March 5th- Parade!

note the Pluto backpack/leash- another Disney detail!

March 5th was the day of the annual St. Patrick's Day parade in Old Town Alexandria.  It is also one of my favorite days of the year.  I love the buzz of excitement around the town on parade day, and I enjoy the car and dog shows that occur before the main event.   It may not be as great as Spectromagic, or even Move It, Shake It, Celebrate It, but it is as close as I'm going to get here in Virginia.  In true Disney fashion we staked out our spots about an hour before parade time, but unlike Disney,we brought folding chairs. 

Everett loved the parade and actually stood still and watched it, which was a first for him.  I really don't think I've seen him stand still since he became mobile.   His favorite parts were the small Shriners cars, and the police motorcycles.  I'm thinking maybe I should take him to Lights, Motor, Action on our next trip.  I was really happy that the parade captured his attention, because I think that it bodes well for our upcoming Disney trip.  On our Oct trip, we couldn't take him into any shows, because he didn't have the attention span, but this time I have high hopes for a melt-down free Voyage of the Little Mermaid.