Every last Saturday in April (for the past 47 years) Austinites get together to celebrate the birthday of Eeyore...yes from the Winnie the Pooh series of stories. According to the story, Eeyore was upset and gloomy because he thought Pooh and friends had forgotten his birthday but was pleasantly surprised by his friends with a birthday party. How in the world this became an Austin tradition is beyond my El Pasoan knowledge. You can see some of the history here. It is subculture at its best.
Among Eeyore's famous words are "Thanks for noticing me..." He would have been amazed with what he saw this weekend. Here is how Austin celebrated Eeyore's Birthday, 4/24/2010:
First you must cross this path...
All are encouraged to dress up in costume...
Free hugs!
Turkey Legs!
This guy is dressed as...
This guy...from a wall here in Austin.
Statue of Liberty Eeyore and Random Drum Circle
Random Lady blowing bubbles for children
Body paint
A May Pole for the Kiddos
Jugglers and Man Painted in Silver...
Lucha Libre Drummer and People on a Hill
Guy with Two Parrots...why? Just because...
It was Eeyore's bday
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