Marching Lions (4)

They came in national dress.

Marching Lions (3)

They brought their cars - and the odd bus.

Marching Lions (2)

They came with flags and banners.

Marching Lions

The 93rd Annual Lions Clubs International Convention took place in Sydney last week. Delegates from over 100 countries took part in the Lions Clubs International Parade which is a key element of the Convention.

I knew about the parade but was surprised at how large it was. I watched for an hour but gave up at "I". Countries marched alphabetically, except for the USA which for some reason marched by state.

Anzac Day - In Readiness

Anzac Day - Not just the Allies

These days its not just the Allies who march. This is a sign carried by the Turkish contingent - the enemy all those years ago.

Anzac Day - The Watchers

Anzac Day - The Bands

Anzac Day - The Marchers

Corpus Christi

Walking back to the station after having lunch with a friend I wondered why all the city streets were barricaded. Several minutes later I found out - the annual Catholic Church Corpus Christi procession, apparently bigger than usual this year in the lead up to World Youth Day in July.