Golfcart parades

[CODYCAT]

Wow, lot of carts. We just had two golf cart rally’s in the Villages. It was fun to watch. Does anyone have any fairly accurate numbers on just now many there were in each parade? Do the sponsors have a count. Thanks

[mrf6969]

In 2005 The Villages did a benefit for charities parade of 3,321 golf carts. It was a Guinness World record.

[ThirdOfFive]

Wow, lot of carts. We just had two golf cart rally’s in the Villages. It was fun to watch. Does anyone have any fairly accurate numbers on just now many there were in each parade? Do the sponsors have a count. Thanks
Dunno. But those numbers are like fish. The more the story gets told, the more the fish weighs.

[BrianL99]

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[ElDiabloJoe]

I suspect the 12 or 15 that showed up for a particular parade might then come on here and the other big social media sites and say, "Wow! You'll never believe how amazing and big that parade for XXXX was!!!" That's all just over-inflation, hype, and trying to drum up others to come and add to the measly numbers.

[PugMom]

many spokespeople from yesterdays' rally say attendance was aprox 4,000 carts. i'd believe it, they were backed up throughout Brownwood, & were coming not only from west torchlake drive, but also coming from the brownwood bridge. it was massive- i never saw it that big before. we all had such a great time & the weather held out for the most part. can't wait for the next one!!

[PugMom]

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i hope not. we've respected the rules so far, just commenting on the fun had by all:ho:

[gatorbill1]

Let's just all get along

[CarlR33]

Let's just all get along Were any adult beverages involved?

[Lottoguy]

4,000 carts? I seriously doubt that. Sounds like a made up number that many of us are use to.

[CODYCAT]

4,000 carts? I seriously doubt that. Sounds like a made up number that many of us are use to.

I didn’t see any drinking, lots at Cody’s after and the 4000 was not realistic. I was really just curious because I know a good Villager loves a golf cart parade, lol. People driving cars don’t. Heard the first one didn’t have a big turnout but had a hundred or so (TV news #’s) but yesterday I heard over a thousand (worker). I can believe that, there were a lot. That’s why I thought the organizers have to have some kind of numbers.

[RICH1]

the real question is, How many Gas carts vs Electric Carts?

[BubblesandPat]

the real question is, How many Gas carts vs Electric Carts?

😄 🤣

[BrianL99]

I didn’t see any drinking, lots at Cody’s after and the 4000 was not realistic. I was really just curious because I know a good Villager loves a golf cart parade, lol. People driving cars don’t. Heard the first one didn’t have a big turnout but had a hundred or so (TV news #’s) but yesterday I heard over a thousand (worker). I can believe that, there were a lot. That’s why I thought the organizers have to have some kind of numbers.

The # provided by the subject of the "parade", was 1000.

[rustyp]

The one on July 27 was much larger than the Aug 3 parade.

[Taltarzac725]

Dunno. But those numbers are like fish. The more the story gets told, the more the fish weighs.

It is not the size but how you use it can apply to many fields of endeavor.

[UpNorth]

the real question is, How many Gas carts vs Electric Carts?

These parades go slow and the carts are close together. I was in one once, behind a gas cart. Never again! Will quickly convince you to go electric.

[JMintzer]

The one on July 27 was much larger than the Aug 3 parade.

According to whom?

:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

[rustyp]

According to whom?

:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

Many people say :a20::a20::a20::a20:

[jedalton]

We had approximately 150 in the 1st parade

[dennisgavin]

When leaving the parking lot at Creekside ours was number 852 and there were at least a couple of hundred still behind us, Also at brownwood we were told about another 400 came up from below 44 so my best guess is around 1,400. We did have one unhappy soul flip us the bird on the way to Brownwood. Not too classy but that's on him.....

[Accidental1]

I think the number was closer to 4000. Plus, everybody is saying that if someone hadn't blocked the MMP's leading to the parade there would have been another 1000-1500.

[chuckpedrey]

I participated in a July 13 parade that staged in Sumter Landing . No alcohol was evident. Only one protester along the parade route. REALLY fun time

[Bill14564]

I think the number was closer to 4000. Plus, everybody is saying that if someone hadn't blocked the MMP's leading to the parade there would have been another 1000-1500.

Just a couple of thoughts:

- there have been multiple reports in the 1,000 range (750ish, 850ish, 1,000, 1,400)
- there was a report of a line of carts nearly a mile long
- at 15ft per cart (8' for the cart plus a gap between) a 4,000 cart parade would be over 11 miles long
- the distance from LSL to Brownwood is six miles - a 4,000 cart parade would fill the entire route with nearly 1,000 carts already parked at Brownwood and another 1,000 carts still waiting to leave from LSL
- the distance from LSL to Fenney is 13 miles - a 4,000 cart parade would fill nearly that entire route

[Rocksnap]

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Party pooper.

