I Love A Parade

This past Friday, the Fourth of July, we participated in the Centerville Americana Parade. What an absolutely beautiful day for a parade - not a cloud in the sky, temperature about 70 degrees, and a light breeze. Perfect! Dick and Jane Lane and I loaded up the hay wagon with the float pieces and flyers and candy, and headed to our spot in front of the High School. There we were met by Andy Addy, Gary Hedge, Jimmy Basner and Jason Hamen who helped put the float pieces together. Last year, Gary Hedge made a beautiful float design of our logo that fits together like a puzzle. Thanks to Gary for his vision of how to make it and putting it into a great design. We had some flower blankets used at Alter High School's production of Children of Eden to add to the float that made it look that much nicer.

Banners for the side of the float, along with a banner at the front of the group, followed by cast members from this summer's musical made for a great presentation. We put a speaker in the back of Dick's pick-up truck to share some of the musical's music with the crowds along the way.

We were ready to go by 9:30. The parade started at 10. We didn't move until 11 am! But we were able to watch the beginning of the parade route as groups were released in order. We were #112. That is a lot of groups and floats ahead of us.

Once we got going, we were moving at a good pace! Thanks to everyone who cheered us on as we went on our way. It was great to see Epiphany members cheering their church float. Thanks for calling out and greeting us along the way. It was also great fun to see the people along the way dancing to the music as we passed by.

It was just a good day! Everything went so well, and everyone seemed to be in a festive mood - it was wonderful. I am proud of the presentation of Epiphany in the parade and the positive responses we received along the way. As we headed down the road for the parade, I thought to myself, "We have come a long way to where we are today, and where we are is a good place to be."  I am confident that God has good things in store for us down the road as well!

Thanks to all who made this possible! Here are some pictures from the day.

Peace,

Pastor Charlie