Kona 2010 – Tuesday afternoon

Tuesday afternoon in Kona kicks off the formal celebration – the kids' race, the parade on Alii Drive, the spectators. Just a wide variety of characters streaming down Alii Drive.

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Bob Babbitt and his fellow Coneheads.

The last swimmer of the kids' race arrives to cheers on Dig Me Beach.

Hitting the home stretch in the kids' race.

Duel in the finish chute.

Kids' race finisher gets a high five from 2006 Ironman champion Michellie Jones.

Some of the competitors in the kids' race join the parade.

Aussie and her Roo.

Luxembourg – presumably a Dirk Bockel supporter.

Honor guard's polished helmet reflects the palms and flag.

Mexican contingent wears a Lucha Libre wrestling mask.

Transition teams float offers a dire warning for misbehavior.

Luxembourger proudly waves her flag.

Newton car precedesthe UK on Alii Drive.

Splasher's Grill spectator waves.

Bemused beauty observes the passing parade.

Exuberance!

The Precision Lawn Chair Drill Team.

Roller Grrlls!

Volunteers float.

Luke McKenzie and Amanda Balding at sunset.