Lewisville’s 32nd Annual Christmas Parade
This friendly smile and those puppy dog eyes adorned Lewisville’s 32nd Annual Christmas Parade.
Memorable Moments
As stated in my previous blog post, Ho Ho Ho!, I made lots of photos of Lewisville’s 32nd Annual Christmas Parade (held on Sunday, December 11, 2016). Although it took longer than I’d hoped to process all the photos — I confess I’m a bit picky — they’re finally ready to be shared.
Fire vehicles and a marching band make their way through Lewisville as a child with a Santa cap rushes to pick up candy in the street.
I began photographing where the parade started, in front of Lewisville United Methodist Church, and I eventually made my way to Shallowford Square, where I remained until Santa Claus passed by.
While it’s true that I didn’t actually want to walk any further than that, I mainly realized that Shallowford Square, with its border of lighted trees, could provide a really nice photographic backdrop. But enough of this chatter — let’s get to the photos!
Below are just a few of the scenes from Lewisville’s Christmas Parade. A separate photo gallery contains a total of 68 photos. The LINK to the gallery is at the very end of this blog post. I hope you enjoy the photos!
P.S. If you were at Lewisville’s Christmas Parade, feel free to leave a comment and share a memorable moment or two in the Comment Section.
More Parade Photos
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A Ford, a Chevy and Cheerios
A classic Ford beauty showcased at Lewisville, North Carolina’s 25th Anniversary Celebration
Beautiful Classic Cars
If a machine can be “beautiful,” then the classic cars at Lewisville’s 25th Anniversary Celebration on August 13, 2016 could be considered real stunners.
And, of course, wherever there’s a Ford, you can be sure there’s always a Chevy close by. That’s just the way of the car world.
A “cool” 1958 Chevy
Another Rival
Yet elsewhere on Shallowford Square, there was a newer automotive rival, an occasionally very loud automotive rival — one that appealed to the young and the young at heart perhaps as much as the beautiful old classics.
If you’re just the least bit curious about that rival, please continue to the NEXT SECTION. CLICK to find out what the competition looks like
Day of Celebration
Letters from Home performers, Erinn Diaz (left) and Courtney Groves
The Place to Be
It was great to be back at Shallowford Square on Saturday, August 13, 2016 photographing Lewisville’s 25th Anniversary Celebration. While Lewisville was founded in 1859, visionary leadership from within the community led to the incorporation of the Town of Lewisville in 1991.
Last Saturday, the exuberance, sense of community and down-to-earth spirit I’ve long witnessed in my hometown were once again on full display. Though the August heat was strong, the heartbeat of our tight-knit community was stronger.
Photos…and More Photos
I hope you enjoy the following lineup of photos capturing some of the highlights of Lewisville’s 25th Anniversary Celebration. As time permits, I’ll roll out more photos, including audio of historical re-enactments and musical performances.
P.S. Many thanks to members of the Lewisville Fire Department — which had a medical assist area set up on the Square’s perimeter — for helping me deal with effects of the sweltering heat. You guys rock!
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Peaceful Thoughts
Closeup of Volvo with peace slogans parked at the Lewisville (North Carolina) Library.
Maybe you’ve seen this car in Lewisville. I saw it for the first time this week in the library parking lot. It’s an earnest reminder of the turmoil and unrest of our times. If you have an especial affinity for this message, you should see the entire car!
All I can say is, the car owner has real conviction — and this particular photo of the car doesn’t do it “justice,” so to speak. You’ll see what I mean if you continue to the next section to see more shots of the car. Peace. CLICK to see more photos of the Peace Car.
