The Holiday at Home Parade wound its way down the scenic streets of Canterbury and Marlborough in north Kensington yesterday to celebrate Memorial Day. Neighbors sat in lawn chairs, on the curb and in front yards as friends hosted small parties. Participants included neighborhood kids on bikes, dance troupes, cute doggies, politicians, a contingent of Smart Cars and classic autos. This year’s theme was “Vote” with cars from Presidential era of Hoover (a Model A) through our future president — a Toyota Prius.
The parade kicked off with a SD Fire Truck. Parading politicians included Mayor Jerry Sanders, Congressmember Susan Davis, Scott Peters, Todd Gloria and Stephen Whitburn. Mayoral candidate Steve Francis hosted a house party along the route. The parade was preceded by a neighborhood Pancake Breakfast at the Kensington Community Church. Whitburn’s crew had a sign painting party at the Kensington Park next to the library after the parade. Dachshunds with signs announcing Weiners for Whitburn signs were a big hit.
