Wauconda Memorial Day Parade...

... was held down Old Rand Road through the downtown and viewed by tons of people, all enjoying the magnificent Spring weather and the festivities.


Our Wauconda High School Marching Band was a hit...


... as were the Scout troops, the veterans walking and driving, several flyovers by vintage aircraft, the antique cars and farm tractors, and even the politicians, both office holders and campaigners. One of my favorites was the Shriners "magic carpets..."


...though the Medinah Shriners were also well represented by their Black Horse brigade, their brass band, Oriental band, Drum and Fife corps, big motorcycles, motor scooters, big wheeled bikers, mini-jalopies...



... and more. Ellen's favorite part was all the candy being tossed to the onlookers by the participants -- something new to her because the New Jersey parades never did that.

Then we met Len and Marlene for a meal at Alemar's in Palatine followed by a 14 mile bike ride on the Palatine Trail to Twin Lakes Reservoir and back. A wonderful way to enjoy the 80 degree day!