Parades, public processions
 

On Saturday, I was i at Sumter landing, first a parade passed by,, hong , hong, beep , beep, lots of yelling , cheering, than a few moments later a trailer, with lots of political signs and Hugh loud speakers passed around the square and down the side streets, with one person yelling hurray for our our side.
This is not meant to be political, and please do not make it into one side or the other,, but do we really need all this?? ,
I know it is a free speech issue, but don’t we also have the right to enjoy the quiet of a nice morning in the villages??

Kids will be kids.

The streets are public.

People who participate in government elections are doing what the founding fathers fought and died for.

It's political season coming to its climax. Let's enjoy the noise and rumpus; it is a nation choosing for its highest office.

Yep, you can have a nice quiet morning on your patio at home. The Villages has always had celebrations at the squares, and lots and lots of parades. I rarely see them because I very seldom frequent the square. But, I do have a nice quiet and peaceful neighborhood.

Um, you go to the square to enjoy quiet?

It is always very quiet when I take off my hearing aides

Well then hopefully they received the appropriate parade permits.

That same trailer was moving slowly down 441 with the horns blaring as well. On a 6-lane state highway. I'll go out on a limb and suggest they didn't ask for, or receive, or would have ever received, a parade permit for that stunt.

Remember in few years we won't be around to see things (dead) or won't remember it (memory). Life is short enjoy it.

Does that give everyone the right to harass and annoy others?

I find it no more annoying than having to drive past a sit-down 'protest' set up at one of the entrances to TV, or one that chases people around TV to start confrontations. The 'parades' around the squares aren't everyday and they make a lap and move on (in my admittedly limited experience). I am curious what activity level is going to be allowed once they make second story apartments down on the squares. Can't see how that is going to be enjoyable for the residents or 'visitors' to the squares.

Free speech like you said. Dont like it? Stay home

If you want quiet, try one of those other retirement communities in Florida. Many of us enjoy being around activity and moved here for that reason. Sitting on the porch waiting for Wednesday night Bingo is not our idea of living when it comes to retirement.

That's why I don't go to the sq. on weekends , all the crazies' come out.:welcome:

I think it's great to have engaged and excited people banding together to participate in politics and expression during election season.

Without such activity it's likely will go the way of NY, Chicago and others.

There are limits to free speech. I don't think that you'd like it if someone parked a vehicle with a loud PA system in front of your house and started broadcasting speeches, political or otherwise.

I'm not sure where the parade around the squares and loud announcements from vehicles. I do believe that they are a complete waste of time and do nothing to influence anyone's vote.

You don't need permits. We checked.

Really......Smh
In case you missed it there is an election going on

Not until after the election. This is the most important election of our lifetime and I’m glad people are hyped up about it. I can’t watch television in peace either without seeing political ads so it is what it is!

Sorry you received so many snarky comments. We miss the real parades. Would be having Oktoberfest by now, normally. Sure hope we can have the Christmas & St Pat’s parades on schedule. Miss them a lot more than entertainment on the squares. Yes, the political parades can be obnoxious but will be over soon, hopefully

I don’t know which party was having the parade, but I think the people who were complaining on here were not of the party having the parade and if a short parade bothers your peace and quiet there are many assisted living places to move to

Quiet in the Villages???
 

Not really so with all the commercial machine lawn boys making the most noise sometimes constantly from 7am to 2pm. Yep I timed it one day.

There really should be a local noise decibel ordinance enforced by law enforcement similar to other same community areas that wanted to prevent the encroachment of loud commercial machines.

This would have prevented big business lawn cutters who are here to quickly make money at our quiet neighborhood experience.

Was much quieter 20 years ago before the commercial lawn cutters came in.

WHAT? Big business lawn cutters. Hmmm are sooooooooooooooooo much cheaper than those in Ohio. And small business lawn cutters too. Thank you ladies and gentlemen for cutting our lawn and you aren't bothering me. I'm the one with the wallwords in the lanai........."If you want to be successful, get up early and work hard." Never have cottoned to lie-abed's.

And on the subject of crowds and parades. People only complain about crowds and parades if they don't line up with their opinions. Some like the Women's March and the "peaceful demonstrations" and some like the political rallies. Actually all of them are groups of people who are passing around enjoyment of common views and viruses.

I don't care what other's do. Thank heavens we have the luxury of choosing to go or to stay. To complain or not. To be satisfied with life with the road bumps or not.

Amen

Guess you don't know about the election coming up!

I was here 20 years ago , so
 

were the commercial mowers

I love a parade...always have. I wish I was old enough to have watched the circus parade into town from the train station to the parade grounds when I was a kid

Most fun parade that we've seen in years was a Christmas holiday seasonal parade in Key West...what a hoot !!!

I Love a Parade !

An example of why there won’t be music in the squares if apartments are built there.

Everyone already knows which candidate they have selected. Further political advertising is not only a waste of time but irritating

Fight the Man

NEWS FLASH! Permits are required for demonstrations in the streets. Note the following from the Florida ACLU:

Do I need a permit before I engage in free speech activity?
Not usually. However, certain types of events require permits. Generally, these events are:

A march or parade that does not stay on the sidewalk, and other events that require blocking traffic or street closure
A large rally requiring the use of sound amplifying devices; or
A rally at certain designated parks or plazas

ALSO: Sumpter County has a NOISE ORDINANCE which the blowing of numerous horns, ridiculous shouting, and use of bullhorns is AGAINST THE LAW. Sumpter County sheriff deputies are not duing their duty to enforce this. I don't care which political party is doing this, its rude.

I go to the square to have a relaxing snack and cocktail and not to have to witness a bunch of idiots who need to get a life.

How longdidthis anoyancelast??

Do our little parade participants and organizers really believe they influence anyone's vote, as if they are truly important? Most people I know live their own life and make their own selection on the political types. I could not care less if my neighbor is caught up in some sort of crowd mentality and has a need to be seen. Signs do not vote and your demos don't influence my opinion. How weak would anyone be to make an important decision because a clown in a golf cart drove past them?

There will always be party poopers, even in Key west...

Clowns
 

Well many are weak enough to listen to clowns on the news, TV, and in public office.

It would be disturbing to go out to a nice meal outside and listen to continuous parading/noise regardless of the cause. I would support a single pass by as their courteous freedom of speech.

Permits for parades
 

I agree. It’s a First Amendment right to peacefully assemble. On the other hand, many places I’ve lived required organized parades to have permits with plans for emergencies and first responders access etc. I’m not talking about signs on carts or horns for their favorite candidates but parades of people in carts and/or cars where they block the streets for 30 minutes or more. I know and agree - careful what you wish for.

Sir. In my opinion that view is tiresome. I also so not want the CDD form of Government changed. I so like how things are run here and I trust the developers. What is successful for them will be successful for the folks who live here. They do not have a history of shooting themselves in the foot.

It's the Villages. Would you have been happy if it was biting?