Parade Preparations

The other day I popped into The Cafe on Broadway for a cup of tea.

It happened to be the day the Light Up Siloam Christmas Parade lights were being hung.

Feeling quite festive, I sipped my tea while looking out the window.

Only a few more days  until Santa makes his way down Broadway Street...

I'll see you Downtown!

--Karyn

PS: In the meantime, remember to head Downtown and do some holiday shopping.  I've been busy checking items off my list--all found Downtown!

Light Up Siloam

We're just days away from one of my favorite Downtown events!

I'll see you Downtown!

--Karyn

Homecoming Parade

On Friday we headed Downtown to watch the Siloam Springs High School's Homecoming Parade. 

We especially enjoyed the flags.

The band was wonderful--as always!  Did you know they're headed to the Rose Parade this upcoming New Year's Day?  Yes, they're that good!

The girls' dresses were quite pretty, but these two little ones stole the show in their fun Bug!

This year's homecoming parade was a success!

I'll see you Downtown!

--Karyn

Merry Christmas, Siloam Springs!

The 2009 Christmas Parade took place on Saturday night, and it was wonderful. The town really outdid itself. The parade is absolutely one of my favorite holiday traditions. I really liked this year's addition of a fireworks blast immediately after the lighting of Siloam Springs, and I greatly appreciated Mayor Allen's admonishment to the town to keep in mind the true meaning of Christmas- the celebration of Jesus' birth. Thank you very much, Heritage League, for putting together such an outstanding event, and thank you to all of the businesses and individuals who participated.

Waiting for Siloam Springs to "Light Up"

The Panther Youth Cheer float, one of this year's winners

McDonalds' float, this year's corporate winner

One of my favorites- the Boy Scouts' "UP" float

Overdrive Church's parade spectacular- they performed awesome music, complete with a revolving drum kit and a multitude of mascots

The Heritage League hard at work passing out candy to the kids

"Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good night!"

Special thanks to Hope Johnstone for providing additional photographs.

Siloam Springs High School Homecoming Parade

Here are some memorable moments from today's Homecoming parade, on an absolutely gorgeous fall day. Go Panthers! Beat Vilonia!