Since 1924, the City of Anaheim, CA. has been hosting an annual Halloween Parade. Before moving to Corona, CA. I was a resident of the city of Anaheim and was happy to return this year to enjoy some of the heritage being preserved, shoot some film and have some fun!
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| Paul Kott Realtors entry The Modjeska Maiden. ©Mike Vega 2013 Minolta AF2 38mm 100asa Kodak T-Max 35mm b/w film |
One of my favorite things about city parades, be they Independence Day, Christmas, or other, are the community built "float" entries.
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| Witch. ©Mike Vega 2013 Minolta AF2 38mm 100asa Kodak T-Max 35mm b/w film |
The ingenutity and and heart that people put into their creations is sometimes amazing.
This year, the parade was lead by a segment with featured "vintage" replicas of entries past, and period themed entries dating as far back as 1924.
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| 1940's police car. ©Mike Vega 2013 Minolta AF2 38mm 100asa Kodak T-Max 35mm b/w film |
The parade was wonderful, and featured floats, cars, bands, beauty queens, the works!
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| Miss Buena Park 2013, Emily Parker. ©Mike Vega 2013 Minolta AF2 38mm 100asa Kodak T-Max 35mm b/w film |
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| Shriner Car. ©Mike Vega 2013 Minolta AF2 38mm 100asa Kodak T-Max 35mm b/w film |
Of course there were Shriners... Shiners in little cars, Shriners in Dune Buggy's, Shriners as Clowns, old Shriners, young Shriners...
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| Shriners Hospital "Organ Car". ©Mike Vega 2013 Minolta AF2 38mm 100asa Kodak T-Max 35mm b/w film |
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| Haunted House float. ©Mike Vega 2013 Minolta AF2 38mm 100asa Kodak T-Max 35mm b/w film |
I was really looking forward to attending this parade, and it did not disappoint. Hopefully, I'll be able to attend again next Halloween. I may even dream up my own entry!
'till next time.
-Mike
love your photo's ! I was in the parade so I was not able to shoot it ,I use 35mm too
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