The Kansas City Chief’s Super Bowl Parade Marred By Gun Violence Was Sad And Tragic.

By James B. Ewers Jr. Ed.D. I can recall my parents telling me to get ready because we are going to a parade. There was a lot of joy attached to going to a parade as a child. Bands were playing and people all dressed up were waving from floats. In my hometown, we didn’t have many parades so each one we had was a special occasion. You will agree that there is something exciting about watching a parade. Over time with humility, I say that my family and me have been privileged to be in a few parades. So, I have had the chance to be on both sides of the float so to speak. The past few months have been filled with parades. Some, we have watched on television like the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade and others we have seen in person such as a parade associated with a football bowl game. If you live in the Crescent City, you just witnessed a wonderful Mardi Gras season. I have often said to people you have to see a Mardi Gras parade in person. You must put traveling to New Orleans during carnival season. You will never, ever forget...