Here we stood, with a great view of Colorado Blvd at the intersection of Colorado and Holliston. Got here at 8am and the first of the parade went by us at 9pm. We were about 3/4 down the parade route.
We were so close to the floats! Great view and great weather! We were on the sunny side, so it was over 70 degrees. We had just enough sun tan lotion to keep us from getting burned! And we stripped down, had to take off all the sweatshirts and put on our sun glasses. No complaints though - it was BEAUTIFUL!
2 hours of standing. Taking turns on the 2 mini seats that were brought. Moving to the shade every now and then. And when it was all over - the mile and a quarter walk back to the car. Well worth it though for all of us. Luckily no one had to go potty until the walk back to the car (and we managed to find a line inside Raley's - just to avoid the port a potties).
This adventure surpassed all my expectations! Thank you to my father in law for giving us the idea to go! We went on a whim & we would all do it again. A nice weekend getaway for the kids. We spent the first night in a hotel in Santa Clarita - about 45 min north of Pasadena. And then after the parade, met back in Santa Clarita for lunch and drove up to Bakersfield for another hotel stay. The hotel stays themselves were an adventure. Bakersfield had an indoor pool so we all went swimming. And both hotels had great breakfasts so I think we definitely got our moneys worth!
Here's to more adventures with friends and family in the year 2010! Wish everyone a very happy new year. Keep in touch!
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