This area is definitely different than New Orleans,
but we still had a great parade on Navarre Beach. This was our first time at the parade and had
no idea what to expect. It was a long line across the bridge and there is limited
parking on the island. So we were a bit surprised when we arrived at the turn to
go into the county beach park that there was still so many parking spots open
just a short time before the start of the parade. As we headed across the street to the parade
route along the only thru road on the island, it was quickly clear why we found
empty parking spots in the park. During
the parade they allow people to park along the road and basically set up a day
camp.
The parade itself was bigger and better than I
expected. But the most interesting part
was watching all the people have fun. As
we were wandering along the parade route we happened upon a couple we know from
Emerald Beach RV park, where we stayed every time when visiting our daughter
and family. We ended up spending the
rest of the parade visiting with them as the show flowed by.
We have added this to our list of things to do again
next year (and maybe bring the motorhome).
