This morning I was like, *Hey! It's Friday!!* Then I was like, *Oh yeah, it does not make any difference around here right now.*
I think they were actually driving the floats to the park when they were coming out of retirement. I don't remember how long ago that was, but I think that is what was going on.
That would explain the police-escorted convoy of floats, but with all the lights on? Those batteries aren't exactly intended for long distance runs to begin with.