Your action news reporter is on the spot to scoop the first pictures of the parade floats for the upcoming inauguration of President Obama.

 I have just learned that there are only 7 at this location.  They are in the process of being moved down to 4th by the Air and Space Museum for final assembly for the parade tomorrow. 

The first is from Illinois.  It featurs a replica of the statehouse in Springfield.  On the sides it shows the state seal, tree, butter fly, slogan, and featurs Wrigley Field in the center of the 5 displays.  

On the deck is a tractor in the middle of the green field with the state house. 

Here is the first. 

Next we have Delaware.

As you can see it features their being the 1st state and the scroll with a clearly visable "We The People".  Along the side is again the state tree, flower and highlights from around the state. 

This is from the state of Hawaii.  I sorry but this is one that is going to require some on site finishing.   All you can see is the basic portion of the mobile unit.

This float also need some final touches.  As you can see it's a large, waving American Flag

This float is from the USO in support of our troops.  As you can see sitting on the front is a top piece for the carrage.

Finally, we have a truck with two smaller units on it.  One features the The home of Joe Biden the other features the home state of Obama.    Sorry, they are pieces for final assembly.

For a little fun, I was to move into my unloading spot.  For a few minutes I was used to block the road while the final bits of equipment were staged.  

When it was my turn to move, I was given my final directions.  I could hit any piece of equipment, any car, I could even run over an employee, just don't hit a float.  What pressure.  To be know as the guy who destroyed the parade.