I love small town USA. These blankets, camp chairs, and tarps were placed along the parade route in Waconia, Minnesota, on a Friday afternoon in preparation for the "Battle of the Bands" which took place on Saturday evening. It was amazing to note the trust shown in the community as we engaged in the age-old game of placebacks by honoring tarps, camp chairs, and blankets as a place saved.
Many of the side streets were blocked as the bands descended upon Waconia in their tour buses. You could hear the cacophony of many instruments practicing coming from various points around town adding to the excitement of the event. High School Marching Band is hard work. These kids were decked out in long sleeves on a warm slightly drippy day, but they all looked very poised and professional as they moved in formation on the streets of small town USA.
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I brag to Nebraskans about that Waconia parade - people don't know parades if they've never seen one in Minnesota. :)
The Waconia parade is a tribute to marching bands. Thanks for the comment.
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