A parade Rico wishes he could have seen

The First Church of the Last Laugh held its 29th Annual St. Stupid's Day Parade on 1 April (aka April Fools' Day), following its weekend route thru North Beach (weekday parades go thru the financial district). The parade ended up at Washington Square Park at Union and Columbus for a staged two-minute talent show (open to all), music by Somebody you never heard of and the performance of the Rituals, including the Leap of Faith, the Sock Exchange, and the induction ceremony.
Attendees were encouraged to wear whatever they think was appropriate to this event, which has its roots in the thousand-year-old Feast of Fools tradition. Noise makers, musical instruments, flags, and silly signage were also called for at this unique San Francisco event.
Saint Stupid is the little-known, 4'2", Patron Saint of civilizations and parking meters, and is famous for saying, "I know, I know, but ya know, ya never know", "So far, so what", and "The closer you are, the nearer you get." Rain or Shine. Free.

Rico says an only-in-San-Francisco event; he's sorry he missed it.