We had a wonderful time waiting to see Santa in the Dade City Christmas Parade!
The year before was a complete wash-out, with thunderstorms & pouring rain. During this year's parade, the weather was cool and crisp (never a guarantee for Florida, even in December) -- the perfect setting for Christmas festivities!
Quintin stayed on Daddy's shoulders for most of the parade, where he watched the assorted floats of local businesses and civic groups with great delight. He loved watching the various children's acts -- there were several dance troupes, some baton twirlers, a few bands, and gymnasts. Santa finished the parade in a chariot pulled by real horses :-D
Afterward, we joined "Auntie" Coral & "Uncle" Tom Voorhees, along with Sarah & "Grandma" Holden, for hot bowls of soup! Uncle Tom got Holden & Quintin lighted swords, and they played with the different light settings through most of the meal (It's a favorite toy even now, months later, as I write this!).
The evening was delightful, perfect for getting into the holiday spirit!
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