Wow, who knew being a part of a home town parade could be so much fun! For the second year in a row I was an announcer in the Centerville parade and I had a blast. I played music, talked up the participants and even garnered an advertising deal with the deli across the street when they offered me free cookies to plug thier refreshement stand - I couldn't resist.
I think the regulars who occupy the spot I announce from were preturbed I was there. I think they're used to thier traditions and for the second year in a row I have either booted them from thier spot or changed the dynamic of the occasion for them. I felt some real friction at first. Luckily by the end of the parade, I seemed to have won them over.
I think they, at least most of them, enjoyed knowing what the background of the different entries were and that sentiment was echoed by several others. It made me feel good that people not only enjoyed the service but enjoyed my style as well. I had fun, and I hope that with the reviews we got, I'll be there to do it again next year.
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