murray goldenberg

Review of Parades

We have been going to the parade for many years.Fo...

We have been going to the parade for many years.For the last few years
we have purchased tickets at the step off bleachers. This year two problems occurred. The distinguished clowns gathered on Woodward in front of the bleachers waiting for their turn to walk and blocked the view of the first few bands. Also, the floats, bands and most of the other entertainment, walk on the "west" side of Woodward due to the boulevard that is in the center of Woodward. The people that sat on the library side of Woodward, and did not pay for viewing, were "closer" to the festivities. it seems that both sides of Woodward are equal in width and you would think that the thrill of being close would have been a consideration in planning.
Would it be better next year for our group to sit on the "other side?