What has become one of our club's larger events, the parade
now known as Celebrate Texas was a resounding success. We had twelve
vehicles ranging from quarter-tons up through the big 'pick-up' as Rory
calls it - his Five Ton M813A1.Texas is a unique state in that we
celebrate our statehood every year. It's something we are fiercely proud
of. The actual birthday was March 2nd, and the parade is held on the
closest weekend, making it the 4th this year.
Around 9:00 everyone started to pull in including Scott S with his M38A1,
Danny K and his M151A2 and M416 trailer, Toby with his MB, Rick and his
M38A1, John K and his MB along with Kaylee, Jeff and Conrad along with the
MB, Tim and his early slat-grill MB, Rory and his kids
Caitlin/Patrick/David, and Jeff L driving the 404 Unimog. Then John SS
shows up walking as his M35A2, M832 trailer and 530 shelter were already
staged on the bridge!
We staged early on the Congress Ave bridge and mingled around. The
weather went from cool, to sunny, to windy and colder, back to sunny and
warm prior to the start. Promptly at 11:00am, the cannon fired and the 2006
parade started.
We meandered up Congress Ave with a good number of spectators lining
either side of the street. When we stopped at the announcers booth, John K
was mentioned as having Miss Deaf Texas, Tara McAvoy as his passenger. We
continued up to the capitol, made the turn and headed South back to the
bridge where everyone scattered.
This year was an excellent turn-out and we can add another distinguished
guest as a rider.