“Well, sure. Lawrence is such a tight-knit community, you kind of expect that kind of thing to happen.”

— Nicole Moore, biologist, Lawrence

“I think I would. It seems a shame to let the tradition go by the wayside because no one will pick up the flag.”

— Tony Tebow, Kansas University junior, Lawrence

“Absolutely. I really feel like it's a tradition, and I feel like young people miss out on too many traditions already.”

— Cindy Harrison, special education teacher, Lawrence

“Yes I will. One thing that we can still believe in these days is Christmas. It's nice to know that there is still love and joy in the world, and that's what the Christmas parade is all about.”

— Nick Pierotti, poet, Lawrence