Getting a good spot.
Parades never start on time.
Underway at last! (Keep an eye on the house behind.)
Media attention for politicians and war heroes.
Parade marshal: Wally (formerly Famous) Amos, who lives and has a store in Kailua. His helpers handed out coupons for free cookies!
Favorite parade hand-out: freezie pops!
Getting photos of the Royal Hawaiian Band.
Fraternal organizations in costume.
Champion cheerleaders!
Wacky weather people.
Local organic grocer had a dancing cow. By this time next year, Whole Foods may have Kailua store open, which will be direct competition.
First time I've seen Scientologists march in a parade.
One church had patriotic hula dancers.
Participants and on-lookers interact.
Big cheers for the Kailua High School Alumni Association.
Hot car.
Hot dog.
Hot chicks.
Patriotic tunes from bagpipes.
Near the end of the parade there were two HUGE trucks: dancers on one and an entire live band on the other.
It was a private company with the biggest presence in the parade.
Fire department ends the parade. After hours in the hot sun, people walk alongside the fire engines to depart.
Stealth shaka.
Parade pau (at noon).
On to the fireworks!
