any idea what time it kicks off??

So it's not the Christmas Parade anymore.

not the christmas parade anymore, tis the season HOLIDAY REMEMBRANCE TREE ,at city hall ,page 4 malden advocate

Am I the only one who finds it ironical the parade is dedicated to Tom Fallon, Deb Fallon's dad? Anyone have the back story to this one?

oh my sides

What's your problem Annieofmalden?

HEY !! Its a GD CHRISTMAS TREE ! Nothing more nothing less a CHRISTMAS TREE. Suck It Up Everyone Else ! Also, there is a Santy Clause !!

I also say MERRY CHRISTMAS allways will never bow down to any Nationality,Race,Color,Creed or Government. It's all about people reforming to our ways the People of America. In the U.S.A., Its allways been MERRY CHRISTMAS.

my sides are launching into space

Annie, why do you always find a reason to complain? Why is it you harp on everything having to do with city officials? Can you just for once back off and keep quiet? Not everything has to have a rhyme or reason, it was a simple dedication.

The parade was nice. I don't think the new residents of Malden understand it or are awake yet during the parade.

Tom Fallon was the Mayor of Malden. When he died, the line was out the door at he Immaculate all the way to Breslin's.

My point exactly it was just a nice gesture, but AnnieOMalden always has to bring politics into it. Just glad it was not dedicated to Kinnon, she would have lost it. I though it was a very nice parade.

Apple: LOL Don't you worry...there WILL be a parade someday dedicated to him. Right now that's in his mind...he's dedicating himself to make that happen one day much like Gary has worked so hard for the job he has. No doubt in my mind that is a goal for Neil. Clearly he is making his case for being considered just as some on this board have done. This is not my being whatever it is some of you like to paint me as. Seriously, again, am I the only one who sees this? It's not rocket science.

BTW: Just curious...is there any reason why there is not one picture of a Fallon family member in any of the holiday parade photos? Again, just curious.

Annie, with all due respect, it might not be that you're the only one who sees it, but the only one who really gives two craps.

I'm guessing that people were there to watch a parade.

Annie, why do you have to bring politics into everything? Can you not go one day just being happy for someone? It is a picture who cares, what matters is what he did for the city. If people want to dedicate something to him so be it. I think we need to dedicate a Bitc-- and complain memorial in your honor. Stop being so hasty and learn to appreciate things. Are you upset the parade was not dedicated to you?

Ooof. Punching out of this one.

Apple and Mike: So what if I have an opinion? That's the wonderful thing about America. I am free to call it like I see it and the Patch has allowed me the opportunity to do it here. I don't think I am being "nasty" when I report things or ask questions. Why is it you have to name call instead of debating me on the issues I bring up? Don't you know when you do that, I am sure I am right about what I post? Keep name calling all you want. I am rubber and you are glue. What you say to me bounces off me and sticks to you.

Annie, your opinions become nasty always complaining. It is one thing to have an opinion, but you find every little thing to nit pic about. Try to be positive for once and stop trying to make everything about politics.

Apple, I tried it and didn't like it. Why don't you try stop telling me how much you dislike my opinions and just don't read them if you don't like them. I like politics and will continue to enjoy commenting on political issues or any others that interest me. As a "super voter" I earn the right to keep an eye on those who are in office every time I cast a vote, for or against the winners.

Ok, Mikey...maybe you didn't exactly call me names but you can be a real stinkah ya know, not necessarily to me but you don't mind sending a rocket up someone's butt and in fact rather enjoy it as it seems.

GEEESH ! How the heck do we get from a Christmas Parade to politics. Unreal. It's 3:11 in the morning. Got up to empty my bladder and your all still talkin politics. Give it a rest jeeepers.

We went from it because AnnieOMalden, just had to comment from the start about how ironic the parade was being dedciated to a Fallon. All I was trying to get across is nothing everything is politics.

Apple: You're right, "nothing everything is politics" Hey! We agree on something! Still waiting for a pic with a Fallon in it at the parade...maybe they think the same thing? Did anyone tell them the parade was dedicated to Tom?

Maybe there are pictures not everything needs to be uploaded to a social media site. Maybe you should have gone to the parade and snapped a shot to frame. You could have kept it and then had no worries.

It was a great family day. Has a fun time and everything was nice. My family enjoyed it and it was great family tradition as always.

All the diatribe aside I still think it should be a Christmas Parade.

Did you walk the entire parade route? Were you there every step of the way? Were you there when the parade ended? Again you seem to be the only one concerned about the Fallon's. I myself enjoyed the parade with or without a Fallon, in it. I am sure they were there, but maybe they made the decision to keep away from the media. Not everyone is media hungry/go getters. Some people don't always want to be in the spotlight. Ever think maybe it was a hard and emotional day for yhe family? Geez all done with this subject matter.

Apple: You just can't stop yourself, can you? In the 50 pix on the city's website there are no Fallons. Why would I take your word on them being somewhere there? Are you telling me if a parade was dedicated to your loved one, none of your family would show up and be in the photo op? Why don't you just let me have the last word on this one and let it go?

You always expect people to give you the last word, but not this time Annie.

Whatever.

Why not just pick up the phone and say Ms. Fallon, why were you not at the parade dedicated to your father? Simple you would have your answer right from the horses mouth. Then just maybe then you might find comfort in your answer. It was a wonderful parade with traditions of family old and young, beautiful weather, laughter and sounds of everyone having a great time. Apparently you just sat home and wallowed behing a social media site waiting to ask questions about stupid things.

My inbox is ready.

This may take awhile.

Help me here, Mike, I got nothing. Didn't Apple say they were "all done with this subject matter"?

You don't like when people harp now do you Annie? Maybe that is how many feel about you with your comments and taking notice of the things that don't always matter. You got a taste of your own WHINE and don't appreciate it.

Apple: Clearly you have mistaken me for someone who cares what you have to say. What matters to you may not matter to me and vice versa. Harp all you want. Have a party. Let it all hang out. You do your thing and I'll do mine. Whatever. Happy now?

You think you have a back bone, but if you did you would take your issues up with the people directly. Like call Ms. Fallon and ask her or call Mr. Kinnon and speak with him. A little less on here and a little more meeting with them to discuss the issues. If you did not care you would not respond. Now I AM DONE WITH YOU good night.

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE ! HAVE A HAPPY NEW YEAR ! n THERE IS a Santy Clause,There is a Santy Clause !!!

Christmas Trees are actually originally rooted in Pagan tradition.

I like the German way hang a pickle on the tree

Apple: I communicate with Deb frequently. As far as Kinnon is concerned, I can assure you he would not take my call. The last time I contacted him was when my twins were mugged on Columbia St. on their way home from the charter school when the MDubs (Maplewood gang) were attacking the neighborhoods. The police were called and criminals apprehended. My boys helped take two scumbags off the street here and who have not returned. I alerted the school as they should know about these things as well as Neil Kinnon who was my councilor and the chair of the school. I heard back from Dr. McCleary and not one word from Neil. To this day. I don't need you to tell me how to run my life. That's up to my hubby and kids. Please tell me you mean it when you say you are DONE with me?

David and Robert: I kinda like the "Holiday Parade" idea because you can get more people in the parade to represent all the cultures we now have in this city. Fun to learn about the different cultures around the world and now across the city. The kids love it too.

BLAH BLAH BLAH

I think you guys both need a Coke and a smile.

I can't drink Coke, but thanks. I will do a decaf tea and a smile. :) :)

HAH HAH HAH! Good advice Mike! ;-)