Parade for Stanley Park

here they come, originally uploaded by Lizzie~Belle.

Despite the 90-degree heat yesterday, plenty of people turned out for the parade to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Stanley Park in Westfield.

Beginning at Pine Hill Cemetery, the parade made its way up Western Avenue to the park.

I loved that the park carts, machines, and even the mowers took part in the parade.









There was only one float, but it was a cool one. I think it was Noah's Ark; it was covered in animals, anyway.





There were a lot of classic cars, and as far as I could tell, they were all Fords.





There were several groups of enthusiastic dancers and acrobats, whose antics amazed me in that heat.



The miniature horses always entertain, and this one stopped to pose for me.



On the opposite end of the spectrum are these Belgians. Magnificent creatures!



I'm surprised no one was riding in this lovely carriage.



The display cake was just lovely.



They also had big sheet cakes to pass out to the revelers, but it was just too darn hot to eat cake (for me, anyway). All I could bring myself to consume was cold water. I felt badly for the food vendors behind their hot grills!

It was very hot, but fun. I love Stanley Park, and it was worth it to help them celebrate 60 years.