Monrovia Loves a Parade

One thing I have noticed in the last few years I have lived in Monrovia is the residents' willingness to come out for a parade. The city's small town flavor really comes out during these times. It just goes to show that no matter what the occasion, people love to parade around and get noticed, and other people will line up to watch them.

It's really a variation on the centuries old tradition of the Italian passegiata, or afternoon stroll during which locals will get dressed up in their newest finery and walk around town looking in shop windows and stealing glances at one another. I observe this every Friday night here for the Farmer's Market and later on Friday and Saturday nights in the Pavilion's parking lot. The younger kids like to flit about in uggs and pajama pants and get a look at each other.

I'm sorry I missed out on this year's holiday parade but wanted to include a photo (this one by Shal Farley). Happy Holidays everyone!