People gather together along Harbor Drive and await the start of the 2017 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Parade in San Diego.
San Diego’s 2017 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Parade started this afternoon at 2 o’clock. I arrived a bit early and made my way onto the tall ship Star of India. Best seat in the house!
What all did I see? Read the photo captions!
Lots of friendship and smiles up and down the street.Some Navy officers gather near the MLK Day Parade’s starting area.The San Diego Padres would be in the parade. They were waiting with some baseball balloons by the Maritime Museum.One benefit of being a member of the Maritime Museum of San Diego–I could freely watch the parade from atop one of the world’s most famous tall ships–the Star of India!Now I’m looking down from the deck above the historic ship’s forecastle. Joe who works at the museum and I had the best view of the parade all to ourselves!Look at all the folks gathering for the big MLK Day Parade. Every year, it’s one of the most popular parades in San Diego.From the Star of India we overlooked the parade’s starting point. Lots of groups were waiting by their vehicles, including these Homeland Security guys posing for a picture.I also spotted law enforcement officers from around San Diego and the Border Patrol.A pigeon joined us on the tall ship’s rigging. Funny how the politicians manage to always go first. I spotted Todd Gloria, Toni Atkins, Susan Davis and Shirley Weber.Tending to the flags.The parade has begun and here comes the Padres’ happy mascot, the Swinging Friar!The Chargers might be history, but San Diego’s beloved Padres remain a strong part of our wonderful community.I think those guys marching are the San Diego County Sheriffs.Oh, goodness! It’s the Geico gecko.Fellowship and laughter in one group before beginning down the parade route.From our cool vantage point above the starting point, sometimes the big event seemed like two parades in one!It’s a small planet. Perhaps we humans ought to be nice to one another. Martin Luther King, Jr. knew that love overcomes hate.I realized my small camera struggles at a distance, so after a bit I said bye to Joe and headed down to Harbor Drive to get closer shots.Here comes the Saint Peter Grand Lodge!Hello!Here comes a bright yellow float carrying some beauty queens!Wow–look at all the happy people. The Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Parade is a joyful celebration of human diversity and togetherness.Here come some drummers!I believe these guys are students from UCSD. The County Administration Building rises in the background.Lots of colorful costumes and finery representing different experiences and cultures. San Diego comes together as one family.Smiles, happiness and togetherness. May the parade go on and on…
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4 thoughts on “Happiness and togetherness at MLK Day Parade.”
Yes, I see what you were telling me – faith in humanity can be restored when see all the smiles and waving going on here.
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Yes, I see what you were telling me – faith in humanity can be restored when see all the smiles and waving going on here.
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But, alas, human emotions shift. Happiness turns to anger in a blink. The good feelings and bad feelings eternally mingle.
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I suppose that’s how it will always be.
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