Sorry Mei Toy--but no pets are allowed in the parade without children to accompany them...................

I'm practicing because I'm hoping to get the definitive Montoya Family skirt shot after the parade...................

The Queen in procession before the parade to the bandstand to review the parade...............

Accompanied by her court.........................

and lots of padres................

Let the Pet Parade begin..................

Some cute little geisha's.............

And a wormy wagon.............

Some strolling jellyfish..................

And my personal favorite.................

Look like any politicians you know?....................

I'm not sure, but I think this is a pickle costume..................

Theresa, a trusty volunteer at the Animal Shelter, helps keep the parade moving along.............

Viva mariachis!...................

The lovely Miss Marissa..................

Two hot peppers..........................

Father Jerome loves his chiuauas...................

Of course, I missed the essential part of this entry--the "wiener" dogs.......................

"On Demons, down that field"....................................

This was a winning entry of the many types of Barbies........................

Up close with Fiesta Barbie and Barbie Bride.......................

The girls warming up their skirt flounces..................

Elliott celebrates with inflatable Diego. Hey, button up that shirt, Buddy--what do you think this is--"the Bold and the Beautiful" or "Days of Our Lives"?............................

Santa Fe Fiesta--Iconic Photo --The definitive skirt shot!! And a street blockade to boot!.......................(Click on image to enlarge it and enjoy the complete stupendousness of it all!)

They're "dancing in the street" in Santa Fe..................

Keeks has fun with the very realistic fake cigarettes that they are selling downtown. They no longer allow street poppers, but the ciggies seem to be okay for kids....................

Poster Binks............

Still dancing in the street......................

Take a long drag, baby................

A nimble Toes.............

The fashionable Miss Etsy (sp?).............................

Swing that partner................

A happy Miss Sisi.................

In the current media, it's always the evil one that's smoking....................

"Mommy, why aren't WE dancing in the street?......................

Frannie Cool...................

On Checka's version of this shot--"The bookends". (the oldest and the youngest in the family............................

Classic fiesta garb....................

NEW YORKERS EAT NAVAJO TACOS!!!!................

Curb sitter supreme...................

A Texas Two-step......................

Femme pensive..................

The Queen is ensconced on her throne...................

It's in their DNA................

A pretty girl is like a melody.....................

Have I stayed too long at the fair?..................................

It was in their DNA first!...................................

My favorite this year--tamale pie!.......................................

Love seeing Meekie again.....................

Beautiful babies..................AND A GOOD TIME WAS HAD BY..................

EXCEPT FOR ONE......................

ALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!........................

Woof! Woof!!