Monticello took her float on the road again today. This time we went to Quality, Kentucky (it's a little farther than Morgantown, or least if felt like it). The parade had a lot to offer those who attended. There were tractors, classic cars, clowns, and of course, floats. Again, we had a tribe of happy children riding the train on our float. They loved ringing the bell and eating the candy (which was meant to be thrown to the waiting crowd). No, they were really good. They would toss the candy to kids on side of the road and shout, "Merry Christmas."
If you have never participated in a parade, there is a lot of work that goes into it. The twenty or so minutes a parade takes to run its route, is only a small fraction of whole process. It also takes a lot of talented, hardworking people to pull it all together. The Lord has certainly blessed Monticello with both. I am grateful to everyone who helped, it provided a chance for us to help create some lasting holiday memories for the children (and adults) of the church.
The judges awarded Monticello third place in the float division, which is pretty good considering the competition. It was amazing to see how large of a parade a small community can host. It made for a busy day, but it sure was worth it. We even have a few of our creative people working on ideas for next year. Who knows? We might even try three parades next year. Putting a float together can be a great team building exercise. It is also a great source of fellowship. It provides a natural means of creating lasting memories. I hope you are making some lasting Christmas memories this year, because I know I sure am.
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