Yes, it was the Hubster who mentioned the CC way back in the beginning.
And yes, there have always been people dressed up. Always. I can't remember all of the themes he said would show up but he said it was always interesting.
Oh yes, the Son and his girlfriend say they are interested in volunteering. I think he was a bit unsure last year but when he heard of all of the fun Jen and Tim had he and his gal want some of that.
Dang, seventeenth or eighteenth??? Wow,
to you.