Paula was invited to judge, for the fourth time, the famous London "New Year's Day Parade" and the parade in Paris. Each "judge" may invite a guest and Paula invited her "baby sis."
Catchie says that this was a trip of a life time and one she will never forget. While in London and Paris, she wished that our band and parents could have participated as others did from the U.S. She also stated that the "Tiger Pride" and the Steppers marched as well if not better than the bands that were in the London and the Paris parades.
However, she didn't think we could afford $2500 EACH to go next year!
Paula and Catchie in front of their hotel
Sir Roger Bramble, Catchie Crider and The Lord Mayor of Westminster
Lord Mayor of Westminster, Paula and Catchie Crider
Paula receiving award as music director in London