Bath Tub Races

This is one of my favorite happenings of the year around town. This was begun in honor of a downtown businessman who always had dreamed of such an even. Seven years ago, shortly after he died, it became a reality.

Now who is trying to get points here, the police or Chris?

Each entry must have a tub with so much water in it and this was a chilly day! 

Throughout the race water balloons fly and water guns shoot streams of water. The kids love it! 

The first of several stops had various challenges for the teams. Usually they just get out and run around the tub.

After the race we spotted Chris and Joy on the street below and they joined us at Andrew's, a new cajun restaurant in town, for coffee and beignets.

Running of the Tubs

Several years we had rain but this year it was a blustery 56 degrees at the 9:25 start of the running of the tubs.

The fire department and police department began the races with a grudge rematch.

When else can kids take their water guns to town and squirt people.

Their steering was a major problem for this tub.

This horse was getting pelted with water balloons as he ran down the avenue. At the time I did not realize that Otto, the jockey who rode Secretariat in the movie, was driving this team. He faired better in the movie!

This was the third of three stopping points before reaching the end. I am not sure what they did at this point.

Clyde is really getting into these new hair styles. What a guy!

The Love Boat is walking back up to the Arlington Hotel where the races begin.

At the first stopping point everyone, including the driver, has to run around the tub.