An inaugural event

So I went to the inauguration of Rick Scott as Florida's 45th governor yesterday and if you missed it, don't worry about it. Thank goodness for the bands. THE BANDS! The bands really turned this day around and made it fun. 

WARNING: This post is SUPER heavy with photos. Enjoy!

1. Elephants in downtown Tally. 2. But the circus followed the MASS MEDIA. 3. Renamed the streets. 4. El Governor 5. La Lt. Governor 6. THE people. 7. Walking the route in stilletos. Actually she rode in a car until she almost reached the grandstand. Ha. 8. Rick Scott Way aka Porta Potty Place.

I have to say that it was really cool to see the tactical teams on the roofs and agents with earwigs in the crowd. MEDIA EVERYWHERE. The photographers. With big lenses and fannypacks. Gotta get me one of those. And then there were those just trying to make a buck... newsboy, buttonman, and cotton candy vendor.

The little tyke was riding in one of the family cars that brought officials to the grandstand. 

Finally, the PARADE! Music, dancing, and loud DRUMMING. 

Then LEON came on scene.

 Caught them on the walk back to the school too!

All in all, good photos made it a good day.