Is Going to a Victory Parade an Excusable Absense of Work or School? [POLL]

So, the Seahawks won the Super Bowl and they're having a parade on Wednesday. Since it's during the day, many are taking time off of work and skipping school to cheer on their home team. While many Seattle businesses seems okay with having the entire office join in the fun, several businesses and schools have already stepped in saying if they're gone, it's going to be marked an an unexcused absence and will be on their permanent record. If the Broncos would've won, would you have traveled to Denver to be part of the parade and rally? Should joining a victory parade be reason to miss out of work or school? Take the poll.