[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Honestly, I couldn't care less if I never saw another parade in my life. They are a total waste of money as far as I'm concerned.

[villages07]

Indy actually summarized it pretty well. If you don't pay for it via the amenity fee then residents don't have much influence over it. This especially rings true with events put on by the Entertainment Dept. Now that the Developer has quietly sold the business to Barbara Vesco, things he might have operated at a loss to promote sales, she may not do since it's her bottom line. The Entertainment Dept has never been very forthcoming with future plans on events, acts, etc. They have no website or publicly available email address. Folks who have contacted them by phone don't seem to get very much info either.

This "no more parade" statement may end up being a rumor or half true. Time will tell.

[Bill-n-Brillo]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

This is from NOVEMBER 2012 issue of The Village Voice

Go to the last two lines...Question. Will holiday parades be continued in each square?

The Villages Voice

Q: Will holiday parades be continued at the town centers each year?


A: Yes, watch The Daily Sun for locations and details in advance of traditional holidays.

Bill

[2BNTV]

Post # 6 re the Village Voice last two sentences are:

Will holiday parades be continued at the town centers each year?

Yes, watch The Daily Sun for locations and details in advance of traditional holidays.

BTW - there must be an echo in this place.

[Taltarzac725]

Don't rain on our parades. [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8xuIDbrZv4g&feature=related[/ame]



I would think that a lot of liquor is sold on and near the Squares during and after these parades. You would think that the marketers in the Squares would want them unless they impede people coming into their shops?

[Bill-n-Brillo]

Originally Posted by 2BNTV

.................. BTW - there must be an echo in this place.

Where? Where? Where? Where?

And here I just thought it was those people inside my head talking again......



Bill

[Taltarzac725]

Originally Posted by Taltarzac725

Don't rain on our parades. Glee - Don't Rain On My Parade (Full Performance) HD - YouTube



I would think that a lot of liquor is sold on and near the Squares during and after these parades. You would think that the marketers in the Squares would want them unless they impede people coming into their shops?

Probably just a rumor about the voices in various heads on TOTV.

I do not see there being Brownswood parades right away but you would expect them to still see profits from these various parades. I did not know they paid people to walk in them?? Except maybe the professional entertainers like the stilt walkers.

[2BNTV]

Originally Posted by Bill-n-Brillo

Where? Where? Where? Where?

And here I just thought it was those people inside my head talking again......



Bill

Funny stuff.

Joe

[lovesports]

Originally Posted by villages07

Indy actually summarized it pretty well. If you don't pay for it via the amenity fee then residents don't have much influence over it. This especially rings true with events put on by the Entertainment Dept. Now that the Developer has quietly sold the business to Barbara Vesco, things he might have operated at a loss to promote sales, she may not do since it's her bottom line. The Entertainment Dept has never been very forthcoming with future plans on events, acts, etc. They have no website or publicly available email address. Folks who have contacted them by phone don't seem to get very much info either.

This "no more parade" statement may end up being a rumor or half true. Time will tell.

Agree.

[senior citizen]

Originally Posted by Dr Winston O Boogie jr

Honestly, I couldn't care less if I never saw another parade in my life. They are a total waste of money as far as I'm concerned.

Exactly.....that's how we feel........after attending for years upon years, for the sake of the kids as they were growing up.

[lovesports]

Originally Posted by senior citizen

Exactly.....that's how we feel........after attending for years upon years, for the sake of the kids as they were growing up.

Many many of us are just getting our grand babies now and we looked forward to taking out 1 - 2 -3 year olds to these golf cart parades. Little one like these parades more than Universal where all they see is people carrying long strings going up. up, up, further than they can see. Plus its great fun to march in these parades. Just a few years ago the floats gave out candy.
Everyone in our Villages is working to save the parades, even those who don't go anymore because of crowds. Our community has put in floats as a village. Great fun working together, making the float and marching. Many driveway get-togethers which is one reason I live on such a friendly cul-de-sac. We all know each other.
Once again I think many posters have not lived here full time for many years. I laugh that since the beginning of this board, the main posters don't live here and after many many posts, they move here and then stop posting. Just look at the regular poster in 2007, 2008, 2009,2010, 2011 and even early 2012. Three reasons, Once here they become so busy they don't have time to post. Second, they change what they think. Third, they get sick of people on here and go to fb. I have about 250 villagers as friends on my fb page and believe me they are very sad about the parades being canceled. Just because you are not interested, why not want it to continue for people who are just getting here and others who love parades and babies just getting old enough to enjoy a parade.
Won't argue with anybody as I have much better things to do.

