It’s All Here
Do you feel like you’ve already seen a million Christmas Parade photos? Well, this was one long parade. Because cities are filled with a million types of people. And what do they celebrate?
Winter Holidays Around The World!
That’s right, revenge-driven monsters out to punish bad children. He’s coming for you! Krampus kicked off the line of marchers celebrating winter holidays around the world.
Here’s a truck with random countries listed and their traditions, such Ukraine and the spider in the Christmas tree. And yes, if those red and white stripes look familiar, they have to do with Japan and KFC at Christmas.
Also there’s a Hanukkah… fire truck.
But also a giant radish! I found out that in Oaxaca people celebrate Noche de Rabanos, or night of the radishes, on December 23, where people display carved radishes in the market.
I think this is about Three Kings Day in Mexico or Central America.
More Mexican representation included this truck…
Dancers…
And these giant figures…
One group that made a huge impression was this bunch of marchers from the Andes, who stomped with massive platform clogs with cymbals on the heels.
Skateboarders!
The parade route goes by a city park with a large skatepark in it, and I am guessing some of these people are connected.
Music
And of course there are bands.
Bagpipers!
And hauling themselves all the way from Philadelphia – Mummers!
Horsies!
When you’re a kid, you always wonder if you’ll be lucky enough to witness a horse pooping. I didn’t see one this year.
Mr. and Mrs. Big
And just like in Christmas parades all over, the final act is Mr. and Mrs. Big, Santa and Mrs. Claus. Here they are, lined up and ready to roll.
I do love Krampus.
Man, that is a substantial parade. Thanks for taking so many great photos.
Very cool to live in such a diverse community! Looks like a good time.