Fargo-Moorhead Parade of Lights

Paige and I had the opportunity to be in the Fargo-Moorhead Parade of Lights on Tuesday November 24th. I have never been to a parade that was later in the evening and that wasn't in the summer! When I arrived I saw a big red truck that we were going to ride in, it was decorated with many christmas lights and a big silver christmas tree! I realized why it was called the "Parade of Lights."

Many of the floats were decorated beautifully. As Paige and I walked around to check out all of the other floats, we met a large group of Harley bikers whom all had lights on their Harleys, a big ginger bread cookie, and the Grinch! Not to mention we got to lounge around in a hummer stretch limo that was promoting Toys for Tots :-)

Before the parade began I put two pairs of socks on, three coats, a scarf and gloves. I stayed very warm! There were many people who attended the parade. I have never seen so many bundled up toddlers in my whole life. They looked like colorful little marshmallows waving back at us :-)

Thank you Melissa, Amber and Shelley for decorating the truck, Ryan for letting us borrow your truck, and Travis for driving us through the parade! I appreciate all your help!

Once the parade ended we all agreed that we needed some food. We went to the Pizza Ranch (one of my favorite places to eat-I have many). I brought in some autograph cards to hand out to some of the children who attended the parade. Later on, some employees were asking for some cards to give to their children at home :-) We got in contact with the manager who agreed to host a fundraiser for the Children's Miracle Network (CMN) for me on December 21st. I need to raise $250 for the CMN for Miss Minnesota and I'm so grateful that the Pizza Ranch has agreed to help me! Fifteen percent of sales are donated towards the fund between the hours of 5-9pm and any tips recieved from bussing that evening will also be contributed! If anyone is within the Moorhead area on December 21st please eat at the Pizza Ranch for a good cause!

Upcoming Events :Friday, November 27 - Singing National Anthem for Fargo Force Hockey

Sunday, November 29 - Miss Minnesota's CD Release Party

Monday, December 21st - CMN Fundraiser at Moorhead Pizza Ranch