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Corvallis has held a Procession of the Species parade for several years. What I hadn't realised is that Olympia was the original parade. This year we were invited, and because for a change Olympia scheduled it a week earlier than Corvallis, we were able to attend. It is a big parade. Despite the marginal weather, the spectators were abundant and enthusiastic. Everyone had a wonderful time.

	Allen and Edward with Frogasaurus Rex. Peter with one of his big-wheel whymcycles.
There's always a fair maiden ready for a prince.
	Of course, we took the opportunity to give rides in Frogasaurus Rex.

After the parade we had a wonderful meal at a local restaurant. The city was very welcoming and pleasant. Not what I think of as a big city. Much nicer.

Unless otherwise noted, all pictures above were taken by Allen Brown.

Copyright 2006 C. Allen Brown