Preparing for the Parade by jyokota

Preparing for the Parade

In our town of Evanston, Illinois (suburb adjacent to Chicago), there's a Fourth of July Parade with a local tradition I've never seen elsewhere. Beginning July 1, residents set up their chairs, mats, towels, etc. to reserve their spots for the parade. And nobody disturbs them. Does this happen in other parts of the world, that people "reserve" their spots for a parade days in advance?
What a great idea! Nice collage Junko.
July 9th, 2013  
That is so cool! Never seen it days in advance...day of, yes.
July 9th, 2013  
I can't see that happening in Chicago with chairs for a parade, but when it snows and someone shovels their car out, they put chairs in the space to 'save' it for when they get back from work or wherever. And usually, no one disturbs their stuff.
July 11th, 2013  
Superb idea. Doesn't happen here.
July 15th, 2013  
I love this, so much. I’ve never seen it done any place I’ve been for the 4th.
July 9th, 2020  
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