A Cold, Cold Holiday Parade

Last night was the annual Holiday Parade in Portsmouth, and boy was it frigid! For the first time in several years, we did not have a float in the parade. We were unable to secure a truck - I think the truck companies were justifiably cautious following last year's tragedy. (for those unfamiliar, google 2006 Portsmouth Christmas Parade Tragedy) So this year, we were in the crowd along Pleasant Street in Market Square. The parade moved along at a brisk pace, most likely influenced by the first serious cold snap of the season. I felt sympathy for the four bands - Rochester, Somersworth, Dover, and Portsmouth High Schools - who endured the conditions to bring musical cheer to the crowds. Holiday spirit was in the air and the Christmas season is now well under way. Hopefully we'll be back in the parade soon!