With my touristy background, before I came to settle here....I still can't help LIKING the Xmas parade.... you don't get one of them in the vast majority of the towns, its nice for the pensioners, and its great for the kids to participate... I've stood outside Waterstones clutching my Hot Chocolate and looking on for the last 5 or 6, and the novelty hasn't worn off yet. Do you think it will?
I still like the Extravaganza too though don't I ...!