One of the highlights of a parade is the colourful costumes. This year there were some spectacular costumes to catch the eyes of the spectators. Look at this uniquely Canadian costume.
The multicultural nature of the country is well represented in this parade. Does this remind you of Mardi Gras?
Can you identify the countries represented in these costumes
Here are a few more pictures of the butterfly costumes that attracted comments in an earlier post.
The Town Crier, also called a Bellman, was one of the first elaboratately dressed marchers in the parade. He and his lady posed for pictures at the end of the parade. There is a Society of Town Criers and a Loyal Company of Town Criers and the Ancient and Honourable Guild of Town Criers. They compete and award prizes for the best costume. Not all Town Criers are men and a group of them is called a “bellow of criers”.
The participants of the parade did such a wonderful job creating their costumes! If i had to guess their origin I’d go for Mexico (I spotted the flag), China (dragon), Brazil and Middle East (Egypt?)
Thanks for the suggestions Tamara, “your guess is as good as mine”.
WOW What awesome costumes and photographs Doug! I’ve always wondered how people manage to walk on stilts especially with flowing costumes!!
High Martha 🙄 The footprints of stilts are pretty small. These looked a little bigger than 🎾 tennis balls.
Wonderful pictures. I LOVE the butterfly ones. So creative. Whenever I think about Canada day I always think of Vancouver and that the 2010 Cauldron is lit that night. Hopefully one year I can be there and see that. It would be so cool. Thanks for shring these amazing pictures, and happy belated Canada Day!
Hi Samantha,
In other years, I have travelled to Ottawa to celebrate Canada Day. I just wanted to watch the fireworks and see hundreds of thousands of taxpayer money go up in smoke. 😉