Pope Parade 2015

It’s a the Pope!
I’m not usually one for short reviews, but despite the epic wait time, this was a short event. The tickets said show up anytime between 11 – 3 last gate would be at roughly 3:30. We showed at 2:30, and while we didn’t have the best viewing spot, I was thanking God (no pun intended) that we didn’t show up any earlier. After our lovely TSA pre screening (yep, they had the airport guys there to check us in), and watching countless selfie sticks get thrown away (this made me so very very happy, as the selfie stick is the douchiest thing on the planet), we made our way into our assigned pen. Think Times Square at New Years. Now add in some trees and a few bathrooms. Still sucks, but hey what can you do (…watch on TV, the answer is watch this on TV). We hung out, speculating with our fellow pen dwellers as to when his holyness would ride by in his Jeep. After an hour or so of waiting, we heard cheers as he came smoothly (majestically even) riding our way. It was over in a minute or so, but I guess I can say I saw it live.
Once in a life time, yes. Worth it? Let’s just say I’d rather see him at the Vatican or on TV.