by Michael R. Allen
I missed much of the People’s Joy Parade on Saturday by driving in the Cinco de Volvo contingent. Yet finding myself on a Monday morning wanting the parade to be never-ending, I am going to share a few photographs that I managed to take during the amazing event.
One of the best things about the People’s Joy Parade was the route. We started on Cherokee, but with two blocks closed for the Cinco de Mayo program, we had to head north on Nebraska to Utah and then came back down Iowa. That means we went straight in front of the houses of many people who simply came out to the front porch with neighbors and friends to watch the madness. If only thsi could happen every weekend, all over the city!
There are more photographs here and I am sure more will be posted. But if all you have are photographs to show you what happened, you need to find a stoop or a curb next year and see the People’s Joy Parade for yourself.
3 replies on “People’s Joy Parade”
I can't think of a better name for a parade. The costumes are fantastic.
I'll have to check this out next year.
The Roosevelt marching band stole the show.
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