Cows On Parade
@bagarad (14283)
Paso Robles, California
February 19, 2017 3:01am CST
I've been hearing about the Cow Parade of life-size cow sculptures created by artists to be auctioned off for charity. Evidently, this is an international event. Local artists are sponsored by local businesses and the cows they design are displayed in prominent places around town.
I had read that they were now in my county, but I never had seen any until today. The photo shows you one of them -- a Steam Punk Cow.
Does or did your town participate in the cow parade? Have you seen any of these cow sculptures around your city?
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@PainsOnSlate (21845)
• Canada
19 Feb 17
I haven't seen cows but in Vermont there were hundreds of fancy painted deer around and in Saratoga NY, I enjoyed the beautiful and colorful horses..And my town is very small, there are no sculptures around and no cows.
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@bagarad (14283)
• Paso Robles, California
20 Feb 17
@PainsOnSlate Be sure to tag me if you ever find them and share them here.
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@PainsOnSlate (21845)
• Canada
20 Feb 17
@bagarad They were wonderful and I know I have photos but couldn't find them when I looked for them to add to your post.
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@bagarad (14283)
• Paso Robles, California
20 Feb 17
Today I photographed some more I found. This time I looked up where they were supposed to be, so it was easier to find them. Two weren't where they were supposed to be, but the businesses were closed and they may have put them inside. I don't see how, since they are so heavy.
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@allen0187 (59828)
• Philippines
19 Feb 17
I don't think this has happened here in Manila. We have places that have cow parades but nothing like this.
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@allen0187 (59828)
• Philippines
20 Feb 17
@bagarad thanks for the heads up. Will check it out.
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@allknowing (153529)
• India
19 Feb 17
We do not have any such culture here in India and I doubt if any Indian artist has joined that international event.
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@allknowing (153529)
• India
20 Feb 17
@bagarad Some believe in the cow and they are not allowed to be slaughtered. Can imagine the plight of old cows with all old age ailments
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@JohnRoberts (109841)
• Los Angeles, California
19 Feb 17
No cow sculptures on the loose in LA that I know of. That is one colorful cow.
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@Morleyhunt (21741)
• Canada
19 Feb 17
No cow parade here that I'm aware of. Our local community has painted canoes. I'll try to remember to stop at take a photograph next time I pass one.
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@bagarad (14283)
• Paso Robles, California
20 Feb 17
Do that. Are the canoes in public places so everyone can enjoy them?
