Maifest 2010 - Hooray For Parades

The Brenham Maifest is one of the oldest spring German festivals in the South and this year marked the 120th celebration. It is a community-wide festival celebrating local German heritage through the youth of the community in light of the joys of springtime. Highlights of the Brenham Maifest include extravagant parades, elegant coronations, a children's carnival and culminates with the Maifestival. The "German Village" promotes the German Heritage of Brenham and Washington County.

The 2010 Brenham Maifest Celebration began in downtown Brenham Friday morning with a parade. Friday evening the Junior Coronation was held with young children participating in an elaborate outdoor ceremony, which provides entertainment and the presentation of the Junior King and Queen.

2010 marked Dalton's first experience with the Brenham Maifest. I have to admit I was hesitant at first to let Dalton participate, but overall the experience was positive. Dalton thoroughly enjoyed the parade and coronation. It looks like 2010 is just the beginning. He is already planning to ride in next years parade. I think this was the highlight of his weekend.


No Maifest is complete without a "Maipole Dancer".

The entire "Maipole" dance team.

Mallory checking out all the activities.

2009 Junior Maifest King and Queen.

Dalton is at the very front of the float.

Uncle Jeff and Mallory enjoying the parade.

Radio City Rockettes

Dalton enjoyed the big roller skate.

Grandma Bonnie and Dalton watching the parade.

Avery and Austin Maurer (Ice Cream Cones)

2010 Junior Maifest King and Queen and Royalty

Before the coronation Friday evening Dalton enjoyed some rides.

2010 Junior Maifest Coronation Set

Dalton is on the end with the light in his eyes he said.

We wrapped the evening up with an ice cream cone. Great job Dalton - you were one cute Maipole Dancer. Thank you Grandma Bonnie for making his adorable costume.