Wednesday, March 21, 2018

Pipe Band

There were several pipe bands in the St Patrick's Day Parade and this was one of the most striking ones with everyone in their red plaid kilts. This pic was taken on Bloor St near the beginning of the parade in front of Varsity Stadium which is the playing field of the U of Toronto. You can see the bubble which covers the field at this time of year. It was a windy day so a kilt wouldn't have been the warmest outfit to be wearing!  
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22 comments:

  1. Billy Blue EyesMarch 21, 2018 at 8:41 AM

    Brave is all I can say to wear a kilt in the cold like that, mind you our postmen go around in shorts in the winter

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  2. TomMarch 21, 2018 at 9:24 AM

    ...a common sight and sound in parades here too!

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  3. AndyMarch 21, 2018 at 10:25 AM

    A parade would not be the same without the pipers.

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  4. ChristineMarch 21, 2018 at 10:29 AM

    Their uniforms do look very smart - they just need to pull their socks up higher to keep warm! LOL!

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  5. SharonMarch 21, 2018 at 10:40 AM

    They have a long and drafty walk ahead of them!

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  6. CloudiaMarch 21, 2018 at 10:44 AM

    Wonderful capture, Pat! I can hear the pipes!

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  7. LowellMarch 21, 2018 at 10:55 AM

    What I like is the way you captured the motion or lack thereof ... with all the legs working together. Great composition. Great colors. As for the pipes, well, I'd rather smoke one than hear one! :)

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  8. William KendallMarch 21, 2018 at 11:27 AM

    I can just hear the sound of the pipes!

    Some university or other athletic facilities here use that kind of dome over the winter as well.

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  9. Taken For GrantedMarch 21, 2018 at 11:28 AM

    Love the sound of a pipe band. I can almost hear the music in your photo.

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  10. KarlMarch 21, 2018 at 1:05 PM

    Very proud men !

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  11. MichelleMarch 21, 2018 at 2:21 PM

    They look quite handsome!

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  12. JennMarch 21, 2018 at 2:47 PM

    I love the sound of bagpipes.

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  13. BillMarch 21, 2018 at 5:33 PM

    Bagpipes are awesome sounding instruments.

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  14. LesleyMarch 21, 2018 at 5:43 PM

    I enjoy a good pipe band. but I agree that the kilt is not exactly the best choice for this kind of weather.

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  15. Photo CacheMarch 21, 2018 at 6:27 PM

    Nice kilts.

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  16. CatalystMarch 21, 2018 at 9:37 PM

    And they're all in step, too. Mostly.

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  17. JimMarch 22, 2018 at 1:09 AM

    Great

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  18. s.cMarch 22, 2018 at 4:03 AM

    Just the right combination for the occasion.

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  19. PerthDailyPhotoMarch 22, 2018 at 12:26 PM

    Oh la! Windy days and kilts can be quite tricky 😀 love pipe bands Pat, they look so smart.

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  20. Maria GlóriaMarch 22, 2018 at 1:22 PM

    São bonitos os kilts vermelhos e gostei da foto. Os dias frios com céu azul me encantam.

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  21. JackMarch 25, 2018 at 10:03 PM

    Here we go. PIPERS!

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  22. 21 WitsMarch 27, 2018 at 12:15 PM

    What a wonderful musical experience!

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