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On the first day of every new year we gather in the downtown area and watch local artisans parade their home-made floats to welcome in the new year. Almost everybody comes armed with rolls of toilet paper. Some say the toilet paper is for runny noses, while others prefer to bombard the floats passing by on Main Street. I feel the toilet paper is semi - symbolic for the annual toilet bowl football game which is usually held on the ice out on the lake. Legend has it, that the toilet paper originally was used as padding to protect the football players. Others will tell you the mess of paper in the streets is just job security for the local street department. The last time I got pelted by a roll, it was meant to get my attention by a friend in the crowd across the street. It worked!
The parade is scheduled to start at noon. The weather forecasts light snow, with temperatures around 18 degrees. There will also be food and beverages at Fireman's Hall afterwards. Proceeds raised to benefit our local fire department.
The parade promises some family friendly fun time where the toilet paper will fly freely and so will the beer if you want. Remember, this is Wisconsin we have no problem keeping the beer cold, after all this is our winter wonderland. Enjoy it
