Matt and three of his friends from school decided to run in the Starlight Run. This is a 5K fun run that happens before the Starlight Parade, one of the three parades during the Rose Festival. The run takes place on the parade route and many runners wear costumes. It is an incredibly fun run, both to run (because of the thousands of people cheering you on) and to watch (because some of the costumes are incredibly cool and some of the runners in better shape wear skimpy things that cause inadvertent nudity while they are running.)
They thought of a lot of potential costumes, but settled on Little Bo Peep and her sheep. Costumes were made and turned out quite well. They even took place in the costume contest before the parade, though sadly did not win.
I went along as an athletic supporter and photo taker. I enjoyed watching all the runners come in and, in true Portland Fashion, saw many people I know. My favorite costume was the guy who was the Portland Tram. He was amazing and deserved to win airfare for two to wherever Southwest flies. Happily the judges agreed and he won first prize in the individual contest. Third prize was Waldo, of Where's Waldo fame.
Afterwards, Team Sheep took a long Max ride back to the car and ate some pizza.
Thanks for the text...I needed that! -Sara
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