We almost missed the parade because it started on time! Stretching and reaching, the parade was, maybe, a block in length. There were pretty girls with lit hula hoops, drummers, a sitar player, a stilt walker, a big white seagull, unicycle riders, bike riders, people in masks and costumes reminding us of Burning Man, folks with an agenda, and folks like us out to do something on New Year's Eve on a cold winter's night.
Short of the Town Clock the drummers and sitar managed a final beat for the hula hoopers and anyone wanting to dance before everyone just sort of drifted away. At the Palomar with margaritas and beers in hands, we toasted out the old and in with the new (early). Somewhere in the world it had just turned into 2011.
I wish Santa Rosa had something like this. Years ago they had First Night (I think it was called). The downtown area was blocked off and all types of hoopla went on. Music, food, dance and more. That lasted about 4 or 5 years then went by the wayside due to loss of financial support I believe. Attendance was always good even if it rained. Oh well...have a great 2011 you two.
ReplyDeleteLooks like an excellent bit of entertainment to see the new year in. We had a bit of late night entertainment too but ours involved breaking glass and a phone call to the police.
ReplyDeleteVery nice that you and Jim went to the parade. I bet it was cold over there by the coast. I admire you guys. Yes, I remember the margaritas you made for us the first time we met you at BM at your camp. Very fun. Hope the New Year continues to bring you goodness and excitement. Thanks for a great post. Keep them coming.
ReplyDeleteSandy, I enjoy reading your blog and your comments. So you had breaking glass and a phone call to police for New Years. Sounds exciting...your life is never dull. Hope the new year is all you want it to be and then some.
ReplyDeleteSanta Cruz used to have a First Night, too. It also disappeared due to financial constraints. The DIY group was asked to get a permit; group declined, and everything was fine.
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