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St. Patrick's Day Parade Bayonne NJ

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Man of the Hour

Would any Winter Parade be complete without....

Nope this is just a strumming Mummer in a red suit....

The a Man of the Hour....

Santa Clause!

Winter Parade

Yesterday was the annual Metuchen Winter Parade. Despite the balmy 60+ degree temperatures, everyone was in the holiday spirit!



We had sleigh rides



Well it could have been if it wasn't so warm...

Colorful Mummers

Angels

The snow men made an appearance

The drummer boy shared his song

And everyone anxiously awaited the arrival of the man of the hour ....

Until next time ~ Live, Love, Laugh!

Memorial Day Parade

How important it is for us to recognize and celebrate our heroes and she-roes! ~Maya Angelou

While Memorial Day weekend is celebrated as the "unofficial" start of summer and celebrated with BBQ's and trips to the shore, let us not forget the true meaning of the day and take some time to remember those who have given the greatest gift, their lives, for our freedom to partake in these celebrations. And may all keep prayers in our hearts that all of our troops stay safe as they continue acts of heroism necessary to keep us that way.

A day of remembrance, proudly exhibited by the participants in Metuchen's Memorial Day Parade. There was a nice crowd lining Main Street anxiously awaiting the beginning of the parade

All-American "Coke and a Flag" family waiting...

First up, the Color Guard representing the Armed Forces

The all but forgotten Viet Nam Veterans

The Coast Guard

The young and ambitious from Lincoln HS JROTC

A great showing by the Fire Department

Even Bagpipers from Keyport, NJ were marching in this parade

And of course, those adorable young ones that just take your heart away