[Miss Marple]

One great thing about this parade: all the bands are playing NORMAL, patriotic music, or at least marching music. I hate it when they march to show tunes.

I also liked the music at the swearing-in ceremony this morning. No democrat would choose "Bless This House."

Oh, and we also had no cheesy poets, a la Maya Angelou.

[BigSkyFreeper]

OMG. Maya Angelou that one year was just awful

[Jemian]

I agree with you about the music. I really miss hearing these stirring marches. They really get my blood flowing.

Are there any other marching band members like me, that when they hear music, automatically walk in step with your left foot on the downbeat? I'll do that until I die.

[A Citizen Reporter]

And so much of this parade displays a sense of our history, something sorely needing attention.