Aren't they just the cutest little things?! I have several poses on these little guys. The thing about the mummers is it's usually a family thing. People who march in the parade include their kids, grandkids, etc.
The sparklies were on the backdrop (it was from a car of the train from the previous shot). It really showed up well. The spots without sparklies are where their shadows are being cast from the harsh spotlights the tv station was using.