People talking, people calling the names of people in the parade, the tree lighting up, the christmas lights people were wearing, commentary amongst the crowd, horns honking, santa hats, police lights flickering, bands playing, people waving, clapping, little kids holding bags for candy, santa, the grinch, a cow with droopy skin, horses, a semi truck that had eyes, a truck with hot tubs on it, the 6th grade band, the high school band, this what was in the christmas parade.

It is an annual tradition in Sedro-Woolley for the community to hold a Christmas parade. Every year, in early December, the town of Sedro-Woolley comes together to watch the lighting of a giant christmas tree, and to watch a festive parade full of light and music.

“I was pretty nervous that I’d screw up holding the flag, but then as soon as I understood what I was doing ,and started moving, I felt okay,” said Gabriel Sanchez, the color bearer for scout troop 4070. Sanchez was nervous when he understood that he needed to follow the cues, it all started to make sense.“I just followed cues and did what they said I should do,” After the parade his feelings about how he felt about his experience changed for the better.