My home is on the new parade route and I am thrilled! I have out of town guests for the parade every year and I also plan on inviting some elderly people who need a close parking option (my driveway) to be able to see the parade. I do have concerns about parking at the lake. Where do they plan on everyone parking out there?

Thanks to the whole Watercade Board for all your work. My husband and I called this the "Convection Oven Watercade" with the dry heat and wind. If only we could control
MN weather!!
I trully hope consideration is given to moving Art in the Park back to Central Park. Yes, Watercade has a lake focus but it is also a HUGE community event. I think having everything at the lake is not community focused. I talked to many senior citizens who did not go to the lake because they did not know where to park, how far they would have to walk, and were fearful of the uneven ground for walking. One couple told me this is the first year they did not support the Rescue Squad and they felt bad!
The kiddie parade was not a child-focused at the lake. Heat issues in the direct sun while waiting at Ripley, the route did not encourage people to sit and watch, and vendors were inconvienced when shoppers had to clear a path. The senior citizens and grandparents enjoyed chairs along the street and could sit in the shade on the old route!
I think the parade was moved for the right reasons and maybe there does need to be some fine tuning there!
The library will have a LARGE book sale at Crazy Days and NEW this year at the Meeker County Fair. If Art in the Park returns to Central Park, I am sure there will be consideration to Watercade weekend again!
All in all, Watercade is always great! Thanks to al who made it that way! Darlenelpl