[Rocksnap]

the real question is, How many Gas carts vs Electric Carts?
A mute point since gas carts rule!

[Steve]

Just a couple of thoughts:

- there have been multiple reports in the 1,000 range (750ish, 850ish, 1,000, 1,400)
- there was a report of a line of carts nearly a mile long
- at 15ft per cart (8' for the cart plus a gap between) a 4,000 cart parade would be over 11 miles long
- the distance from LSL to Brownwood is six miles - a 4,000 cart parade would fill the entire route with nearly 1,000 carts already parked at Brownwood and another 1,000 carts still waiting to leave from LSL
- the distance from LSL to Fenney is 13 miles - a 4,000 cart parade would fill nearly that entire route

I wasn't in this parade, but I was in one four years ago when the first cart arrived at Spanish Springs before the last ones had left the staging point at Lake Miona Rec Center. So, yes, 4000 carts is possible.

[Marmaduke]

When leaving the parking lot at Creekside ours was number 852 and there were at least a couple of hundred still behind us, Also at brownwood we were told about another 400 came up from below 44 so my best guess is around 1,400. We did have one unhappy soul flip us the bird on the way to Brownwood. Not too classy but that's on him.....
The one "unhappy soul" who flipped the parade off~

Maybe he has no soul... and therein lies the problem.

[tophcfa]

My favorite is the annual St. Patrick’s Day golf cart parade in Spanish Springs. Love the Irish green, corn beef and cabbage, and Guinness: )

[GATORBILL66]

In 2005 The Villages did a benefit for charities parade of 3,321 golf carts. It was a Guinness World record.


We need to beat that record with the next rally before November!

[Road Apple]

My wife and I stood at the departure point. We stopped counting at 1000. A lady next to us recorded on her phone for 47 minutes. Felt like a gigantic tailgate.
I’d also say 8/2 gas v. electric. (Note: I have no gas/elec cart preference either way.)

[DPWM21]

Helpful kind post. Nice.

[rustyp]

What was the route ?
Any drone footage ?
What was the heat index ?

[MSGirl]

The one on July 27 was much larger than the Aug 3 parade.

You’re too funny!

[Bill14564]

...
Your math has a major flaw. You believe the people's "estimate" of "nearly a mile long" to be accurate. Why is that?
...


What is the major flaw in my math?

I don't know how accurate the "mile long" statement is, but it is a reported observation. What I *didn't* read or hear is that the entire route from Brownwood to LSL was lined with carts while there were still more carts waiting to leave LSL.

There were a lot of carts. There were probably more carts than the earlier parade. There probably 1,000 carts. But 4,000 seems like a bad guess or an exaggeration.

[JRcorvette]

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why???

[fdpaq0580]

the real question is, How many Gas carts vs Electric Carts?

I'm gonna go with a wind turbine. The faster I go the faster the turbine spins. The faster it spins the more energy it creates. The more energy it makes, the faster I go. Wonder why no one else thought of it? 🤓

[LeRoySmith]

I'm gonna go with a wind turbine. The faster I go the faster the turbine spins. The faster it spins the more energy it creates. The more energy it makes, the faster I go. Wonder why no one else thought of it? 🤓

You sir, just broke the first law of thermodynamics. Shame on you.

[Battlebasset]

I participated. Before we started to roll, we were told 1,000 carts. It would have been pretty easy to count, everyone came in the same way and were then lined up and staged. So at least that much.

I've got an electric, and so glad I do. The cart traffic moved pretty slow, so as you made your way south from Lake Sumter, there were a number of times the cart fumes, especially in the tunnels, were pretty strong.

If you care to know, my golf cart in Fenny was at 100% charge when I left. By the time I got back from Lake Sumter, I had at least 70% left. So plenty of range left.

Electric golf cart makes the most sense for our world here, IMO. Electric car? Not so much. Again, my opinion. Your mileage may vary no pun intended.

[Dgodin]

Wow, lot of carts. We just had two golf cart rally’s in the Villages. It was fun to watch. Does anyone have any fairly accurate numbers on just now many there were in each parade? Do the sponsors have a count. Thanks

Its all fun and games until you get stuck behind a golf cart parade. We did in 2020 and creeping along at 2mph wasnt fun. My wife, however, thought it was hilarious because earlier that day I said I'd never join a parade.

[justjim]

The numbers are like the guy who tells the first story (lie) after golf. The first story has no chance.

[Weiserj]

We participated in a parade 4 years ago…While the parade officially started at Sumpter, at least 100 of us were parked in Eisenhower and then joined in heading to Brownwood. I’m also sure some jumped off and headed back North. So the counts are not total when counting from one point.

[BrianL99]

I think the number was closer to 4000. Plus, everybody is saying that if someone hadn't blocked the MMP's leading to the parade there would have been another 1000-1500.

