Honorary Grand Marshal Elmo flexes his furry muscle |
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This year's special guest, a "rare Eurasian eagle owl," looks like he'd rather be anywhere but here... |
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This joker was the first inflatable to make an appearance |
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The beginnings of a lifelong obsession with electronics |
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For my money, the best float: a somewhat out-of-scale Art Museum, Saint Louis and sledders on a faux Art Hill |
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Bands from all over the region were on the march |
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Hide the children: it's Fezzie, the cuddly mascot of the many, many Moolah Shriners in the parade if the Shriners ever disband, this parade is history |
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A hometown-proud, souped-up, road-ready grocery cart: kickin' ass and taking coupons! |
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Dude, has anyone seen my turkey hat? |
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Forget what's on the route: the real action's behind this kid's dad |
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The daughter: high on life. Her mom: high on The Beast. (nota bene: approximate time, 10:30 a.m.) |
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Money shot: the big man makes it to Mound City |
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