Parade thoughts
I liked the later start time. Coming home from downtown, I was able to make it. I hopped on light rail at 5:30 at Iron Point. Easy
Food... I think the restaurants had a huge opportunity to have grab and go food, but as usual, they treat it like any other dining night. Scott's was downright snotty when I asked if they offered any grab and go options. At the least, a bunch of food trucks were necessary.
Loved everything about the parade. Old west, founding fathers, etc, loved it all.
cattle drive. I'm happy it's back. But I really didn't like how they sheltered all the cattle with the horses. Past years they brought them down the street and shoo'd the kids off the road. Disappointed in that, but it was still fun.
Totally worth it, but one of these days I wish Sutter Street merchants took advantage of crowds. This is not a new phenomenon with them.