So, believe this or not positive and exciting things DO happen in the McKinley Park neighborhood of Chicago.
It creeps up on ya, I swear!
What creeps up on ya!?
Important dates; holidays, etc....I had absolutely no idea the Toys for Tots parade was this past weekend, and considering the close proximation of Western Avenue to our house, I trekked there with the Zoo in tow (IE, the kiddies both two legged and four legged kinds). They were quite excited about going and were shocked at the noise and enthralled at the sights of the Christmas themed bikes and various military vehibles that flowed freely across 35th Street on Western. With the weather warm as early June or September more spectators were present then previously years, and more bikers participated!
Ubiquitous Santas, Elves, reindeer antlers, biker leather and even the sights of Vespas and Honda scooters, I was watching with envy, even at the scooters. This really looks like such fun regardless of the weather...and it's for such a wonderful cause.
Every year I'm standing there and feel the warm, fuzzy and overwhelming feeling of love and joy! The energy you feel from just standing there watching all the participants smiling, waving, pointing at the American flag with a salute and waves to us especially to the kids who were enthusiastically waving back and yelling...."
"MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!"
It literally brings tears to my eyes....every.....single.....year. I get choked up.
You can still drop off donations up until December 16th and if you'd like, make a monetary donation online. The link for the Chicagoland area website with more infomation is HERE
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