June 25, 2006 (Geneva, IL) Swedish Days Parade SUNDAYArcturus1020 wrote:Photos from this year's parade: SWEDISH DAYS PARADE
(sorry, the photos are really out of order)
About the Swedish Days: 57th Annual Midsommar Festival
6-25-06
This weekend has been busy! The city of Geneva asked us to be in this parade last year, but we were unable to attend because we were already scheduled for a different parade that day. They approached us again this year, and we were able to do it. Great parade; we were really marching fast too, so it didn't take long to get to the end of the parade. A lot of people enjoyed seeing the "Star Wars guys" (and yes, I'm Swedish by heritage, by the way). The weather was off and on rain, turning later to severe thunderstorms. Fortunately, the rain gave us a break during the parade, and the heavy stuff didn't come down until we all started heading home. A good time was had by all . . . even if they were passing out American flags instead of Swedish flags.
Participants:
1.) TK9989 Kathy van Beuningen (stormtrooper)
2.) TD1043 (dustrho) Chris Rhoads (sandtrooper)
3.) TK6442 (Fitz6442) John Fitzsimmonds (stormtrooper)
4.) TB0101 Aimee Jorgensen (bikerscout)
5.) TB/SL 9442 Chris Schwarz (bikerscout)
6.) TK1781 Rich Markle (dad vader) (Darth Vader)
7.) Winter Fenlynn (Cherly Whittaker) (Jedi)
8.) TB1020 Jim Tampa (bikerscout)
9.) TI3228 Jessi Tampa (TIE Pilot)
10.) SL7956 Anthony Day (dark anakin)
11.) SL5365 Jennifer Loomis (jedi)
12.) TB7926 Ryan Day (bankyscout) (bikerscout)
13.) Princess Dee - (Queen Amidala - Parade Gown)
14.) Joe Hella - Jedi (Rebel Legion) Jedi
15.) TI1296 - Joseph Flores - TIE pilot
Kids/Helpers
16.) Quincy (Jedi and/or Banner carrier)
17.) Darcy (MWG Cheerleader and/or Banner carrier)
18.) Connor (RotJ Luke and/or Banner carrier)
19.) Gabby (Mini-Princess Leia ANH)