57th Saint John Santa Claus Parade

Evidently there was a parade on Saturday. I seem to be somewhat removed from the World as I go to and from school and no where else. Well, that is not quite true... On Friday the 13th I went to Physiotherapy. There I learned about the parade. My Physiotherapist seems to view me like a lost child and seems to be looking out for me. Sure it means that I have to put up with some flack about my not getting a haircut, but, it also means that she lets me know about certain things going on in town, like, for example, the 57th Annual Saint John Santa Claus Parade.

Let's be honest, its not the Stampede, but for the amount of people living in the area they sure do it right. The Parade serpents its way through Uptown, which is really Downtown for the non-locals, giving everyone a chance to see it. It started at 6 pm and ended at well... kinda depends based on where you were standing. For me it ended just before 7. I was told that this Parade was shorter than most years.

I still have not been able to adequately take night photos with my camera, but the one here gives you an idea of the crowds.

As for this movie... well... I saw Santa and his Canada Post helpers coming by and I could not resist. There sure is a certain excitement when all of the little kids are trying to give their letters to the carriers.

Maybe I'll write a letter to Santa sometime... I guess I am too scared he would just send me back some coal...