I Love a parade – until the pushing and jockeying for a good spot kicks in. Elicia Berger, author of “Parade Etiquette,” has some parade survival tips:
• Get there early and establish your space. Pushing your way through after the parade starts will NOT go over well with your neighbors.
• Be courteous of those behind you, especially if it’s a child or short adult. Ask them if they’ll be able to see okay.
• If you have to leave your spot – don’t expect it to still be there, or intact, when you get back. Your neighbors are there to have a good time – not to watch your stuff.
If you’ve got little kids that tend to get fidgety, whine, or blow that plastic horn incessantly – choose your spot carefully. You’ll need some really friendly neighbors, or another family like yours to have a good time. If you do end up near rude or grumpy spectators – consider a move. One bad apple can ruin a good parade.
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