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On The Road – Mike in Oly – Procession of the Species, Olympia, WA 2/3

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Mike in Oly

Part two of the Procession of the Species parade. Part of the annual Arts Walk celebration in Olympia, WA.

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A large armadillo.

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A very well done rhinoceros.

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Love this grass snake.

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A lovely scarab in iridescent green.

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The giraffe was very well done.

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African savannah coming thru.

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The skunk posse was fun. Every so often they would trigger smoke to erupt from the back end to cheers from the crowd.

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Giant tree frog.

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A cute red panda.

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Housecats turned out too.

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    Baud

    Every so often they would trigger smoke to erupt from the back end to cheers from the crowd.

    I’ve done that.

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    Betty Cracker

    Years ago, I had a friend who went to Evergreen State, and she described the Procession of the Species parade. It sounded so whimsical and cool and earnest — I never forgot it. Thanks for sharing pics. Looks like it was even better than I imagined!

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    Torrey

    @Baud: Wait, you’ve done which? Cheered, triggered a skunk, or erupted from the back end of same?

    I’m so confused.

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    pieceofpeace

    So much fun to see these pictures.  I hope they keep the ‘homemade’ charm.  This is a good project-event that would build community ties and be fun, while meeting and getting to know one another.  I remember massive tire-bonfires and homecoming parades where the planning and execution was as much fun as the parade.  The high school did all the decor, lighting and other planning and work for proms, graduations, etc, with students and parents working away.  Good times!

    Like the photo, WG.

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    WaterGirl

    So many favorite animals in the parade today, I can’t pick just one!  I am loving this series.

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    StringOnAStick

    I was at a mushroom foraging festival that had a homemade costume parade; so many kinds of fungus costumes!  Morels featured widely, plus an excellent example of corn smut.  I have a soft spot for the mom and baby in banana slug costumes, each with a “slime trail” of a piece of shimmery semi-clear fabric trailing behind them.

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