On May 25 the Sarasota-Manatee Council participated in the Memorial Day parade through downtown Sarasota. A parade float with a red-white-and-blue decor and playing patriotic music was provided again this year by our members Bruce and “Chick” Adams of Festive Floats, Inc. The Honor Guard from North Port High School NJROTC presented “the colors” on the bow of the float and council members both rode and walked through the parade route. The spectators along the route were most enthusiastic and their response was very favorable.