Sentences with phrase «in holiday parades»

I just finished walking in the holiday parade in South Barrington with my colleague Dr. Williams.

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Started in the early 1970s by a group of stoners, 4/20 has become the defacto national holiday for marijuana users across the U.S. Consumers of cannabis celebrate the day by attending parades, eating a ton of junk food and, of course, smoking some of the stuff.

Just ignore the parade of holiday imagery in the background: the yule log, the twinkling tree, and, yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus.

What Jews have given America: nuclear energy, a cure for polio, Hollywood, the songs Walking in a Winter Wonderland, Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire, Frosty the Snowman, Let it Snow Let it Snow Let it Snow, White Christmas, Rudolph the Red - Nosed Reindeer, It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year, Rockin» Around the Christmas Tree, Silver Bells, I'll Be Home for Christmas, A Holly Jolly Christmas, There's No Place Like Home for the Holidays, Easter Parade, God Bless America.

Forced to say Under God, forced to say a prayer at Breakfaet, forced to attend Church, forced to be stuck in traffic while a Christamas parade or seaon statue is put up, forced to see ll these ridiculous holiday lawn displays.

Dressing up in a child - sized bunad for Syttende Mai parades in the Scandinavian - rich neighborhood of Ballard, eating the traditional feasts my grandparents would serve us on holidays, listening to the heavy and melodic accent that wove its way through my relatives» speech — this was my upbringing and I loved it.

Baking holiday cookies can go from a labor of love to an exercise in frustration when your gingerbread men come out more bloated than a Macy's parade float.

In a season that is meant for joy and happiness, it was a blessing to have some of the financial stress lifted for such a basic need so that we could focus on other things like holiday parades and snowball fights, hot chocolate and decorating a Christmas tree.

While Cinco de Mayo is not a prominent holiday in Mexico (it's primarily celebrated in the state of Puebla and along the U.S. / Mexico border with feasts, fiestas, and parades), Cinco de Mayo represents a day of pride for those of Mexican heritage living in the United States.

Enjoy festivities at state historic sites in Raleigh and Durham, as well as the Cary and the Chapel Hill - Carrboro holiday parades.

Engage your toddler in one of the country's longest - running holiday traditions — The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Special events increased in number with new events being held, including Janus Theatre, a historical United States flag display, the Arlington Heights Art Guild Art Show, and the Arlington Criterium Classic bike race at North School Park; Haunted Halloween and the Melinda the Mermaid series at Lake Arlington; Arlington Eve, sponsored by the Historical Society, and History on Stage at the Museum; and the Soccer Parade, Family Fun Fair, Polar Express Train Ride, Family Swim & Campout, and school holiday day camps.

The holiday spirit shows everywhere in the park from the parade, three live shows, new second trackless Furry Express train and new Gingerbread Cookie Factory tour with the Twiddlebugs as they bake their famous chocolate gingerbread cookies.

One of the classic Disneyland holiday activities that kids and adults alike always enjoy is A Christmas Fantasy Parade in the afternoons at Disneyland park.

Three years later, the same Albanian — having now distinguished himself as the best graduating student of his school — was again elected to bear the colours in the Greek national holiday parade.

After the war, this momentous event in the history of modern Greece — popularly known as the No Day — became a national holiday, celebrated annually with impressive military and student parades.

Faso was spotted on the Polar Express run a week ago, while Heaney marched in the Esopus holiday parade, near but not with U.S. Rep. Chris Gibson, the man he and Faso hope to succeed.

There is also a parade that invites all of the high school marching bands to kick off December and ring in the holiday spirit.

The rest of our trip was spent wandering the city, visiting the zoo and contemporary art museum, standing 1,353 feet above Chicago at the Willis Tower, cozying up in bars, and watching the holiday parade.

This is definitely another look I would want to parade around in during the holidays.

The boat parade in Savannah was a great kick off to the holiday season here.

I love this holiday — beautiful warm weather, cookouts, parades, kids in the sprinkler, fireworks at night... it doesn't get much better than that.

We've spent tons of holidays at the ballpark watching the Rangers, parades in our old neighborhood where I'd spend hours decorating my bike in our garage the night before, and a few out of town but still finding somewhere to watch fireworks.

From the young artists who spent their break making the 24/7 office walls soothing with their inspiring art to «Do it for Alex.» From the campaign manager who in the midst of the most important mission of his life found the good humor to name the office elevators after Romney's cars to the young volunteers (including my paw waiving dog) who participated in Chicago pride's parade like it was a national holiday.

By the tenth century, Christmas, with its colorful ceremonies and parades and entertaining performances, was the most celebrated holiday in Europe.

This bundle contains 11 ready - to - use Flag Day Worksheets that are perfect for students who want to learn more about Flag Day which is not an official federal holiday but is celebrated every year on June 14th in parades and festivals to honor the American Flag.

