Here we were, minding our own business and watching the Olympics diving when this absolute racket was heard outside. Time for all of us to sprint to the girls' room to see what was going on. Hm. Nothing to be seen, but there was a crowd in the Piazza Jacopone, and what sounded like brass.
Multiple Hooks flew around, gathering shoes, "going out" clothes, keys, and the like. Turned out to be a brass marching band! There were about 12 musicians playing their hearts out...including a sousaphone, three drum kits, and saxes and more. They had these cute little choreographed moves that were sort of dancy. The "marching" part is a bit sketchy, more like "weaving and bobbing in rows", but nonetheless they were just precious. Traffic was sort-of blocked and there were probably 150 people in the audience. We all paraded together to the Piazza di Popolo for a few more numbers. Such fun!
They took a break, and I confess I got tired of waiting for them to restart. So I'm now cosily ensconced watching the bike pursuit while hearing the accompaniment that has apparently moved back to Piazza Jacopone.
Cheerfully,
Alexandra
Multiple Hooks flew around, gathering shoes, "going out" clothes, keys, and the like. Turned out to be a brass marching band! There were about 12 musicians playing their hearts out...including a sousaphone, three drum kits, and saxes and more. They had these cute little choreographed moves that were sort of dancy. The "marching" part is a bit sketchy, more like "weaving and bobbing in rows", but nonetheless they were just precious. Traffic was sort-of blocked and there were probably 150 people in the audience. We all paraded together to the Piazza di Popolo for a few more numbers. Such fun!
They took a break, and I confess I got tired of waiting for them to restart. So I'm now cosily ensconced watching the bike pursuit while hearing the accompaniment that has apparently moved back to Piazza Jacopone.
Cheerfully,
Alexandra
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