Teddy Bear Parade draws happy crowd

 

 
 
 
 
Staking out her vantage point, 16-month-old Andrea Doege of Coquitlam, with her teddy, prepares for the action to march by on Sunday at the Coquitlam Grande Parade.
 

Staking out her vantage point, 16-month-old Andrea Doege of Coquitlam, with her teddy, prepares for the action to march by on Sunday at the Coquitlam Grande Parade.

Photograph by: Jennifer Gauthier , Coquitlam NOW

People of all ages lined Pinetree Way Sunday to take in the 2012 Coquitlam Grande Parade of Teddy Bears, which marched from the parking lot in Coquitlam Centre to Town Centre Park.

With the weather cooperating and keeping both spectators and parade participants dry, observers enjoyed the colourful and multicultural marching displays that wandered into the park, where the Teddy Bear Picnic took place.

This year's grand marshal was Bob McNary.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Staking out her vantage point, 16-month-old Andrea Doege of Coquitlam, with her teddy, prepares for the action to march by on Sunday at the Coquitlam Grande Parade.
 

Staking out her vantage point, 16-month-old Andrea Doege of Coquitlam, with her teddy, prepares for the action to march by on Sunday at the Coquitlam Grande Parade.

Photograph by: Jennifer Gauthier , Coquitlam NOW

 
Staking out her vantage point, 16-month-old Andrea Doege of Coquitlam, with her teddy, prepares for the action to march by on Sunday at the Coquitlam Grande Parade.
Looking to lead the procession, three-year-old Mackenzie runs along Pinetree Way prior to the start of Sunday's Coquitlam Grande Parade
The Costa family of Port Coquitlam are seated and ready for the procession Sunday, as they await the start of the Coquitlam Grande Parade.
Mild, dry weather made the wait bearable for four-year-old Alyssa and her friend Paulie on Sunday at the Coquitlam Grande Parade.
With the parade about to begin, six-year old Taryn and mom Cara Baldwin get ready for the Coquitlam Grande Parade.
Ready to lead the parade was three-year old Simone and Mono Monkey on Sunday, as they await the start of the Coquitlam Grande Parade.
The crowd lined Pinetree Way from Coquitlam Centre Mall to Pinewood Avenue in anticipation of marching bands and teddy bear floats during Sunday's Coquitlam Grande Parade.
Parade grand marshal Bob McNary was in a unicorn mood as he headed up the procession of cars and floats at Sunday's Coquitlam Grande Parade.
Coquitlam Mayor Richard Stewart stopped and got his photo taken at Sunday's Grande Parade.
Sunday's Coquitlam Grande Parade included plenty of musical performances and dancers from a variety of local clubs and groups.
Performers demonstrated musical notes and dance skills in a colourful display during Sunday's Coquitlam Grande Parade.
Performers of all shapes and heights caught the attention of the crowd during Sunday's Coquitlam Grande Parade.
Performers of all shapes and sizes caught the attention of the crowd during Sunday's Coquitlam Grande Parade.
Members of the Cedar Hills Caledonian Pipe Band provided some of the music heard at Sunday's Coquitlam Grande Parade.
Participants walked, rode, pedalled and even rolled along Pinetree Way as part of Sunday's Coquitlam Grande Parade.
Participants and spectators enjoyed the dry weather during Sunday's Coquitlam Grande Parade.
The Coquitlam Express' Jace Hennig, No. 18, and Alexander Kerfoot were on hand to give out goodies to the crowd as part of Sunday's Coquitlam Grande Parade.
The Coquitlam Express were on hand to give out goodies to the crowd as part of Sunday's Coquitlam Grande Parade.
The Gizeh Shriners Mini Corps two-wheeled it down the parade route during Sunday's Coquitlam Grande Parade.
The Gizeh Shriners Mini Corps two-wheeled it down the parade route during Sunday's Coquitlam Grande Parade.
Parade goers were in great spirits and shared it with the crowd during Sunday's Coquitlam Grande Parade.
Local martial arts clubs put on a marching display of skills as part of Sunday's Coquitlam Grande Parade.
Keeping a safe speed during the procession was Tri-Cities Speed Watch and the RCMP bear during Sunday's Coquitlam Grande Parade.
Participants and spectators enjoyed the dry weather during Sunday's Coquitlam Grande Parade.
Helping keep time during the procession were a number of marching bands during Sunday's Coquitlam Grande Parade.
Sunday's Coquitlam Grande Parade appealed to spectators of all ages, as David Gordon keeps a hold on 18-month-old Nathaniel.
 
 
 
 
 
 

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