Category: Parades

After four years of cheesy-ness, Bessie needed a costume change. Many hours of hunting down a foam ball and cardboard cutting later, she was transformed from MINI Cooper into an ice cream sundae. Bessie joined 9 other Milwaukee MINI enthusiasts for the State Fair parade celebrating the delights of Wisconsin from cows to sports. View

Bessie and the Milwaukee Minis spread their cheer at the State Fair parade. It seemed a little different from years past. The night before, riots had broken out - don't ask me why. So the day at the fair seemed lightly attended with a little less pep than years before. The police seemed to be

The Milwaukee Minis and Bessie had a wonderful time celebrating Independence day with the residents of New Berlin. I even managed to wave to my friend who I was convinced I would miss. Next year, I need some new decorations. Anyone got any ideas? View Photos...

Surprisingly, there were a lot less potentially fatal accidents this year at State Fair. I almost got one group, but they narrowly escaped. Not that I was aiming for them, no. More like, I was busy doing my parade duties of waving, grinning, steering, keeping an eye out for danger, while they did their anti-parade

Bessie became "Cheesy Rider" for the Wisconsin State Fair Parade. I finally got around to making a new costume for Bessie consisting of dozens of round poster board dots for that swiss cheese-look. Not all of the fair-goers seemed to understand the costume, but I think it turned out well considering it cost a whole