Monday, March 12, 2012

So what did you think?

Please write in and tell everyone what you thought of the parade. Should we do it again next year?

13 comments:

  1. Anonymous3/12/2012

    Cell phone coverage was pretty poor otherwise seemed to go rather well.

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  2. Anonymous3/12/2012

    bring it back next year!

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  3. Anonymous3/12/2012

    Had a great time at the parade. Was pleased with how things went. I think the added media coverage of zero-tolerance helped, combined with the 20+ uniformed police/security presence on every corner. Going forward, I would like to see the parade revert to Noon or 1:00, given the emphasis on "faith, family, and community" (with "faith" listed first). Churches should not have to cancel 10:00 and/or 11:00 Mass, and family and friends should not have to forego religious services, due to traffic and/or parking restrictions around the numerous churches close to the parade route. Let's keep our church servcies in the AM, and celebrate our heritage afterwards. (And, for the record, I do not live in St. John Fisher. We had guests coming that wanted to celebrate Mass before joining us. Both Oakley and Bell were baracaded north of 119th; no access to St. Walter, without an argument with an officer. I expect others had a similar experience when trying to get to St. Cajetan and Morgan Park Baptist Church, among other churches in the neighborhood.)

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  4. Anonymous3/12/2012

    It was great!! Let's continue this tradition!

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  5. Anonymous3/12/2012

    Everything was perfect. Even the naysayers who desperately wanted something to go wrong just so they could complain some more were left with nothing. Kudos to all the committee for their hard work!

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  6. Anonymous3/12/2012

    Parade was pretty lame. If I was in charge, there would be no politicians. I'd have many more marching bands, dance troupes, Shriners in go karts and other groups. Every entry in the parade should be required to throw something: candy, beads, trinkets for the kids.

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    1. Anonymous4/01/2012

      So volunteer for next year's parade. Every committee needs help, be it time, effort or money. We'd welcome you with open arms.

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  7. Anonymous3/13/2012

    As someone who did not want to see the parade return, I felt I had to experience it first hand to give an honest account. I must say blogger, you were right. The parade was MUCH improved... I was asked if my Dunkin Donuts cup had alcohol by one of the security...i did not see anyone with booze on the parade route and saw no drunken puking teenage brats either ! I saw alot of families and little kids enjoying themselves... job well done

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  8. Dennis3/13/2012

    Exactly what was needed. Next year, however, candy must be thrown. Congrats to the committee.

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  9. Anonymous3/13/2012

    They don't want candy thrown because kids can get hurt retrieving it near the wheels of the floats.

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  10. Anonymous3/15/2012

    I would like what they do in eastern european countries, and that is to set up a bar in the cemetery right next to the grave, yes that would be nice,

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  11. Anonymous3/16/2012

    Alderman O'Shea said it could not be done. In his letter to Mayor Emmanuel, O'Shea demonstrated his total lack of confidence in our community's ability to successfully host this event.

    With his selection of such an inferior candidate for State Rep., Committeeman O'Shea displayed a complete disregard for the intelligence of his constituents who recognize the qualities and values which are required of a good candidate.

    Let this be the first publicly recorded vote of "No Confidence" in Matt O'Shea.

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  12. Anonymous3/19/2012

    the parade route was probably the only place where drinking and cases of beer were NOT going on....if you saw people walking along other streets, there was plenty of beer and young drunks (and some elder too...) taking over ...glad it was a quick parade... If it MUST continue... I hope it stays small and quick!!!

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