Today we went to Campbell downtown to have brunch with some friends. But we didn’t know that the “17th Bunnies and Bonnets Parade” was scheduled for 12 pm, so first we had a hard time parking, because E Campbell Avenue was closed to traffic. That was a little annoying, since my husband is on crutches right now and he had to hobble half a mile to “Mo’s” where we met our friends. After a spectacular brunch with their special “french toast with Nutella and bacon” (OH. MY. GOD.) and “Bottomless Mimosas” we went back outside and watched the parade for a while.
I think parades are a really american thing. They have parades for Christmas, Memorial Day, St. Patrick’s Day, Easter, 4th of July, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving and so on. The only parades I know from Germany are the ones for “Karneval” (the “5th season” in Germany), the Pride and the Love Parade and of course all the parades of the “Schützenvereine” (shooting clubs) which I hate. It’s a little bit like the NRA having a parade with a marching band.
I think the parade today really reflected the area we live in. You could totally see you’re in Bay Area because of the diversity of people. People from all kinds of countries and cultures having a good times watching the local groups, clubs, schools and officials. You know that you’re in Silicon Valley when the Indian toddler is giving ‘high five’ to the American Eagle.
Interesting enough, none of the parades in Germany would actually attract a big crowd without alcohol involved. Total different story here, naturally. No alcohol in public. None. Well, we all had a slight champagne buzz and enjoyed the parade even more. Another beautiful day in California. Cheers!
