A mother in Idaho had the best idea to get her kids some candy during a local parade. While it’s always fun to watch the floats go by, wave at the people in the parade, and see the community come together, the candy is the real star of the show. Now, her hack is sure to have other parents mimicking the idea.
In a video shared by young mom Kate Layton to her TikTok account @k8layton, she revealed that she had come up with a clever way to make sure her kids went home with plenty of candy during a local homecoming parade. Kate told the camera that the parade route went by their house, and she had crafted a game for those in the parade to want to toss candy their way.
Idaho Mom’s Parade Candy Hack Is Absolutely Genius
Kate shared that she took her children’s small plastic basketball hoop and set it up near the curb on the parade route. She put a large bucket underneath, and then made a sign encouraging those riding on the floats to toss candy at the hoop in hopes of making a basket. “obviously have to rage bait the teenagers,” she wrote in her caption.
This ended up being a genius idea. Not only did the plan work, but it ended up being a huge hit. High school students and others were seen tossing candy at the hoop and trying to make a basket. Float after float drove by with teens from the school’s sports teams. They looked like they were having so much fun in the process, and Kate’s kids ended up walking away with a ton of sweet treats.
The Real Motivation Behind The Mother’s Basketball Game Candy Bucket
Kate revealed in the comment section that she decided to bring the hoop along so that her toddler wouldn’t want to run out into the road in hopes of getting candy. “My 3 year old didn’t even care about running to get the candy after seeing them throw it into the bucket,” she said.
Social media absolutely loved Kate’s idea. “AND now you don’t have to buy Halloween candy,” one person joked. “It’s like taking candy from a teenager,” another quipped. “Next year they are going to be waiting for another chance to make the shot,” a third person stated. “This is BRILLIANT!! My kids were so shy at the homecoming parade that they barely got anything! Next year!!” a fourth comment read.
Other People Share Their Method To Getting Candy At A Parade
Meanwhile, Kate isn’t the only person who has found a fun parade hack. Last week, another TikTok mom shared a video of her daughter standing near a square bin encouraging people on floats to try to throw candy into the container.
Another mother hilariously revealed that she had her parents throw candy at the ground from behind her kids so they not only got treats, but didn’t have to worry about the people in the parade noticing her children. One man even used his hat to catch candy thrown at him during a local parade.
Why Do People Throw Candy At Parades?
It’s a longstanding tradition that people throw or hand out candy at parades. According to Louisiana Public Broadcasting, the fun candy tradition is a way for the community to interact with one another, and a show of support from those in the parade. However, many parades have banned throwing candy over the years for safety reasons.
Blair Candy suggests that if you’re planning to hand out candy at a parade, make sure that the candy you choose isn’t going to break when you pass it out. Also be aware of what you’re buying to hand out, and that each piece is individually wrapped. They also suggest buying in bulk to cut costs.
Whether you’re the one passing out the candy, or receiving it, it’s always fun to be part of a parade atmosphere. For the Idaho mom who found a way to make it even more enjoyable, the internet is praising her awesome idea.
Noticed News has reached out to Kate via TikTok direct message and will update if she responds.
