Nelson Masked Parade 2012

One of my favourite Nelson events is the Masked Parade, when the whole community gets on the streets either to take part in the parade or to watch. This year the theme was Myths and Legends. Here are some entries that caught my eye. I don't remember or know names for all groups or acts. If you know better you could help me name things correctly, so credit goes where credit is due.

 Victory Adult ESOL

Montessori Preschool (?) Taniwha

 Hampden Street School

 I think this was Hampden St School as well.

 A solo stiltwalker.

 Nayland College.

  Nayland College.

  Nayland College.

  Nayland College.

 Tasman School.

These two characters were part of a larger band, but stood out strutting and trumpeting in their colander hats and huge black sideburns.

 jump!

 Dragon and knight.

Nayland Primary School

Nayland Primary School

Nayland Primary School

Nayland Primary School

 This is one of the two creatures that started the parade.

Thank you Nelson, I love you!