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As well as the parade, there was a little selection of market stalls and a concert band playing big band classics in the bandstand.
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The parade is led by Queen Victoria herself (kind of!)
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Her Majesty was followed by the Military Cadence Marching Band. I have a real thing for marching bands. There's something about the rattling of the snare drums that makes me really excited!
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There were classic cars galore. This adorable 1957 Austin A35 was my favourite, driven by a just-as-adorable woman in a matching blouse. I'm not going to lie- I kind of want to be her! (I sound like I really know my classic cars but, in fact, I'm just very good at researching!)
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Every time I see this photo, it makes me laugh. Is it wrong that I still harbour a secret desire to be the person inside one of these costumes?
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Another marching band! This time, it was The Spitfires (14th Eastleigh Scout and Guide Band).
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What a gorgeous, happy little fella! I love him!
In a few weeks, I have the local airshow coming up, and Rich and I have managed to get residents' tickets. I'm very excited about having another local event to share!
this looks amazing! were not that far from Aldershot so im surprised I haven't been too this.
ReplyDeleteo and I know witch airshow your talking about :)
Catherine x
beauty is in the eye of the beholder
I'm really excited about it! I worked there when I was 16 and hated it, but I'm looking forward to visiting it as a guest haha!
DeleteIt looks like so much fun - I love local events like this! :)
ReplyDeletetheemeralddove21.blogspot.co.uk
Me too! Quirky, local events are the best!
DeleteThis looks like such a fun little day out!
ReplyDeleteHayley
Water Painted Dreams xo
Aww the little guy at the end is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteMegan x | MeganRoisinn
Isn't he beautiful!
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