Cape Verdean 4th of July Parade -- July 3rd 2010

On July 3rd, I rode in the Cape Verdean 4th of July Parade in New Bedford, MA! We started by meeting at Executive Motors to pick up my car for the parade! Thank you so much to Bob Burgess for letting me ride in the fabulous black Mitsubishi Eclipse! I don't think I'll ever own a car that nice!!

At the beginning of the parade route, I had about a half an hour to talk to other people in the parade! The first people I met were some adorable little girls who were riding on the DCS float. One of them asked me "Are you a princess? Are you gonna be the Queen?" She was adorable!

I also saw Ashley Bendiksen, Miss Apponagansett Bay, and Ashley Hebert, Miss New Bedford. These girls both did a fabulous job competing in Miss Massachusetts just the weekend prior, and it was great to see them again! I had the opportunity to meet a lot of people from the New Bedford area, including Congressman Barney Frank.

Then, it was time for the parade to begin! It was very hot day, but I had so much fun! The parade was an hour and a half long and I threw out FOURTEEN pounds of candy!! I don't think 14 pounds of candy is on my Miss America's Outstanding Teen diet. ;) During the parade, I got to talk to a bunch of people, and even hold a bearded dragon! It was only a little bit scary...

I had such a fabulous time at my first parade, and I can't wait to ride in more! Here are some pictures from the day:








Love,
Kendall