The series got underway last Thursday with an awesome parade.,every team had a float decked out in their countries colors and themes.,high school marching bands from all over were doing their thing too,.25,000 people lined the streets for this event  it is called "THE GRANDSLAM PARADE".(4Th annual),people from all around the world were here for that parade  .,every teams parents and friends were treated as VIP'S.,with a section saved for them in front of city hall.,as i walked up and down the street so i could take it all in.,saw the Japan float coming down the street.,the mom's of the players were all yelling the same thing.,in Japanese.,  they had tears running down their faces and smiling from ear to ear.,i think they were saying "i love you" .,then the team from Italy.,same thing.,tears and smiles from parents.,this was a beautiful thing to witness  .
WE here at Williamsport,Pa. are a very lucky bunch.,we are host to an event that has people from all around the globe participating.,all religions,races of peoples.,are ALL treated with courtesy dignity and respect., you will see NO hatred here .,for 10 days in August at least.,this is a time in the making that the participants will NEVER forget.,it will be a happy memory for life.,
watch the games on ESPN as all will be on TV.,ABC has 5 games,
take note of how the kids treat each other.,too bad the ADULTS of this world can't treat each other half as well.,remember what you see..........................
 Muppet
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