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28-JAN-2005 E. Fitzgerald

Loading the Beads

Playing catch up - this was taken late yesterday evening. Floats are brought to a specific location and lined up in the order that they will appear in the parade. People arrive anytime between noon and 8am to load their throws on the floats. The floats are then brought to the staging area. It rained on and off all day so loading the floats happened between rain showers, with many people waiting unitl late last night for the rain to pass before loading. This is the float across from us, the family was loading their throws and tying their harnesses in preparation for the parade.

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Karen Leaf01-Feb-2005 03:16
I like seeing the behind the scenes too Elaine. Fascinating
laine8230-Jan-2005 04:43
You will be looking forward to putting your feet up after all this Elaine..LOL !!
Leo Charette30-Jan-2005 04:23
Interesting to see a human among the animated characters. It has been great the view your post about mardi gras and celebrations.
Susanne30-Jan-2005 04:23
I think it is so neat to witness everyones effort to make this parade great. All that work in decorating them is well worth it in the end. I really like that several of you show images of that parade, this way those who can not be there, like myself, can still be part of that festive mood.
petesie30-Jan-2005 04:20
I look forward to parade photos....fun!
Coleen Perilloux Landry30-Jan-2005 03:50
Sorry I missed the parade. I'll bet the girls had fun.
Aunt Coleen