Motley Crew

More pics are coming in every day.
Bonus: Here is a download link from Rodney's Marching Art band of the music at the parade ---> MUSIC

These were taken by James Tworow, his photos can be found here on FLICKR!

My roomie, me and my buddy KT --> Motley Crew.

THE PARADE WAS DEFINITELY FESTIVE!

A group of friends and I took part in the parade, we were lucky enough to the tail of the event.  We followed a fantastic band, the music made it magical.  Not only did we have a blast and make new friends but at the end the honourable Mayor Naheed Nenshi was accommodating enough to allow us to get a photo with him just before he had to leave.

 

 (Photo by Doug Wong)

from left to right: Audrya 'the fox' Corbett, Ray 'Bear' Kruger, Mayor Nenshi, Asya 'the organizer' Barker, Brian "Bunny" Batista, Karilynn 'wolf riding hood' Thompson.

There were tons of photographers on route and a live video stream on the High Performance Rodeo website <--(click this link for more info) during the event. Like the Pied Piper, the parade attracted many followers. The quiet riot at the Hyatt was the only low key portion where many onlookers in the +15 system were not shocked by the surprise.

This photo was taken by photographer James Tworow of me on the outdoor portion of the parade where I was also photographed with a beautiful Sikh couple in their wedding garb. Congratulations and blessings to them. All and all it was an amazing way to start off the week-end. Let me tell you I am not one to  "kiss and tell", but it has already been a phenomenal week-end for me!

Walk the Walk - Year for Bunnies!

 Year of the rabbit, and with a nickname like Bunny, it must be my year!!!!

I have been invited by  One Yellow Rabbit  to take part, along side Calgary's Mayor Naheed Nenshi, as their mascot in the +15 Chinatown Art Parade happening January 21, 2010.

I'll be there with ears on!

+15 CHINATOWN ART PARADE

...Friday, January 21, 4:00-5:00 pm
Downtown Calgary +15 Walkway System
Starting at Sun Life Plaza (144 4th Ave SW, Central Court)
Ending at EPCOR CENTRE for the Performing Arts (2nd floor, 225 8th Ave SE)

Celebrate the 100th anniversary of Calgary’s Chinatown with a parade in the +15s!

The +15 Chinatown Art Parade will feature costumes, dancers, floats, music, hand-painted lanterns and much more. This unique event will be a colourful collision of traditional and urban culture, bringing an energetic rush to the +15 system during rush hour – and everyone is invited!

For more information about the +15 Chinatown Art Parade, visit www.hprodeo.ca, call 403.294.7411 or e-mail info@hprodeo.ca.

Additional info can be found on the facebook event page HERE.