This morning the Annual Macy’s Holiday Parade took over most of downtown Seattle, bringing joy to the attendees and aggravation to those stuck in diverted traffic. The parade featured cheerleaders, bands, local charities, and – being a Macy’s event – rampant self-promotion.Photos by Sam KetteringPublished on November 26, 2010
Hands flew up when people dressed as Frangos – Macy’s addictive chocolate candy – flung actual Frangos into the crowd.
Hands flew up when people dressed as Frangos – Macy’s addictive chocolate candy – flung actual Frangos into the crowd.
Hands flew up when people dressed as Frangos – Macy’s addictive chocolate candy – flung actual Frangos into the crowd.
Many of the younger parade attendees watched the action from their parents’ shoulders.
Many of the younger parade attendees watched the action from their parents’ shoulders.
Bands came from across King County and as far north as Canada, providing an important parade staple.
These polar bears danced the morning away, seemingly unaware of their species’ doom.
Local charities like the Make A Wish Foundation took part in the parade.
Local charities like the Make A Wish Foundation took part in the parade.
The parade princess was kept inside a snow dome.
Rudolph didn’t make an appearance.
The crowd dispersed as soon as Santa and his sleigh rolled past, making their way towards the Macy’s store.
Best moment from the parade: After this kindly cop rolled by, waving to the parade attendees, a father told his 10-year-old son, We wave to cops with our middle fingers.
