So I went down for the parade. I did not stick around for the rally in front McCormick place because when I saw the riot gear come, and heard the order to disperse, I figured I didn't need that in my life.
Well anyway, here's my pictures, 37 to keep you amused.
Fairly certain this isn't Obama's limo, because at the time of this photo, he was supposed to be addressing everyone.
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the pope UO, on Flickr
I camped out on the route from downtown to McCormick, so saw a lot of security whizzing by
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the pope UO, on Flickr
Calm before the storm on Michigan Ave
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the pope UO, on Flickr
There was an entire family of these scooters. I dunno, just found them interesting and dorky
DSC_3729.jpg by
the pope UO, on Flickr
I'm going to add this to the bicycle thread over in the Skybar
DSC_3738.jpg by
the pope UO, on Flickr
Riot Shields and bikes are funny
DSC_3741.jpg by
the pope UO, on Flickr
The group of Vets who turned in their medals
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the pope UO, on Flickr
The masses
DSC_3745.jpg by
the pope UO, on Flickr
Just about every group was represented here, though the majority was oriented towards NATO
DSC_3746.jpg by
the pope UO, on Flickr
Meh
DSC_3747.jpg by
the pope UO, on Flickr
What do we want? Silly hats in 92F Weather!
DSC_3748.jpg by
the pope UO, on Flickr
Darn Communisses.
DSC_3753.jpg by
the pope UO, on Flickr
More of the masses
DSC_3755.jpg by
the pope UO, on Flickr
Hard to come up with original captions
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the pope UO, on Flickr
Nice shades
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the pope UO, on Flickr
I even have something for Canadians!
DSC_3767.jpg by
the pope UO, on Flickr
I really don't enjoy the Anarchists
DSC_3769.jpg by
the pope UO, on Flickr
Alright, I get it, you don't like your picture taken
DSC_3770.jpg by
the pope UO, on Flickr
No, F you
DSC_3771.jpg by
the pope UO, on Flickr
Poor news guys today
DSC_3774.jpg by
the pope UO, on Flickr
I like his sign
DSC_3779.jpg by
the pope UO, on Flickr
Getting a little repetitive, I know
DSC_3781.jpg by
the pope UO, on Flickr
Superintendent McCarthy (highest ranking officer)
DSC_3782.jpg by
the pope UO, on Flickr
Rally On
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the pope UO, on Flickr
I enjoy the happy, peaceful ones
DSC_3791.jpg by
the pope UO, on Flickr
The wistfully looking on guy belongs on a mural in Philadelphia
DSC_3793.jpg by
the pope UO, on Flickr
Jay Cutler has seen better days
DSC_3794.jpg by
the pope UO, on Flickr
Wake up, you're marching!
DSC_3799.jpg by
the pope UO, on Flickr
Yawn
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the pope UO, on Flickr
Wikitastic
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the pope UO, on Flickr
sorry, pretty much posting everything from Flickr
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the pope UO, on Flickr
ditto
DSC_3813.jpg by
the pope UO, on Flickr
Had no idea Guy Fawkes was a vegan
DSC_3815.jpg by
the pope UO, on Flickr
He's a killing machine
DSC_3816.jpg by
the pope UO, on Flickr
This guy seemed important to the cause
DSC_3818.jpg by
the pope UO, on Flickr
Your guess is as good as mine
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the pope UO, on Flickr
That's my queue to go!
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the pope UO, on Flickr