Vaisakhi

Was it just me, or did the parade seem so short this year?

Rudolph?

Annual Hyack Parade of Lights (Santa Claus Parade) this afternoon. These little reindeer were from a local Boy Scouts troop.

Royalty

40th Annual Hyack Festival Parade

Waves

This group of young ladies are what are known as Hyack Ambassadors, and prior to taking part in the parade they were handing out chocolates to those viewing the antique cars. The Hyack Ambassador program is linked to the Miss New Westminster pageant, and offers leadership opportunities (and, according to the Hyack website, deportment, etiquette and social skills) around town to interested high school age girls.

Happy Easter

I couldn't decide today, so there are two daily photos wishing you Happy Easter from New Westminster.



It was the annual antique car Easter parade. Unfortunately, today's weather is the exact opposite of yesterday's sun and warmth. Fortunately, the Easter Bunny will be the warmest on the route with all that fur!



How to pimp a ride for Easter.

Vaisakhi

Today's photo comes from outside of New Westminster, in the bordering city of Surrey (across the Fraser River). It was the annual Vaisakhi parade, which regularly draws anywhere from 80 000 to 100 000 people. This float is where the holy book spent the parade, and is decorated with lovely garlands and the most amazing glittery rainbow coloured board.

Mayor

Going back to New Westminster's annual Santa Claus Parade, here's a photo of the mayor, Wayne Wright.

(I did the best I could to tweak this, but my camera and editing skills are not up to snuff!)

The Big Guy

Guess who came to town today?