Cinco de Mayo - Rainy & Cold Edition

May 4

I paced up and down Cherokee for a few hours today in a cold, steady rain that might well have been an October day. Personally I loved it because I’m a grumpy old man, but I kept that to myself. I wondered if the crowd’s spirit might break in the dreariness of it, and I think it was perhaps listing that direction when a set of particularly bumpin’ songs from the main DJ booth set off a lively hour at least. And while not everyone was dancing it did reach a certain quorum, with a crowd around them.

Thought this was a defiantly spirited and deservedly well-attended street fair. Vendors shouting with aggressive warmth, everyone soaked despite our efforts, umbrellas bobbing, rows of every manner of meat grilling up. I found myself spying on multiple taco stands, making mental notes and hoping I picked the right one. I wore a waxed coat and rain boots, but between my mid-thigh and boot cuffs was water logged.

Below is the first shot where I felt warmed up. Awnings were prime real estate of course and presented a number of interesting moments and groupings.