As such, Columbus Day is observed as a celebration of the explorer's achievements — and no event honors the holiday with more grandeur than the annual Columbus Day Parade in Manhattan, New York.

LAKEVILLE, Conn. (July 5, 2012)-- As America celebrates the July 4th holiday with parades and fireworks, manufacturers and teams competing in the MICHELIN ® GREEN X ® Challenge - the race within the race at Saturday's (July 7th) American Le Mans Series (ALMS) Northeast Grand Prix at Lime Rock Park - are helping to accelerate the path to cleaner fuels and energy independence.

LAKEVILLE, Conn. (July 5, 2012)-- As America celebrates the July 4th holiday with parades and fireworks, manufacturers and teams competing in the MICHELIN ® GREEN X ® Challenge - the race within the...

The tablet will be part of a parade of new devices expected to hit the market with hopes of appealing to consumers in a tight economy during the crucial holiday season.

Her latest, Christmas Parade, is out this week with an animal marching band that takes to the street to ring in the holiday.

Presented by Purina, the show was actually held on November 19th and 20that the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, PA, although it wasn't broadcast until Thanksgiving Day at noon, just after the Macy's parade — a newish tradition for the holiday.

About four months ago, a friend recommended that McKenzie put her poodle passion to good use and enter a team of the curly - hair dogs in Temecula's annual holiday parade.

No holiday parade would be complete without an appearance by Old St. Nick, who has found time in his busy schedule to make a stop in Temecula and act as the grand marshal of the event named in his honor.

Also, because Mardi Gras is a public holiday, many popular attractions and restaurants will be closed the day of — but you should be too busy dancing in the streets and collecting beads from the parades to mind.

All of the services for your holiday apartment at these Cairns Luxury Apartment are organised for you when you check in at the Check in Lounge which is located at the Visitor Information Centre, just 20 meters diagonally opposite the Harbour Lights Complex on the corner of Marlin Parade and Wharf Street.

A month - long holiday celebration kicks off in Oxnard with the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at Plaza Park followed the next day by the Oxnard Downtown Christmas Parade featuring floats, marching bands, and more.

The Parade of Lights is a parade of more than 80 small boats with holiday decorations and lights on two Sundays in DecParade of Lights is a parade of more than 80 small boats with holiday decorations and lights on two Sundays in Decparade of more than 80 small boats with holiday decorations and lights on two Sundays in December.

Located on Marine Parade in the southern end of the Gold Coast, this is premium Coolangatta holiday accommodation with stunning views over the internationally recognised surf beaches of Kirra, Greenmount and Rainbow Bay.

From holiday markets and parades to wine tours and concerts, there is something for everyone in the American Riviera.

From ice skating by the sea at the landmark Hotel del Coronado and watching Santa surf to rousing holiday bowls and the largest balloon parade in the nation, Christmas in San Diego brings the family together with fun experiences.

The major festivities for the holiday occur in the town of Dangriga, including parades, street music, and traditional dancing.

In addition to great shopping, the holidays bring beautiful light displays, parades and gingerbread houses.

May 1 is Labour Day in Belize, a unique holiday that begins with a formal speech by the Labour Minister and then continues with parades, rallies, and festive demonstrations across the country.

In towns with a significant Garifuna population, the holiday begins at dawn with a re-enactment of the epic voyage across the water in dugout canoes, followed by dancing, music, drumming, parades, games, and lots and lots of fooIn towns with a significant Garifuna population, the holiday begins at dawn with a re-enactment of the epic voyage across the water in dugout canoes, followed by dancing, music, drumming, parades, games, and lots and lots of fooin dugout canoes, followed by dancing, music, drumming, parades, games, and lots and lots of food.

Grand Parade is a spacious and modern holiday house located in the Kawana Waters suburb of Parrearra on the Sunshine Coast.

Other annual events include a Whale Festival, the Mendocino Art Center's Garden Tour featuring exquisitely created home gardens with a luncheon at the Stanford Inn's Raven's Restaurant, an old - time 4th of July parade, the renown Art in the Gardens presented by the Mendocino Botanical Gardens, Winesong celebrating fine wines and local culinary talents in a tasting followed by an auction and celebrations of the Christmas holidays with lights and singing at the inns and lodges of Mendocino, Little River and Elk, and much more.

«September really is a great time to visit Belize,» said Larry France, the marketing manager of Chabil Mar. «Everyone is in a great mood due to the patriotic holidays, and it's really a great time to see parades, street dancing, fairs, and other exciting events.»

Cruise of Lights in Huntington Beach celebrates the holiday season with warm weather and a Huntington Harbour boat parade which is a fund raising event for the Philharmonic.

With water fights, costumed parades, dancing girls and symbolic recreations of ancient rites, customs and traditional ceremonies, La Paz celebrates this Bolivian national holiday in style.