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A lot of work and a lot of fun went into preparations for the event, and when the day finally arrived we did exactly as the sign said, "Enjoy the Parade"!
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Looks like a group of Daisy Dukes to me!
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Appears Ms. Bonnie (Boogie, Inc.) is calling for her driver. It's inspection time! All parade float/vehicle drivers must pass a breathalyzer test before the parade and at any time during. Safety first!
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Ahh, haven't we all felt this way at some point?
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Nereids on revue...and what a hoot they are. Remind me to show you a photo from after the parade when the Nereids 'performed' rather spontaneously at the Pavilion.
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It's Sylvester, but where's Tweety? I loved Tweety Bird!
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Beads, beads and more beads. Doncha love it!
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Krewe of de Feet - a krewe of walkers and runners - was founded in 1989 by Glenn Windham, whom you may have seen jogging around the island.
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And what a clever way for the Krewe of de Feet to decorate/accessorize their float -- adding all those discarded running shoes, spray painted in Mardi Gras colors!
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So sad...I realized I'm either too old or too cold to have any reaction to this sculpted young warrior other than to wish I had a coat or blanket to protect him from that cold north wind.
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I've discovered Tweedledum and Tweedledee!
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Ooooh, Elvis! "A little less conversation, a little more action, please!"
1 comment:
EXCELLENT PARADE COVERAGE!!! I HOPE YOU HAD AS MUCH FUN AS WE DID! YOU'RE DOING A FABULOUS JOB, DJ AND WE'RE HAPPY THAT YOU'VE FINALLY 'FOUND' PARADISE...Oh yeah, I missed seeing our Nereid Dance Photo....
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