I know nothing about the French military, but some servicemen are definitely more popular than others. Everyone was cheering like crazy for a group of guys I have termed the "shiny hat brigade."
Traditionally France invites soldiers from a foreign nation to come march with their own military each year, and this year the guests of honor were from India. I know Sarkozy was involved with the parade, too, but I didn't wait to see him -- it was too hot, too packed, and I'd had a few too many children's butts shoved into my face as they squirmed on their parents' shoulders. But it was really cool to be part of another country's big celebration. It felt like half of Paris was there! (The other half, I soon discovered, was on the metro.)
Tonight's plan: Fireworks show at the Eiffel Tower!
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The "silver hat brigade" was the http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paris_Fire_Brigade , so it makes perfect sense that the people of Paris would like them.
I saw that on tv last year from the hospital...it was awesome!!! Did you dee the guys with the beards and aprons and hammers?
Hey, that woman holding her camera with two hands and I have the same camera.
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