There are already people setting out chairs and blankets. I don't see any harm in it.

Yes they are. It happens that way every year I think.

People have been doing this FOREVER. Give me a break! ALWAYS Rules for every move you make anymore! Who cares!

No harm, except for a big patch of dead grass where the plastic sheet was.

We've been reserving the front of our office for many years and have held an indoor office picnic which allows our employees the chance to cool off, use the restrooms quick bathroom breaks, and kitchen for drinks, etc. during the parade.

Seriously...why does anyone need to do this anyway?

I think it is rude that people are blocking up the sidewalks for them to have a big freaking blanket and chairs all over the place.

Well after dark tonight, I will dig a 10 foot deep pit and camouflage it with a plain blue tarp. The bottom will be lined with pungee sticks and venemous snakes. There will be a sign that reads "please feel free to sit here" on the top.

Welcome to America, and Happy Independence Day!!!

It's been a Harford county tradition for years and years. It was so much fun as a kid to go stake our place for the big parade. People are such party poopers!

And keep the lawn chairs off "your" parking spot after a snowstorm.

Wow... just thinking of a snow storm just made me feel good :)

Maybe the town shouldn't erect the grandstand prior to the 4th either, and maybe they shouldn't put up that ugly plasic fencing around Rockfield until the day of...

I just put two chairs and a blanket In the middle of the road in front of Buontempo's. Please drive around them. Thanks!

Not related to this or anything, but I have 1632 used folding chairs for sale; only $5 each.

Eh, parades are rather boring anyway. Not sure why some people find them so entertaining that they need to set a chair up days in advance, but whatever. To each his own.

its so funny how in belair they dont want you to do this but if you go to any other community that has parades its done without issue. its an American tradition, and has been done in belair for years.

There was a time when this was not done. Now it makes the place look trashy. I think if you want to go see the parade then go see it. There is no reason to put up blankets and chairs. Just because they do it in Dundalk doesn't mean it should be done here.

a True American Tradition I will do what I want it doesn't matter our downtown looks like a homeless camp even for a few days. Claiming property that isn't even your it is a public street. Someone else will clean it up. Teach your children the whole first come first serve is the best you and your stupid wheelchair trying to cross the street should have gotten here sooner. Really Class act the soon to be East Dundalk.

Get over yourselves!

As a newcomer to the area, I was wondering if I will be able to view the parade from any location if I haven't already staked out a spot?

Reminds me of putting chairs out for parking spot when a snow storm hits. It sounds good in theory but what happens if you don't have a parking spot?

They were putting blankets and tarps out Sunday night for Wed. nights parade. A little riduculous I think. Oh well, pre-dawn Tue. morning, I ended up with a very nice 15x15 blue tarp and a folding chair. It was next to the road, I figured they were throwing it out. Thank you!

Every town that has a parade across America does the same thing. It's like trying to tell people not to drink on St. Patricks day. It's just what people do and they are not going to change, so get over it.

The parade gets worse every year, you guys can have my spot next year!

Do they have anything else to compllain that we dont do. We have been doing it for years that is the fun of preparing for the 4th!