The Mask Parade

Nelson Mask Parade 2015 from Mr Skiperoo on Vimeo.
The Mask parade finally hit the streets of Nelson and what a spectacle it proved to be! Another perfect day in sun city; milky blue skies met with a sea of vibrant colours, and chorus of enthusiastic children. It's only a shame so many of the smiling faces were concealed by their creativity. It's taken several weeks of preparation; a lot of hot glue, copious amounts of paint, and numerous visits to Harvey Norman's excess cardboard supply, but now the stage was set.

A lively Montgomery Square was the setting for the opening act: teachers joyfully circulating with staplers, masking tape and an abundance of weathered string to make last minute alterations. The streets lined with hundreds of cheering support, and the atmosphere didn't fail to disappoint.

HSS had opted for the 'Where's Wally?' theme to coincide with the 2015 Port Nelson's Mask Parade overall topic of 'the world of books'. The children from HSS arriving in a sea of red and white, with each syndicate occupying another setting. 

The Seniors confidently parading their diverse and very creative 'Wild, Wild, West' entry. The creativity and imagination was on show for all to see: Cowboys and Cowgirls, sheriffs, miners, Gold diggers. We had our own Saloon town, complete with county jails, outlaws, poker players, can-can girls, trains and wagons. A series of Cactii concealed Wally, as he weaved through horses, a buffalo, dynamite sticks, tumble-weed, stray bags of loot and the odd sheriffs badge!

Other syndicates chose themes 'Under the Sea', 'Dragons, Knights and Princesses', 'Land of Pirates' and 'Creatures from the Hungry Caterpillar'. An exceptional team effort from all the parents, teachers and Children. Thankyou to all the parents for their help and assistance in assisting with costumes, escorting the children to and from the mask parade and continued support throughout the main event. I'm sure everyone would agree; an overwhelming success!