So I went!  Andrea t. S. (the Storm) did not show up.  Yea!   Hence I enjoyed the afternoon in Washington Square.   My friend, Esi, came over from Brooklyn, we knitted & chatted & then lo & behold yards & yards of the most beautiful silks began to cluster.   A PARADE!  The Celebration of INDIA!   I have a particular fondness for the people of India (another story) so this was pure delight.   The floats were, as you can see by this one, full of color & fun; what you can't see is that this float (& all the floats) were being pulled by the men.  Go men! 

This was a most festive & peaceful crowd.   Noisy with joy & music, coupled with the delicious aroma of the classic Indian cuisine - my favorite in all the world, I could hardly remember to knit. 

Speaking of fibers, I have to say, again, how enjoyable it was to see such colors, exquisite fabrics, embroidery & the impressive array of styles of dress: wrapped, draped, pleated, tucked, flowing.  International couture.  Sublime.

Such a day!  Oh yeah, the knitting was great!