Eventful Labor Day

We had a wonderful 3 day weekend filled with painting, swimming, more painting, parades, church talks and yet more painting. I'm trying to get the boys room finished as soon as I can so they don't have to sleep on the floor anymore. On the floor? Yes of course on a mattress placed on the floor.
Labor Day was great.
My shadow sees me and starts a beeline toward me.

We went with some friends to a very small town to watch a pretty long parade. The kids really enjoyed getting tons of candy. Here are some before and after pictures. Okay keep in mind that it was 92 degrees hot!

In the last picture you can see that my shadow has had enough and does not want to have his picture taken. He just wants to go home. Can't blame him.

Out of all the parades that I've attended the last 10 years or so, I would have to say that the Upper Arlington parade in Columbus Ohio was truly the best. Real American! Like you would see in a movie. Everyone participated. Even the onlookers clapped and waved their American flags.
What was your favorite parade? Why?