On the 24th of July, Mapleton City has a huge celebration - well, as huge as a city of 7,000 can be. We have a tradition in our family, going on 35 years, of attending the parade and all the festivities in the park, which are both packed full of people.
When I was a little girl the parade would last about 15 minutes. There were two wards in Mapleton so only 2 floats of primary children. Sometimes we would decorate grandpa's jeep and all the grandkids would pile on. We'd wave and feel so important because we were center of attention. One year mom even made us matching outfits.
The parade has always consisted of small town treasures - a volunteer fire departement, the local high school band, people who decorate tractors and bikes, and generations of families who ride together and wave. There are now almost 20 wards in Mapleton which means 20 floats of primary kids. They even still throw candy.
This morning, they added a new twist and were giving away plants instead of candy. Audrey got one and planted it with grandma. She has been checking on it and making sure it is well taken care of.
3 comments:
That sounds like fun. I didn't realize you lived in Mapleton as a child. Why did your family move to Magna?
My mom is from Mapleton and we lived there when I was born. Then we moved to Bountiful and Salt Lake, and finally Magna when I was almost 5 since my dad's job was in Salt Lake.
Congratulations on having darn cute nieces and nephews. It makes you look even more cool than usual.
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