The Big Parade

I had no idea there would be a parade, and if I had known I wouldn't have had a clue how freaking long it was!  Or how elaborate the floats.  Mostly I took video, but here are a few photos.

The sad thing is, it started raining near the end (or what I hope was near the end!) and then it started pouring.  I eventually left my sheltering shop awning and ran for home, but last I saw those brave kids in their elaborate costumes were soldiering on.  

There were some serious fireworks happening.  Now there's serious thunder and lightening.  An awkward finish to Loy Krathong I guess.

This girl looked so grown up and ethereal, but when she smiled her front teeth were missing.  So cute!