It was perfect marching weather for the Columbus Day Parade this year! We had a good turnout, and everyone had a good time. We won THIRD PLACE in the Independent Bands category! |
[1] Florence is happy to be in The City for today’s parade and to be with her band buddies!
[2] Chico, Rich, and Jimmy have their trumpets ready for action.
[3] Heather is teaching baton twirling to anyone who will listen.
[4] David is looking good!
[5] Judi explains to Jimmy why pizza is good for you!
[6] They don’t call him Squeezer or nothing!
[7] Patti drinks some breakfast, while Jim checks his emails.
[8] Jo Ellen and Lori will be our banner carriers today!
[9] Lori is proud to be carrying the banner today.
[10] Squeezer is coping with the usual anxiety before any big parade.
[11] Most of the band has shown up, almost ready for the big step-off.
[12] Most importantly, the beer cart has arrived and is functioning properly.
[13] Bob Brennan hopes Bee knows how to put it together.
[14] If you know Hal and Dave very well, you know how rare it is for a serious discussion like this!
[15] The beer cart remains the focal point, as we wait for the parade to begin.
[16] Fortunately, the weather was perfect for the parade.
[17] Vinny is in good spirits as he celebrates his Italian heritage!
[18] Bill Todd only drinks beer before noon on special occasions.
[19] Heather warms up for her special 2-baton routine!
[20] Chris wears his froggie headgear.
[21] The tension is building as step-off is imminent.
[22] Pili and Ross always have a smile for the camera!
[23] Toni and Heather have big smiles for us, too!
[24] The parade is finally underway, as we head up Columbus Avenue toward North Beach. Penny is doing a nice job on her washboard!
[25] The Columbus Day Parade always coincides with Fleet Week activities, so we are entertained by a continuous air show.
[26] North Beach is near, so we are ready for the big finale.
[27] The spectators are plentiful at this point.
[28] We have a well-balanced band this year, so the sound is good!
[29] Heather has three batons going at this point!
[30] Many folks are dining at tables on the sidewalks, enjoying the musical entertainment.
[31] Heather found a friend in the audience!
[32] Ross had his juggling act in pretty good shape.
[33] Keltie always looks good, and is appropriately dressed for the occasion!
[34] A warm, calm day made the parade enjoyable for all!
[35] Yes! We have no bananas!
[36] Heather keeps her multi-baton act going strong.
[37] After the parade, we finish with the Star-Spangled Banner at Greenwich and Powell.
[38] Just in time for the Blue Angels to fly overhead!
[39] Chico takes it easy after the parade.
[40] Our usual routine is to go to Green Street after the parade. This paid trio was playing in front of Belle Cora Restaurant. David helped out on tuba.
[41] Heather always likes Fleet Week, when there are lots of sailors around!
[42] Pili and Patti enjoy some refreshment at Belle Cora, where they serve German food in the heart of North Beach!
[43] They served those big, soft German pretzels!
[44] Would you buy a used car from this guy?
[45] It’s not clear whether a wardrobe malfunction required this safety pin, or what?
[46] David doesn’t seem to be falling for the recruiting pitch, does he?
[47] After some refreshment, we play a few tunes to entertain ourselves and enjoy the afternoon.
[48] A nice conclusion to a beautiful day in The City!
[49] See you next year!