Three Kings Day – Jan. 12, 2014

I went to the Three Kings Day Parade in the Little Havana neighborhood of Miami today and had a really good time. Blue sky, sunshine, friendly people, what’s not to like. Enjoy the photos.

 

Calle Ocho, celebrations, Daniel Carroll, Eleanor, Florida < United States < North America, goat, Latin, Little Havanna, Miami < South Florida, Outdoor, parade, Sam Towne, shepherd, Three Kings Day Parade

Eleanor, the goat, relaxes before the start of the Three Kings Day Parade with her two shepherds, Daniel Carroll, left, and Sam Towne, back center.

 

2013 Rookie of the Year, announcer, Calle Ocho, celebrations, Eduardo Gonzalez Rubio, Florida < United States < North America, Grand Marshall, Jose Fernandez, Latin, Little Havanna, Miami < South Florida, Miami Marlins, Outdoor, parade, pitcher, radio, Rafael "Felo" Ramírez, Three Kings Day Parade

Grand Marshall and Miami Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez, center, poses with radio personality Eduardo Gonzalez Rubio, left, and Rafael “Felo” Ramírez, Marlins Spanish play-by-play announcer, right, before the start of the Three Kings Day Parade. Fernandez was the 2013 National League Rookie of the Year.

 

Calle Ocho, camel, celebrations, Daniel Carroll, Florida < United States < North America, Latin, Little Havanna, Miami < South Florida, Outdoor, parade, shepherd, Three Kings Day Parade

Shepherd Daniel Carroll waits for the start of the Three Kings Day Parade.

 

 

Calle Ocho, celebrations, Florida < United States < North America, Latin, Little Havanna, Miami < South Florida, Outdoor, parade, Three Kings, Three Kings Day Parade, Wise Men

The Three Kings, from left: Gabriel Lopez, in yellow; Salvador Cajete, in purple; and Oscar Vasquez, in tan, wave to the crowd at the start of the Three Kings Day Parade.

 

Calle Ocho, camel, celebrations, Florida < United States < North America, Latin, Little Havanna, Miami < South Florida, Outdoor, parade, shepherd, Three Kings Day Parade

Shepherds walk their camels down Calle Ocho during the Three Kings Day Parade.

 

Bubbles, Calle Ocho, celebrations, Florida < United States < North America, fun, Latin, Little Havanna, Miami < South Florida, Outdoor, parade, play, Three Kings Day Parade

Xavier releases bubbles at the Three Kings Day Parade.

 

Calle Ocho, celebrations, Fire Department, fire dog, Florida < United States < North America, Latin, Little Havanna, mascot, Miami < South Florida, Outdoor, parade, Sparky, Three Kings Day Parade

Sparky the Fire Dog waves to the crowd.

 

American Senior High School, blue sky, Calle Ocho, celebrations, Florida < United States < North America, Latin, Little Havanna, march, Miami < South Florida, Outdoor, parade, Three Kings Day Parade

American Senior High School members perform during the Three Kings Day Parade.

 

blue sky, Bubbles, Calle Ocho, celebrations, cheer, Florida < United States < North America, Isabella Gauging, Latin, Little Havanna, Miami < South Florida, Outdoor, parade, pink umbrella, play, Rosabella Davila, Three Kings Day Parade, umbrella

Isabella and Rosabella release bubbles and cheer at the parade.