Where/how was the MMP blocked?

[Topspinmo]

Who wants to set in hot golf cart trickling along in hot sun , not to mention blocking traffic and holding up others trying to get some where? Not me I got better things to do like watching grass to grow which IMO more exciting..:ho:

[Bwanajim]

There were about 15 + rows of carts at Lake Sumter. I counted approximately 70 each row , but I could be off.
we were in the third row at the back so we left in the beginning. We got to Cody‘s and not too many people there. One did come in an hour after we got there and said they just arrived and there were still a bunch of golf carts behind them leaving like Sumter! Alot also went to City Fire and alot just went home. I’m estimating over 1000 for sure

[ByebyeMichigan]

lol. Sure it was …..

[JMintzer]

lol. Sure it was …..

When responding to a post, it's traditional to quote said post, so others have a clue as to what you're talking about...

[dhdallas]

I get so excited about watching these golf cart parades. It is almost as thrilling as when I sit outside and watch my grass grow!

[I'm Popeye!]

Yep, many were there...

[Lee55]

The one on July 27 was much larger than the Aug 3 parade.

That is totally incorrect. Stirring the pot perhaps?

[PugMom]

4,000 carts? I seriously doubt that. Sounds like a made up number that many of us are use to.

you may be right, but thats' what was said. it did take a full hour for them all to pass by

[PugMom]

I get so excited about watching these golf cart parades. It is almost as thrilling as when I sit outside and watch my grass grow!

for me it's an excuse to meet up with others and hang out en masse, the carts are incidental. the goal is to only have a good timen:MOJE_whot: and attend the after party

[rustyp]

The one on July 27 was much larger than the Aug 3 parade.

That is totally incorrect. Stirring the pot perhaps?

In order to make an apples to apples comparison you have to subtract the paid entertainers from the Aug 3 parade.

[Pairadocs]

In 2005 The Villages did a benefit for charities parade of 3,321 golf carts. It was a Guinness World record.

I definitely remember that one, can you imagine the number of carts that would bring out for a charity fund raiser like that today !

[Pairadocs]

Many people say :a20::a20::a20::a20:

Yes that ambiguous group of "many people" say.... all "sides" of any issue seem to exploit that group called "many people", kind of reminds me of "THE developer", that shadowy figure with no face, and the every present "powers that be" so often referred to on here, LOL ! And I might add that dynamic phrase, "a recent study shows".....LOL, LOL, LOL !

[Pairadocs]

Who wants to set in hot golf cart trickling along in hot sun , not to mention blocking traffic and holding up others trying to get some where? Not me I got better things to do like watching grass to grow which IMO more exciting..:ho:

I agree with you ! I "got it" when the big G. Book record was done years ago as a charity event, but in general, just thousands of seniors (who can take pleasure drives in their carts most any day or evening) intentionally joining in such a long line of carts.... well, seems a lot of wasted electric power and gasoline for something that surely is not exceptionally pleasurable to most people. But then, the old "to each their own" applies. I know there is an equal number of individuals who can not understand wasting half a day or more tying to hit a tiny ball into a far off hole, or why people find it satisfying to just go and stand in a swimming pool ! To me the most concerning element of golf cart "parades" is the possible impact they could have on traffic, and or, could create emergencies and/or delay emergency vehicles when seconds often make a difference, but overall, "if that's what floats one's boat" as satisfying recreation, then go for it.

[Taltarzac725]

I agree with you ! I "got it" when the big G. Book record was done years ago as a charity event, but in general, just thousands of seniors (who can take pleasure drives in their carts most any day or evening) intentionally joining in such a long line of carts.... well, seems a lot of wasted electric power and gasoline for something that surely is not exceptionally pleasurable to most people. But then, the old "to each their own" applies. I know there is an equal number of individuals who can not understand wasting half a day or more tying to hit a tiny ball into a far off hole, or why people find it satisfying to just go and stand in a swimming pool ! To me the most concerning element of golf cart "parades" is the possible impact they could have on traffic, and or, could create emergencies and/or delay emergency vehicles when seconds often make a difference, but overall, "if that's what floats one's boat" as satisfying recreation, then go for it.

The Villagers do seem to love parades and these usually feature golf carts.

[Dusty_Star]

When responding to a post, it's traditional to quote said post, so others have a clue as to what you're talking about...

Since the post was so impressively persuasive, they probably felt the convention was unnecessary :laugh::laugh:

[Lottoguy]

I'd rather go to a Midas Muffler shop to watch the spark show then watch a golf cart parade. Just a stupid idea if you ask me.

[NoTyranny]

I was there and honestly seen 100's if not 1000.
Video of a small section because I was in a cart and I counted 369. That was a small section . I think there were 2or3 other starting points that destination brownwood