Bright and early on a brisk Saturday morning, thousands of people showed up to watch the Fiesta Bowl Parade make its way through the streets of central Phoenix.
A formation of vintage bi-planes kicked off the parade, flying over Central Avenue.
Saturday's line up had it all: big helium balloons, a huge variety of classic cars slowly cruising down the street, a wide variety of dance troupes and, of course, no parade would be complete without dozens of colorful floats.
The parade's first ever entry from Wickengburg was mostly built by students.
"We've been working on the float for about a month, built all by students and teachers and maybe families of the teachers and families of the students, we had about 50 different people work on it, over 35 students," said Kevin Elinksi.
Local dignitaries, including Governor Jan Brewer, Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton and Sheriff Joe Arpaio, on his infamous tank, were also part of the festivities.
They were joined by a band of superheroes, and who ya gonna call to make sure the crowds really enjoyed themselves? The ghostbusters, of course, complete with their iconic Ecto-1 Ambulance.
The floats kept the big crowds entertained, as more than 100,000 people lined the streets to watch this year's spectacle.
The Fiesta Bowl game between the Oregon Ducks and Kansas State Wildcats is in Glendale on Thursday. Game time is 6:30 p.m..
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Former Rep. Anthony Weiner launched his campaign for mayor of New York City this week, but his website seems to indicate he is running for office in Pittsburgh. The stylized and colorized image used in
Former Rep. Anthony Weiner launched his campaign for mayor of New York City this week, but his website seems to indicate he is running for office in Pittsburgh. The stylized and colorized image used in
Thursday, May 23 2013 3:18 PM EDT2013-05-23 19:18:28 GMT
Authorities say two New York City men and a New Jersey man kidnapped another man off a Queens street in broad daylight and held him for over a month, demanding $3 million from his family.
Authorities say two New York City men and a New Jersey man kidnapped another man off a Queens street in broad daylight and held him for over a month, demanding $3 million from his family.
Thursday, May 23 2013 1:43 PM EDT2013-05-23 17:43:15 GMT
Kerry Kennedy has joined farmworkers protesting outside Wendy's shareholder meeting in Manhattan.
Kerry Kennedy has joined farmworkers protesting outside Wendy's shareholder meeting in Manhattan. The protesters said Thursday they want Wendy's to sign an agreement to safeguard working conditions for Florida tomato pickers.
Thursday, May 23 2013 12:55 PM EDT2013-05-23 16:55:29 GMT
A $1,000 reward has been posted for information leading to the arrest and conviction of two men seen running to and away from a homicide scene Tuesday night in Camden.
A $1,000 reward has been posted for information leading to the arrest and conviction of two men seen running to and away from a homicide scene Tuesday night in Camden.
Thursday, May 23 2013 9:07 AM EDT2013-05-23 13:07:03 GMT
The NYPD arrested a suspect in the latest anti-gay attack in the city, said police.
The NYPD arrested a suspect in the latest anti-gay attack in the city, said police. The incident Monday night involved two men, who police say, had met at the Bowery Mission and went out drinking together in the East Village. Roman Gornell, 39, was arrested on Wednesday.
Thursday, May 23 2013 9:05 AM EDT2013-05-23 13:05:21 GMT
Hollywood superstar Brad Pitt made a trip to the birthplace of Frank Sinatra on Wednesday night to promote his new movie, "World War Z."
Hollywood superstar Brad Pitt made a trip to the birthplace of Frank Sinatra on Wednesday night to promote his new movie, "World War Z." Pitt stunned the crowd at the Clearview Cinemas when he walked in just before the start of the special screening.
