Saint Paul MN - Torchlight Parade...Winter Carnival finale

Having been both a torchlight parade observer as well as a rider in a car through the streets it was great fun to enjoy the parade with a new set of eyes - a non-Minnesotan seeing it all for the first time. 
It all had new life. 
Having a Winter Carnival novice one has to be up on Carnival Lore to be able to put all the unique characters together in a coherent story.  With 10 years of Klondike Kate emcee experience, among other volunteering for the cause, I was up to the job. 
And the added bonus was running in to old friend after old friend along the streets or on the floats throughout the evening.