I know what you mean. LaCanada has a fabulous Memorial Day parade that's exactly what you're talking about - Girl Scout and Boy Scout troops, all the preschools, high school band, kids riding on the fire trucks, etc. All float-related people, kids, friends, ride on the bare frame of the float. And, you know, we've lived in Sebastopol for 10 years now and I don't think we've ever gone to the Apple Blossom parade - we'll have to check it out!