4th of July Parade!

Every year in Waverly, we have a HUGE 4th of July parade that I can remember going to as a child when I didn't even live in Waverly. This year about a week before the parade my boss got an idea that we should do it and I fully supported that idea because we haven't done a float since I have worked there and I have been there for five years. This is an incredible way of advertising, but also a great time for the community to know we are here and we support the community in any way that we can.

We worked from last Wednesday--figuring out our idea, beginning to design the products, finding a trailer and a driver, buying all of the materials, and then finally putting it all together. It was truly a task because we had to complete our daily work, but also work very diligently on the float.

We pulled ten to eleven hour days painting, decorating, and shopping to make sure everything got done for the big day. On the morning of the 4th, we arrived at 8 AM to put everything on the float and finish any final touches before kids arrived at 10 AM for a parade start at 11 AM. We had about 15 kids and 10 staff members that helped in the parade. We had the kiddos throw candy, but all the staff handed out brochures, crayons, and bubbles (with our logo and phone number on it). We wanted to stand out and give the kids something else other than all candy, plus it was a way to get our name out.

We have already many compliments from members in the community, thanking us for doing a float. We will wait to see in the next coming days if our advertising worked after we have a holiday weekend. Hopefully it will help A LOT!

Such a great experience!