I saved two of my favorite photos of the parade for last. I don’t know why there wasn’t a photo of the Yambilee King and Queen, but they were usually on the last float.
I like this one because it tells a little story of how the Cajuns got to Louisiana. Also, the people on the float are dressed in traditional Acadian costumes.
Can you guess which one of these gowns is my favorite in the below photo? Extra candy if you guess the right one.
Can you also guess why the horsemen/women come at the very end?
Here is a shot of some of the floats lined up before the parade.
I hope you enjoyed the show and caught lots of candy. If you missed the other four parts, you can find them at these links:
Are You Ready for Some More Parade?
I’d like to thank my mom for allowing me to show these photos. Okay, I didn’t ask, but I’m sure she wouldn’t mind.
I have used all but two of the photos she had and am wondering how many there would be if my parents had had digital cameras back then…
September 13th, 2008 at 10:12 am
Awesome. Lordy but that poofy periwinkle dress is something else – is that your favorite? It sure stands out to my eyes. Love the Cajun heritage education
September 13th, 2008 at 3:59 pm
Yes! LOL, that periwinkle is the one. All it needs is a little glitter.
For that you get two Godiva chocolates.
September 13th, 2008 at 4:16 pm
Thanks for the show that was fun.
[And yes I know why the horses come last -- smile.]
September 13th, 2008 at 9:11 pm
One sack of Almond Joy for Max!
Thanks for coming to the parade.
September 13th, 2008 at 11:28 pm
Yay!
September 14th, 2008 at 12:07 am
This reminded me a lot of my little town’s parades. But there weren’t any Shriners in yours.
September 14th, 2008 at 4:35 am
I like that dress too.
September 14th, 2008 at 4:46 am
Two slices of French chocolate covered bacon for the right answer and a couple of Godiva chocolates for liking it.
September 14th, 2008 at 11:51 am
I know why the horses come last. In parades I’ve seen in Texas I’ve seen clowns following the horses with shovels to shovel it up, though. Because some parades here, there are just too many horses to go last.
I learned about the Acadians in Jr. High School when we studied “Evangeline,” by Longfellow. Such a sad and romantic tale.
September 14th, 2008 at 10:03 pm
A handful of Hershey’s Kisses to Pooks for getting the horse question.
A couple of Godiva’s to boot for the clown shoveling shit story.
September 17th, 2008 at 10:23 am
I didn’t t know why the horses came last until pooks explained. Can I have some chocolate too, for comprehension?
September 17th, 2008 at 2:12 pm
Of course. Look what I have here, Belgian chocolate just for you.
September 17th, 2008 at 4:22 pm
Chocolate covered bacon is a device of the devil.
September 17th, 2008 at 7:14 pm
I have to keep it on hand, you know how Michele likes her exotic foods.
September 17th, 2008 at 11:43 pm
I think she just ate the choco bacon to prove she could. That is the epitomy of dare food you know.