end of winter parade

Lisa and Zip of Trumbull County were rained on. Everything was wet, and after the parade began, the rain stopped, and the wind began. Some expected marchers, did not come, and the watchers were reduced too. Still, this is Ohio's biggest parade. In the 1840s, this was a procession for the Irish Catholic parishes of the Flats, and the near west side. Sometime much later, this became a community event that attracted all those interested in Northeast Ohio.

Horses are great. Six horses pulled a wagon for Lake County Metroparks.

The wildcat is a mascot with Mayfield High, the musicians came from St. Vincent - St. Mary Akron to pose with her.

They have prizes. The theme this year was Irish American athletes. This was the best entry; i do not know who won.

Dogs are great. Horses are like tall dogs. They both belong in parades.

Not a bad choice to be inside the ride.

Only picture in this set that actually has people marching in the parade.

At such an event, people you do not know are willing to pose immediately, and with the sweetest smiles. The picture [supra], i snapped as i was walking. It is my favorite foto of the day.

Happy Buckeye Santa, there are a lot of Ohio State people around Cleveland.

I was told, that this BlackJack was the President of St. Adalbert School. They may have have been the final unit of the parade.

Four Al-Koran Krazy Kops, always happy to please the crowd. They are in several parades.

Panda, Dragon, Lion, Tiger are great mascots for the Asian Festival.

On Public Square, Larry Bird in a bunny suit