Did you see that guy dressed as Elvis Preslety in a red jumpsuit. It was City Councilman David Yasky.

No sign of Marty Markowitz at the parade.

Paprika, as always, played their percussive hearts out at the head of the parade.

Blinking devil ears were the hot $5 dollar item.

Funniest: The Devil in a Blue Dress (our friend and neighbor outdid himself).

OSFO added devil ears to her princess costume = devilish princess.

Was there more dancing than usual? I thought so.

Those skaters with the white masks, black robes, and long, extending arms were no where to be found.

Creative costume: Two girls: one washer and one dryer.

In a similar vein: Friend of OSFO dressed up as a box of Ritz crackers.

Best family costume: A leprachan holding a pot of gold; the baby as the gold, mom as the rainbow.

Best sandwich board costume: "Got kids into middle school and high school. Finaly have time but no energy left. Sorry no costume."

No Brooklyn Brides or Brooklyn Angels. Overall, the parade was low on architectural or anti-development costumes.