why, that's practically a staple out here.
5. Then there are the plows. Old and new. What on earth do we need this huge on for? It looks like it should be in Antarctica.
6. Giant objects. As if everyday life isn't big enough!
7. Boat turned float? Seriously, this looks like some sort of tour boat with wheels! With a bunch of elderly gentlemen so thrilled with their ride that they sing wherever they go!
8. How about the broken vehicles? I mean really, nothing says "parade" like having to be pushed or pulled through the parade!
9. What would a parade be without Elvis? Sure, you'd find Elvis in the Macy's parade, but a Fat Elvis and a Flat Elvis? Bring it on, I dare you!
10. BooBahs? What ARE these things? They frightened me so! And my camera was so afraid it took 5 shots to get them.
11. Things that don't belong on the ground. Planes and boats. Why in a parade? They don't go on the road!
12. What says "Midwestern" more than snowmobiles and 4 wheelers?
13. Now, this doesn't scream "Midwestern" to me, but I can't imagine the Macy's parade having a float like this! That is, indeed, gym equipment. Like we need a reminder that we are fat, out of shape, lazy people with nothing better to do than sit on the curb watching traffic and fighting for candy!
