Strolling Mariachis serenade the crowd at the walkers-only Fiesta Pet Parade....
We're up early and ready to get downtown--the parade starts at 9:00 am.......
We were met down there by Amanda's darling family....
No, she didn't just change her dress--this is the other twin--Elena.....

Lucas is very interested in grabbing a cache of thrown candy.....
Dwight is bathed in the early morning sunlight....
Francesca is thrilled to get to spend time with these lovely children......
The parade begins.....
Los Pirates de Chihuahua....

Here comes da queen......
Father Jerome with the Cathedral contingent brought his Chihuahua....
These spooky looking folks from a Day of the Dead were really very generously passing out treats.....
Oooooh this is really cool.....
This fairy had more goodies for the kids....

Surfing down Palace Avenue....
Hey, here's a switch--these guys were passing out tortillas! And the kids loved them!!
"I love you, Grandma."
This creepy spider actually shot out green spiderweb...
More Day of the Dead folks....

La Reina and El Rey.....
Somebody cute climbed on my lap--I loved it!!
The Karate Kids....
Wasting away in Dogaritaville....
There's more still to come....

King Pup....
A political group: "Barrk Obama" and "Mange You Can Believe In".....
What's next?.....
The Grinch and friends.......

More scary pirates....
An Olympic tribute....
Baby Zozobra....
Oh no, the parade is over"...........
Meeting up with friends on our way to the plaza for food. And a good time was by all!!!