There’s Nothing Women Can’t Do!

Yesterday, I was behind the scenes
of the largest parade in America overseen by all women…and, I observed, mostly
women of a certain age at that!  It was a
well-oiled machine run with precision, accuracy, efficiency, and loads of
laughter.  I was amazed to watch these ladies
of the Battle of Flowers Association gather at 8:30 AM, well aware long hours
and rising heat lay in front in them, but their smiles never faded.
   The Mission Control room was more like a war
room with members of the National Guard surrounding the women with protection
and support for the tasks at hand.
On every street corner, underneath
the freeway, next to each entry, I spied the ladies answering questions,
directing traffic, assisting with last minute work on floats, decorating cars,
unloading trucks, and encouraging participants. 
I was not aware of any problems or complaints…as it should be.  Yet, they are overseeing thousands of parade
participants, including parents of children, in the parade and police
officers.  Each lady in yellow understands
her position and job description and its fascinating to witness them pull a
huge task together!
I decided to bring you two photo
galleries.  One is dedicated to the Behind the Scenes work at the Battle of Flowers female brigade, and the other
is a taste of Fiesta Street Style.  I
hope you enjoy your visit.
While I loved working around these
fabulous women, my favorite personal moment was when someone who came to watch
the parade jumped off the sidewalk and said, “You are over50feeling40!  I read your blog every day!”  Thanks Marilyn…you just made my day!  That is the first time that has ever happened
to me!!
Sweet Marilyn…you made my day…and your look
Fabulous!
There were so many other Fiesta
events, and I hoped you enjoyed the few I was able to cover.  Maybe more next year! But, Fiesta 2012 is
officially behind me.  See you soon for
Visible Monday, and have a great weekend!!
Don’t Mess with the Tiger…just avoid the road!!

9 Comments

  1. PAM MY DEAR!

    What a spectacular event and to think, done all by WOMEN???? FANTASTIC! What an energetic event this must have been!

    Thank you for your sweet comment today my friend. May God bless YOU in sending you, at the right time, confirmation that all that you do is SPECTACULAR! Are you a teacher my dear? Anita

  2. Such incredible color in all of these photos! And it was fun to meet Marilyn! Blogging makes the world seem small.

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