Don’t Rain on My Parade
Now, normally, I am not a parade person. My lovely mother was a parade pusher when I was a child and it turned me off of them, much like her fruit pushing turned me off of fruit and her restrictive ways regarding television turned me into a TV junkie. If you think I am dissin’ Mom, please read the next post. 
Anywho, sitting and watching is not really my bag. I am far too hyper for that. HOWEVER…SHOOTING A PARADE IS WAAAAAAAY DIFFERENT. I was in love with capturing the feeling of it all! The participants and spectators, to me, were all entertaining in their own right. The bands were playing some funky beats that had my booty shakin’ and the kids and costumes were too cute to boot. If I could photograph nothing but parades, I doubt I would ever get bored. They rock!
Sit back, and enjoy a parade on your computer. The Brenham Maifest’s Junior Parade is about to begin!
Our King, George Newman, gets “fixed up” by his beautiful toy soldier sister, Corrie.
In the heart of Blue Bell country is where Maifest lies.
Darling little Beckett and Fletcher are Millie’s Brenham buddies.
Everybody’s gotta check each other out. The costumes are just to die for!
I love love love these women! Don’t know ‘em, but I love ‘em!
Shake your tail feather!
Favorite!
Another Favorite!
And the last float of the day is the royalty. Put your hands together for Queen Lois Kate and King George!
Hey! I recognize some of those folks! Great capture of the flavor of Maifest. Makes me feel like I was there. . .
okay…I am so curious about the twister skirts. Can I see more of that “get-up” (as my grandfather would call it)? The rest of the shots are really fab too. as usual. 
Kate — the picture of the “old women” could win a trophy! You really captured them. I could write a story on them and just their thoughts that moment!! Great work!
love ya’,
Ga-Ga
Kate, my favorite is the lady and her doggie. Was he growling? He’s too cute. : )
Fabulous job, Kate!! Now Beckett and Fletcher think they’re famous like Millie.
Absolutely terrific! You captured the essence of Maifest and all the fun! Kate, you have a wonderful talent!…….and yes, your momma done you good! Susie has always been a phantastic photographer!
Since we were in Colo. Springs playing for a wedding and did not get to attend Maifest this year we especially appreciate seeing pictures that bring it home for us. THANK YOU so much for these.
Love you……….Martha
Kate…..you soooo captured life on Maifest Friday in Brenham, Texas. The rhythms of life were all stepping out on this day! Love it! You, too! Mom