Happy New Year! Mule (John Sears) walked the entire route of the Pasadena Rose Parade with Little Girl and Lady. The third mule, Pebbles, who had just joined the string on Christmas Day had had some physical issues the day before and was returned to her home ranch (she’s okay). All sorts of people freely walk, run, bicycle, skateboard, and roller skate in the early pre-parade hours, but “The Mules” certainly stood out above the rest. In 2013 and 2016, Mule actually injected himself and the mules into the parade itself, and was politely asked to leave. (Thanks to Steve Hulka for the photo)
A Film by John McDonald and Nina Schwanse