AJ, AZ High 75 Low 49
Saturday night Apache Junction held their first ever Reverse Christmas Lights Parade. Because of the COVID restrictions parades are not allowed because of the crowds that would show up without masks or social distancing. The reverse parade had the floats decorated and parked along both sides of the road. Then the parade goers drove through to look at the lights.
The traffic was really bad and it took awhile for the police officers to get into place and then keep everyone moving.
There weren't very many floats. I wish more organizations and businesses had taken time to submit a float and I want to thank those who did. I don't think they realized just how big a deal this would turn out to be.
Here are the pictures we took of all the floats. We were using our phone cameras so these pictures are the best that we could do.
And the Apache Junction Christmas Tree.
We sat in traffic for almost 45 minutes before we started moving. It took us maybe five minutes to drive through the floats. I really appreciate those folks who took time out of their lives to keep the Christmas spirit alive in this time of Covid with loneliness and depression and frustration being so prevalent.
Who knows what Christmas 2021 will look like but we are praying for a return to a time of peace and love.
What a lovely idea. I hope there are more floats next year even if this covid risk ends by then.
ReplyDeleteThe floats are just beautiful, and it's about as much Christmas cheer that many people will get this year. I know, to me, it just won't be the same without family gathering.
ReplyDeleteAt least some did join in and it was pretty to see all the lights. There is a house down the street that is always decorated so pretty. I used to drive around my park to check out other homes. I also used to put out lots of decorations but now not much at all.
ReplyDeleteLots of nearby Communities are doing the same thing. What better way to lift people's spirits but with Christmas decorations.
ReplyDeleteBe Safe and Enjoy the cooler temperatures.
It's about time.
Good idea to at least do something - too bad it was a long wait for a short show. But at least you had something to post about besides the food from me.
ReplyDeleteThat was some good thinking outside the box! You can't keep a good Christmas parade down. :cD
ReplyDeleteI am too, praying for Peace and Love
ReplyDeletethat looks like it would of been fun!!!
You guys take care!!!!
Thanks for sharing! I like the fire truck. :)
ReplyDeleteOur light fest is a drive through this year, no beach boardwalk tram cars to take us through the park for viewing.
There may have been a traffic jam and taken you a while to get through but still a great idea. Really like the Apache Junction Christmas Tree. I, also, sincerely pray next year is different.
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