Yesterday, I was conflicted. Should I walk in the Port Hope Canada Day parade with the hiking club or should I try and get some pictures of them walking?
Art won over exercise.
It looks like everyone was anxious to see it start. The view was a bit hazy because of lingering forest fire smoke.
Canada's British heritage was in full bloom.
I like this picture: the flags are marching in line and the bagpipers are too.
I was positioned near the end of the parade route. I think these little kids were a bit tired from waving the whole time! At least they got a ride in the fire truck. Not so for the ......
..... sea cadets.
Kids along the route were waved to and candies were tossed.
And, there they are! Aren't they a happy looking group?
The flag-carriers pulled up the rear.
And Sandy and Cynthia tried to get me to wave to them. Don't think I did. I had dreams of getting some good shots. No walking and chewing gum for me.
I love this image. You think it's all about the three young dancers in the front.... until you look deeper into the picture.
And, then there's that one kid who just can't stop.
I think this unicyclist's legs will be sore today.
The farmers had it easier than he did.
Good will in the form of stickers were given to kids with crowns. And, so it ended. The parade was over.
But, for these hikers: parades don't end...... they get extended.
Susan, Dan and Jay had come early, set up tables and chairs with tasty treats and drinks.
I am glad I chose to capture the fun with my camera. Now everyone who marched will get to see what they missed.
Except for the food.
I'll end with a good quote for Canada Day:
“Ask not what you can do for your country.
Ask what’s for lunch.”
Orson Welles
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