[downeaster]

Originally Posted by villages07

Indy actually summarized it pretty well. If you don't pay for it via the amenity fee then residents don't have much influence over it. This especially rings true with events put on by the Entertainment Dept. Now that the Developer has quietly sold the business to Barbara Vesco, things he might have operated at a loss to promote sales, she may not do since it's her bottom line. The Entertainment Dept has never been very forthcoming with future plans on events, acts, etc. They have no website or publicly available email address. Folks who have contacted them by phone don't seem to get very much info either.

This "no more parade" statement may end up being a rumor or half true. Time will tell.

Very interesting. What business did the Developer sell to Barbara Vesco?

[senior citizen]

Originally Posted by lovesports

Many many of us are just getting our grand babies now and we looked forward to taking out 1 - 2 -3 year olds to these golf cart parades. Little one like these parades more than Universal where all they see is people carrying long strings going up. up, up, further than they can see. Plus its great fun to march in these parades. Just a few years ago the floats gave out candy.
Everyone in our Villages is working to save the parades, even those who don't go anymore because of crowds. Our community has put in floats as a village. Great fun working together, making the float and marching. Many driveway get-togethers which is one reason I live on such a friendly cul-de-sac. We all know each other.
Once again I think many posters have not lived here full time for many years. I laugh that since the beginning of this board, the main posters don't live here and after many many posts, they move here and then stop posting. Just look at the regular poster in 2007, 2008, 2009,2010, 2011 and even early 2012. Three reasons, Once here they become so busy they don't have time to post. Second, they change what they think. Third, they get sick of people on here and go to fb. I have about 250 villagers as friends on my fb page and believe me they are very sad about the parades being canceled. Just because you are not interested, why not want it to continue for people who are just getting here and others who love parades and babies just getting old enough to enjoy a parade.
Won't argue with anybody as I have much better things to do.

I believe you are very fortunate indeed to have all the new grandbabies so close by that they can enjoy your golf cart parades. We did the same thing. Maybe not golf carts in our parades, but lots of cute little cars, floats, hundreds of fire engines and clowns, etc........everything to delight all ages of children.

We took ours from age 2 up to their very early teens when they then began going with their friends and we were very happy to get a "break".
I believe I posted this already (I think there are two parade links).
We have nothing against parades......we've seen them all.

We did it also for our first batch of grandchildren who are now 18, 11 , 8.
Plus for visiting nephews and neices when they were little ones.

Our newest batch of grandbabies are newborn and 18 months old.
I'm sure their time will also come, however, they live in Colorado.
Our older ones live a six hour round trip drive away.......and now that they are older, they are involved in their own community, school and church activities to a larger extent.

That's what I meant by "been there, done that". We've done it.

Their parents take them to parades in their own neighborhoods.

It was exciting to take our very first child to her first parade....and our second child.........however, our biggest parade is in the heat of August and we've all suffered through some 95 degree heat spells. As one ages, sitting out from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and then having to carry the chairs back to the car is something we can truly live without.

But we did enjoy all the parades and I'm glad you will be able to relive those happy memories with your new little grandchildren who live near the Villages.

I mentioned in my other email that all of our parades are sponsored by the townsfolk themselves........it can be done without funds from the local government.

I wish you good luck in keeping the parades going.

p.s. We flew our kids to Disney World every single year from toddlerhood through early teens .......and also enjoyed their parades........precious memories for sure.

p.s. Our clowns also gave out candy........and all the school kids, scouts, various organizations worked on floats........just like yours. Lions Club, Rotary, you name it. Great small town America experience for sure.

[villages07]

Originally Posted by downeaster

Very interesting. What business did the Developer sell to Barbara Vesco?

My understanding is she and hubby Paul Vesco bought the Entertainment dept....so she books entertainment for the squares, Savannah Center, Katie Belles, organizes special events, owns the box office business. I am not sure what else or if the Developer retained anything else.

[jblum315]

Originally Posted by senior citizen

Exactly.....that's how we feel........after attending for years upon years, for the sake of the kids as they were growing up.

I don't care about the parades either. My idea of a parade is marching bands and floats and clowns, not golf carts. And I certainly don't like the idea that you have to get there at 7 a.m. to be able to see a parade that starts at 10.