I researched and checked and found a local parade scheduled for today. It was to be a small town affair in Vinton, LA about 20 miles from home here in Lake Charles. We drove around that town half a dozen times in search of the parade route, no luck. I asked at the grocery store. Is there a parade in town today? “Not here” came the reply from a local. Rats. I guess there will be no ramping up, our first parade experience will be New Orleans.