Saturday, November 29, 2008

There, I said it. Cleveland rocks.

Dear City of Cleveland,

Bravo. Job well done on your annual Winterfest.

Delicate decorations, breathtaking fireworks, perfect parade, and festive music set the tone for a wonderful evening. "Can we make this our tradition?" My son asked while watching the miniature horses and Amish buggies trot past Public Square.

I can not remember the last time I was filled with so much pride about our city. It was clean. People were friendly. It was pleasant. Gosh, do I dare utter those famous words?

Cleveland rocks.

I observed families peeking through the windows of the Renaissance Hotel dining room observing the fireworks. I watched my children huddle together in fright as they saw Santa, perhaps they know judgment day is coming. I smiled at the site of old couples holding hands as they watched the fireworks.

It was all free. And nice. And all so very classy.

So. A virtual high five Cleveland, on putting together a truly wonderful event that will most definitively become one of our family traditions. I'm not sure if Cleveland receives many thank-you notes, thank-you notes are uber classy, so consider this my contribution.

Tonight. Cleveland rocked.

Warmly,
OHmommy

PS. If you are reading this and YOU are in Cleveland. Head on over my review blog to learn how you can win tickets to DISNEY ON ICE: WORLD OF FANTASY coming to CLEVELAND....


PSS. If you have decorated your Christmas tree and think it rocks. Learn how you can win a free gift certificate. Head on over to my review blog.

20classy comments:

Krystyn @ Really, Are You Serious? said...

Wow! First?

WTG Clevland!

And thank you notes are oh, so classy! Why are they a dying form?

Dennis and Leslie said...

I'm not in Cleveland, but I'm jealous of your wonderful parade!! Glad you guys enjoyed it! Isn't it a little cold outside where you are for a parade???

Tara R. said...

Our holiday parades are set for next weekend. I'm starting to all the Christmas lights, and decorations. Sounds like Cleveland knows how to do it right.

tracey.becker1@gmail.com said...

Go Cleveland!

I love being proud of where I live. Hope the kids got scared enough to get a few weeks of good behavior out of them!

Anonymous said...

Y'know the first time I went to Cleveland I declared love. I thought it was so pretty. A winter magical event sounds so pretty. I will write a similar post next week after our Winter Day into The City.

taawd said...

I was there too. I wish I knew you were there. I had a couple of passes for the after party (it was kid friendly) at Cadillac Ranch. My question was "What do all of these horse have to do with celebrating Christmas?" It was good people watching and the fireworks were much more than I anticipated.

Indy said...

We have never been. I hate the cold so I don't know if I could stand there and watch the fireworks. But, good to hear that you are proud of Cleveland. As much as I hate the cold, I do really love this area.

Melissa ♥ Spoiled Mommy said...

Ahhh-that sounds like so much fun!

I will have to pass only the Disney on Ice thing to my friend that lives there.

Anonymous said...

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April said...

No place like home! Glad you had a great time.

the planet of janet said...

awesome. sounds like it was well worth it!

Rhea said...

I've never been to Cleveland but clearly it deserves a pat on the back.

I'm in Baton Rouge right now.

Nan Patience said...

Rock on, Cleveland!
:)))))))))))))))))

McMommy said...

Tell me the truth...does anyone in Cleveland look like Mimi? (You know..From the Drew Carey show.)

Miss Lisa said...

After just watching that game against the Colts, I am going to need to disagree ;)

Mama Smurf said...

That's very cool. I wish we had something like that near us. Thanks for sharing.

Unknown said...

That sounds like a fabulous time - for everyone! So glad you and your family enjoyed it and yes, that would be a wonderful tradition.

Blessings From Above said...

Yes, sometimes Cleveland does rock!

I did not know you had a review blog?! I am heading over there now.

Anonymous said...

I didn't think I'd ever hear you say that?! Go Drew Carey & Classy Momma. You are correct, Emily Post - thank you notes are required.

Jaina said...

Sounds like a beautiful tradition to me. I'm glad you had such a great time. :)

 

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