the crowd got hushed quite a bit when they saw this banner coming down the street when they realized what it was.

the banner has the names of every soldier killed to date in the current iraq war. the stunning part is that the names are written very small.

it had a great impact. people were commenting about how big the banner was.

no one clapped when this one went by.

i got choked up and am again typing this up.

check the scooter with the large wheels.

now you know what happens to worn out shopping carts when they disappear.

the only thing missing is a chicago style dog and this dude could be the mascot for the city.

you gots a tuba, you gots a party. memba that.

elliot and maggie had a blast playing in the street and making these bubbles.

the people that were sitting down wind, not so much.

trombone, check.

drum, check.

tuba, check.

we got a parade.