Parade here.. parade there..

They're having parades, competitions and shows at both ends of town.
Heard the marching drums before I left the house.

By the time we reached the other end of town, traffic was at a standstill to let the parade pass by.

From 090206 S.BAC Sport Day 06/02/09

School sport day, I'd change the name to "make your dreams come alive."

Costumes, make-up and hours of practice and everyone changes identity.
Some are dressed as members of the royal court.
Others are cheerleaders, sports celebrities, still others outdo any Vegas Act.

And then of course there are those boys in drag.  The lady boys.
This is a moment when they can dress and act their feminine fantasy.

From 090206 S.BAC Sport Day 06/02/09

Visiting dignitaries are important to these events, adding purpose.
Just wish their speeches were shorter.  The kids are facing the sun and squinting.  
You can tell they'd rather go on with the show.
Football, cheerleading competitions, trophies to win...

From 090206 S.BAC Sport Day 06/02/09