TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) – Springtime Tallahassee drew large crowds downtown Saturday as the annual parade returned for its 58th year, continuing a long-standing community tradition.
This year’s theme, “Best Day Ever,” set the tone as spectators lined the streets to watch floats, marching bands and community groups make their way through the capital city.
Tallahassee residents Michael and Becky Tolnay have attended the big Springtime parade for the past 13 years and shared what they look forward to the most.
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For some families, the event marked a special milestone. A local, Precious, has camped out to watch the parade since she was a child, and this year she was especially excited to watch her daughter perform in the parade.
“I like to see the small kids get out here because that’s hard to get out in a large crowd and remember all your steps and perform,” she said. “This year is really special because it’s my daughter’s first time in the parade. She’s a dancer for RAA Middle School.”
In addition to the parade, the weekend’s festivities included Jubilee in the Chain of Parks, which featured dozens of vendors.
Magda Fox, owner of Mermaid Accessories, said she has traveled from Pensacola to Tallahassee for the event for the past decade.
“We are doing this show way before COVID, every year, so I would say the last 10 years I’m here,” Fox said. “For me, it’s worth coming down for a one-day show over here because it’s great exposure. And I’m always looking forward to meeting the people.”
Organizers estimate around 100,000 people attended Springtime Tallahassee events throughout the weekend.
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