The Plaza after an early morning rain
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Paths curved around the center
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At the western end was Arica Street
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Kids played ball after the rain that morning
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Preparation was made for the parade on Putumeyo Street
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Typical traffic passed on Antonio Raimondi Street
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From the Plaza the waterfront was just down Napo Street
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The flagpole was prepared for the morning's events
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The first of the parade marched down Antonio Raimondi
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A marching band was the first to pass on Napo Street
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Soldiers followed with automatic weapons and bayonets
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Marines were next with traditional swords
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Air Force personnel marched in the parade too
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A Navy band cut into the Plaza's center
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Police with side arms marched too
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Troops were called to order
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Troops turned to face the Plaza
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The first flag was prepared to be raised
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Troops stood at attention along Napo Street
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Citizens watched from Antonio Raimondi Street
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Note the Gustave Eiffel "Iron house" in the background   •  Plaza de Armas, Iquitos, Peru   •  (Photo posted Wednesday 22 April 2009)   •  (Photo taken 10:05:06 Sunday 5 April 2009)   •  © 2009 Bryan Costales

Music played. Speeches were given. All waited.
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Finally the first of three flags was raised
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And everyone saluted
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