The Gilbert Days Parade was Saturday November 13, 2010. Watson Flowers again participated in the parade to help celebrate Gilbert's 90th birthday. Everything went very well.
Nathan and Jacob were not able to start construction of the float until Wednesday, three days before the parade! Thanks to the great staff at Watson Flowers Nathan and Jacob were able to dedicate their full attention to creating the float.
This year we did a larger than life birthday cake. It had two layers, candles, and large birthday mylar balloons. As always we decorated the float with lots and lots of flowers. Beautiful hydrangea lined the edges of the float as 'frosting'.
The children riding the float are descendants of Charles and Irene Watson. The children are always a great part of the float and the love riding the float.
The night before we had lots of family members attaching petals to the float. They worked hard and did a fantastic job. Watson Flowers thanks all the family who were able to come help on Friday and Saturday. Your help is much appreciated.
During the parade we passed out flowers to the crowds at the parade. Everyone did a fantastic job once again as we handed out all our flowers. The crowds were pleased. We even heard one of the announcers say "...here comes everyone's favorite float."
Thanks again to all our family and friends the parade this year was a huge success! Watson's suppliers donated the flowers used during the parade and we thank them as well.
