You may have heard that Miss Elle was recently in a parade. That she may have even been the star attraction of one group in the parade.
You would be right.
Every year in the Biddeford/Saco area they hold "La Kermesse", which is a week-long Franco-American festival that has music, food, rides, activities galore and the aforementioned parade. The Relay for Life / American Cancer Society had a float in the parade and they wanted Elle to be their special person. And so, of course, Elle became a parade princess. Specifically, she was "Miss Relay Survivor".
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Here is the sign that went on the side of the car. Elle got to take it home.
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Here is Elle getting her sash secured around her. Beth rode with Elle and got one that said "Caregiver." Unlike Elle, though, she didn't get a tiara. I think she is still bummed out about this...
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And here is Elle all set and ready to get in the car. Was there anyone cuter at the parade? I think we know the answer to that...
I don't actually have any photos of the parade in progress yet. But as soon as I do I will post them. Suffice it to say, she was a great float rider, waving to the crowd and winning them over with the total package of cute that is Elle.
So, until then, here is a bonus photo of Elle eating a taco at Costa Vida in South Portland. Enjoy!