Photo Gallery

Halloween Parade

Kids, big kids and pets march down Mt. Vernon Avenue in Del Ray Sunday, October 25, with the spirit of Halloween in full swing. (Photos/Austin Danforth)
October 29, 2009

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An Alexandria mom, a grape vine and a cat were some of the alter egos on display Saturday at Del Ray's Halloween parade.

(Photo: Austin Danforth)

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The shuttle landed on Mt. Vernon Avenue but carried some unhappy crew members.

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It was unclear whether these Star Wars storm troopers found young Skywalker.

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It's hard to tell if this "ogre" enjoyed himself.

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Three-of-a-kind.

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Aspiring witches and wizards brandished wands but cast no spells Sunday.

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The Grand Marshal leads the way before more than 1,000 others marched the parade route.    

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"Bob McDognell" made an appearance shortly after Alexandria civic leaders passed by.

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Despite apparent tension, the characters did not come to blows.

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Wonderwoman made an appearance in her ship.

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The Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry pays a visit to Del Ray.

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Meet the next Superman.

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Thankfully the crowd didn't crush these fresh grapes.

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Spiderman and friends joined the crowd Sunday afternoon.

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