Everyone Loves a Parade, 2
While Jennifer and other brave News & Record staffers carried "Scoop" down the parade route, I sat with my kids and some friends on the corner of Greene St. and Friendly enjoying the sun and sights. As always, we came equipped with plastic bags -- to collect candy, of course.
The candy throwing started off slowly, and it was heavy on the mints. I could tell the kids were worried. Then it happened -- a Christmas miracle. A kid with a big bucket of fruit chewies spilled the whole thing right in front of us! Candy all over the street! They dashed out and grabbed a handful, then scampered back behind the rope.
By the time Santa arrived, their bags were full and we headed home happy. I think they enjoyed the parade, too.
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