Perturbed at the Pioneer Days Pageant

Who doesn't love a pageant with a big cast, props, music and special story.  We attended one on the Days of '47 that sounded interesting.  It was a bust, because...

We arrived at 7pm to buy tickets thinking it started at 7:30.  The program booklet said it started @8:30 instead.

 After walking around the food booths, events and such we took our seats.  The MC Nathan Osmond was introduced on time.  He spent 30-45 minutes honoring some people in the community, flag ceremony and singer, talking about the charity we were helping, introducing it, the founder, benefactors, etc.  Sky divers were in the mix.


 

 We watched the founder propose to his future wife.  They rode around in a Cinderella carriage so  we could ooo and ahhh.  Next there were some dancers and more singing by the MC, who invited members of the audience to sing songs to win 'his' CD.  There was more, but by then I was seeing red and not paying attention.

At 9:45 there was a 15 minute intermission.  Say what?  I am still waiting for the 'pageant'.  Remember, that is why we are here.  How about the MC take a break and we get this show on the road.  Young families and fifty plus age groups were the bulk of the audience.  The pageant began at 9:59 pm.  I was so mad from waiting so long, the play was a disappointment (no photos).  Not enough substance and too many cast members.  Parents were carrying their sleeping children out.   The rising of the full moon over the mountains in the distance was more exciting. 

Fireworks began going off during the program in odd spots.  It finally all culminated at 11pm.  We nearly fell off our seats in exhaustion.  We won't recommend it even if the MC said that 100% of our ticket price went to the foundation.  Thanks!