Letter to the Editor: Disappointed no bands appeared in Providence Forge parade

By Community Member | December 21, 2015 11:55 am

Wow! There were 99 units in the Christmas parade at Providence Forge on Sunday, Dec. 13. But there were no bands. What’s a parade without a band? Last year, Charles City sent their band and they were invited this year but did not respond.

The parade was an hour late starting, but the logistics of lining up 99 units is mindboggling. They had to park them on the highway as spectators lined both sides of the highway and were excitedly patient.

There were so many antique cars, motorcycles, horseback riders, elves, walking scouts, floats, large trucks, Santa, snowmen, Christmas trees, lots of candy thrown.

But no band.

I know New Kent has a middle school band because they played at the Veterans Day program. Why can’t they march in parade? Where is their community spirit?

Citizens had a very happy time at the parade even without a band. Hopefully a band will be there next Christmas.

Jeannette Howard
Lanexa