Dec 28th - San Diego - Largest Balloon Parade is the US

[Chris Dodkin]

Just a heads-up for the SoCal contingent - The scenic, bayside streets of downtown San Diego will come alive with the 2011 Port of San Diego Big Bay Balloon Parade tomorrow - starting at 10am down on Harbor Drive.

This is said to be the largest balloon parade in the US - larger than the Macy's Thanksgiving parade.

Image courtesy of mediaspanonline.com

Port of San Diego Big Bay Balloon Parade | Events

Route plan is available here: http://www.holidaybowl.com/images/stories/events/2011_routemap_11.8.pdf

 

[Ralph Thornton]

Boy that rigging in that ship makes an interesting contrast to the balloon.

 

[Brian Moore]

Thanks for the heads-up, Chris. Cannae make due to the installation of a new oven, which is scheduled for today. Great fotie, though!

 

[Pete Askew]

And if I'm not mistaken, that's Squiddly Diddly isn't it?!! I thought he'd retired!!

 

[Pete Askew]

Or Sushied as they say in the trade I believe!!

 

[Chris Dodkin]

Just heading back from this year's parade now. Got some good shots I think

Shot the 5D2 and 24mm and the 1N and 50mm with Ilford PanF, so should have captured something!