[h2]May 5[/h2]

The entire city seemed to hold its breath in anticipation of the big event. No other activities were scheduled, and all but the most dogged of booths closed down, knowing nobody would shop at a time like this. All the city's bustle had converged into thick crowds lining every major street. Some had been there since dawn to get a spot in front; others grumbled that they wouldn't be able to see anything twenty-five rows from the street.

Many blocks away from central square, the parade assembled. Bands, dance troupes, Pokemon Coordinators, giant balloons, and pretty much everything that could possibly fit into a parade were there. But the main attraction was the floats, one for each legendary Pokemon. They were arranged in National Dex order, with two exceptions. A candlelit float at the front of the entire parade honored Mew, the legendary Pokemon that lost its life to the Power Plague. The float for Arceus, the Creator Pokemon who chose to return to his slumber rather than become an Avatar himself, served as the parade's grand finale.

Surrounding each float were ecstatic cosplayers who were chosen to participate in the parade. There were also a number of uniformed attendants ready to help everyone find their places.