Last weekend, we took our family to the annual Chuy’s Children Giving to Children Christmas Parade.
Let me begin with the most important detail. The parade didn’t start until 11am. Whoever planned the time must know how hard it is to get several small children out of the house in the morning. The start time was perfect for us to navigate the heavy and find a good viewing spot well before the parade began.
The parade took a straight path down Congress from the Capitol building to Town Lake. It had a good mixture of what you’d expect of a Christmas parade in Austin — inflated balloons, bright floats, live music, and some oddities. Our kids loved it.
The point of the parade was a highlight for our family. Parade goers were encouraged to bring toys to give to less fortunate families. I lost count of how many pickup trucks went by that were overflowing with toys. This will be an annual tradition for our family…see you next year!
