This year wasn't my first Apple Blossom festival, but it was the first time we lived downtown in the middle of it all, and it was CRAZY. We did a lot of front porch sitting and people watching throughout the weekend and although the weather wasn't perfect I still had a great time.
The festival itself is a week long celebration filled with luncheons, parties, and activities around town, but the big excitement comes from the two parades, fireworks, and carnival games/rides. The Fireman's Parade happens on Friday night followed by a firework show on the other side of town, and the Apple Blossom parade is on Saturday afternoon.
In the Apple Blossom parade this year the Grand Marshall was Wayne Brady, and the Sports Marshall was Cal Ripken Jr. If you don't know who these people are go ahead and Google them. The parade is filled with local companies that design floats, tractors, firetrucks, police cars, and marching bands. My favorite part of the whole weekend is the food though.
At the Midway you can find all sorts of fair and carnival food like funnel cakes, corn-dogs, elephant ears, kettle corn, and chicken on a stick. There are also carnival games and activities for people of all ages. There is also a live band playing in the middle of it all.
I can't wait to see what next year's celebrations bring!!
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