Then it's over. The parade breaks up. With the marching behind, logistics take over. Gear has to be stowed, parents found, and cars or buses located. The Evanses award buttons and medals for performing in a parade.
Patriots earn a pin-on button each time they march in a parade.
When they win first place, they earn a medal. Good performance in parades opens doors to trips and a chance to march in the limelight. The Patriots have appeared at the White House at Easter and marched down Pennsylvania Avenue during President Carter's Inauguration. They have even played inside the Supreme Court for the justices. We also have a letter of commendation from the Canadian Parliament.