Some images from yesterday’s West Indian Day parade in Brooklyn.
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Bloomberg and Powell
The main political event at the parade was Colin Powell endorsing Michael Bloomberg for re-election. "Look at the record of performance in the years that Mike has been mayor," said Powell, "and then base your vote on that performance. But also on the potential for what he can do in the next four years."
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Get the Word Out
After the endorsement, the mayor's campaign let everyone know about it.
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Lots of Help
Bloomberg's campaign had lots of people on that job.
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An Unofficial Sign
From a man who is not a Bloomberg fan.
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No Sign Needed
Sometimes, a hand gesture will get the message across.
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Transport Workers Have a Message
The most organized anti-Bloomberg effort at the parade came from the Transport Workers Union, whose members carried anti-Bloomberg signs along the entire parade route.
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Reinforcement
The giant T.W.U. signs are meant to communicate with T.W.U. members. It says so in the small-ish print at the top of their signs.
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Roger and Mike
Outgoing T.W.U. president Roger Toussaint manages another one of the union's signs during the parade.
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'The Next Mayor!'
Democratic mayoral candidate Bill Thompson shook hands and thanked a supporter who shouted encouragement.
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Liu's March
John Liu, who is on a quest to become the first Asian-American elected citywide, campaigned alongside Bill Thompson and David Paterson.
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A Bloomberg March Without Bloomberg
The Independence Party carried a banner featuring Fulani and Bloomberg's images. Fulani led that entourage. Bloomberg was not seen with them.
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Safety
And these guys helped keep an eye on all the politicking and parading.
