It was cold, wet and damp. This is a view early in the day before the crowds arrived, looking South.

Below we have two ladies at the head of the parade carrying the Lilac Festival 2008 banner.

In the picture below we see what I call a two hump dragon.

Next up are two shots of a Chinese dragon on a pole that is deftly manoevered by several men wearing a traditional Chinese outfit.

Dont' they look keen.

Belly Dancing anyone? They didn't seem to mind the cold and rain. It was only 8 degrees Celsius.

Below is a Scottish band. Pass the haegis.

Here are some medieval people, did they take a wrong turn?

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