Last night I suffered through the cold and wind (somewhere in the upper 30s) for the Saints homecoming victory parade. It was so worth all the shivering and somehow I managed to hold still long enough to get a few photos. Above is my favorite. It's Head Coach Sean Payton with the Vince Lombardi trophy with the throngs of people in the shadow of the Dome. I must have taken 600 photos during the 3 hour event, but this one tops them all in my book.

Drew Brees (QB #9) got a little distracted by some beads and never turned toward where I was standing. I found a spot on the second level of a parking garage next to a photographer from the Times-Picayune. I wish that I had made the decision to rent a telephoto lens, but I guess we all live and learn.

Head Coach Sean Payton will surely have sore arms today for all the trophy waving he did, but I've never seen someone so proud of something. It was an amazing sight. They are still waiting on actual estimates of how many people turned out but it was hundreds of thousands and the crowd continued to grow thoughtout the evening. Many are saying that the numbers top those of any Mardi Gras ever. New Orleans sure does know how to throw a parade and have a party! Once again, I'm so proud to be a part of this city!