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| These lovely people huddled in a bank doorway awaiting the parade. |
St. Paddy's Parade: Cold, Lots of People, No Horses
Because it was colder than a Siberian cocktail in downtown Roanoke, I didn't stay until the end of the St. Paddy's Parade, so I didn't see the big beer Clydesdales. Actually, I walked all the way to the end of the parade and didn't see them and later heard they were in hiding.
Frankly, I don't mind. I don't much like beer commercials. But I did see a lot of people, damn near frozen, snuggling under anything that could warm them, including each other.
I had my trusty Nikon strapped over my shoulder, so I took bunches of pictures. Here are some of them. Enjoy, especially if you didn't go. This is a pretty good representation of what it was like.
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| Love me some roller girls. |
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| Wholesome roller girl. |
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| Not a beauty queen. Should be. |
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| And a selfie of the bundled-up photographer (moi). |
Great photos as usual. Dan caught the essence of the crowd enjoying the St Patrick's Day Parade. Loved the costumes and the spirit of the event. Thanks for sharing for those of us who could not be there.
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