Every year Monticello, Utah where Bill was born and raised hosts a Pioneer Day celebration.  When we lived on the east coast we always tried to make it out to Utah during this time. Now that we live so close, we are making it an annual trip.  The best part of the Pioneer Day celebration is the parade. There is nothing better than a small town parade.  We gather our bags for all the candy that is thrown, we get up close and personal with the floats and we have a great time.  You definitely aren’t going to get candy at the Macy’s Day parade.  Nobody can throw it because the balloons would float away.  You will always hear a siren go off at a small town parade along.  Where else will you see tractors in a parade? Definitely not at the Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena.  It’s a great slice of small town life.