April 20, 2003 : Toronto, Ontario

"Everyone loves a parade!" Well, some of us do anyway. It's Easter and that means the return of the Beaches Easter Parade. This year, the 501st Canadian Garrison and some of Kropserkel's friends helped out. The ever-present TI829 and TK1605 showed up with TK878 doing his work behind the camera. There was also Scott (Kropserkel) as a Nazgul, Jess as Arwen, Richard as the Moria Orc, and David who put on a great show as Batman. Some members of the Midwest 501st Garrison drove up from the US: Debra, DZ0542 (Andy) & DZ0677 (Kimmy) the sandcouple, Spimmy the sandbaby, and Kia the wonder dog.

I'm happy to report that the weather finally cooperated with us and we had a glorious, sunny day. The 501st was a big hit with parents and children alike and we had a great time. What an excellent way to start the costuming season for us here in Toronto!

Many thanks to Kropserkel for inviting us!!

Yipeee... it's the pictures! (click on thumbnail for larger photo)
It's Arwen!	Awww.. ain't Spimmy cute?	Ready to get it on!	You should get that cut looked at.
Jedi hunting season starts now.	The baddies are coming.	Wait.. where did I park again?	Kia the winged... dog?
Hey there!	Spoooooky!		Nazgul babysitting services.
Kia looks tired.	The Lord of the Rings gang.	The Star Wars contingent.
The crowds gather.	The troops start...	... and head out.	It's your friendly neighbourhood Mandalorian!
Yes... I will shoot you.	I see sandpeople!	Hi kid.	Nope, the Ring isn't here.
The happy sandcouple.	Troops come marching one by one...		She's got a sword! RUN!
Where did everybody go?	It's an orc!	Oh.. Spimmy made a sandpoo.	Troops marching.
What you don't want to see on the beach.	Heading back to the transports	Yeah... we're done for.	One-Ring-cam view of Arwen (Jess).
Master Replicas... watch out!	Hey... can we eat it?		Help me, these people are so weird!

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