Buenos Dias, este "Cinco de Mayo"

Habla espanol? No comprende? Que pasa?
Well, I've pretty well exhausted my Spanish vocabulary there. And I'm not sure it's even correct! This 5th day of May has been pretty non-eventful for me. That's a GOOD thing! I really don't know why the Mexicans even celebrate "Cinco de Mayo". Actually, I didn't even know it was a festive day until I read Heids World. Would someone care to enlighten me? I got home so late last night (or this morning) that I felt poorly, so instead of just going around being miserable, I went back to bed. I don't remember when I've ever done that, but I think it cured me. I'm feeling much better now, and might even be pleasant company for the evening.
Yesterday, I transported the Middle School Band to Pella for the Tulip Time Festivities. It turned out much better that we'd feared. We left in steady rain, and drove in rain all the way to Oskaloosa. The rain stopped, and although it was cloudy and cool with a stiff breeze, we stayed dry the whole time. There was much to see and lots of unique shopping opportunities. In fact, I'm thinking it would be fun to go back later, when they're not over crowded with the Tulip Time tourists. The little girl in the picture was dressed in traditional Dutch including the little wooden shoes. She was in the Windmill Antique Mall to visit with her Grandma. They had two parades, lots of food vendors, and many other activities going on throughout the day.
A few photos from the afternoon parade:

These were the Queen candidates. And the Pella Christian School Marching Band. Can you imagine marching in those wooden Dutch clogs?
That would certainly deter ME from being in the marching band!










The floats were elaborate and beautiful. Looking down the street you see the huge windmill.