Tribute Parade

Fabian Purccela Top Blogger, Capitolite

Tonight is the big night! The parade is about to start, and I am ready to take notes for my blog tomorrow. Its one of the biggest nights of the year and anyone who is anyone is here and ready to see this year tributes. Oooh, I love the parade because you get to see the transformation of the tributes from the scroungy outfits at the reapings to the elegant or not so elegant outfits for the parade. I know all these stylists want to make a name for themselves and my blog can make or break them for this year. I have my drink; my notes and I am ready for the chariots to start coming out. I hear the anthem and I know its time. Here we go!

I see district one start to roll out. I have all the tributes names listed out so I can critique them individually. Brielle and Concord roll out with two snow-white horses. I am pleased with the outfits on these two, Concord is shirtless with jeans on, he has diamonds all over the pants, he also is wearing a crown covered in diamonds also. Brielle is wearing a tiara with diamonds all over it. She has this blouse and jeans with a similar light blue color as concords, district one is shining bright with their outfits and they might outshine the rest of the districts, district one was a slam dunk this year.

District 2 follows them on black horses. Bellona and Tyr look….interesting. Bellona is in this Victorian style dress that is low cut and trimmed to show off more skin, she is gorgeous, and her stylist is apparently playing it up. The dress is maroon with black trimming which meshes well. Tyr is dressed in similar colors, but he is wearing a short sleeve dress shirt meant to show off his arms and he is wearing black dress pants. They match well, it's different but it works due to the sheer good looks of Bellona and Tyr. Outfits aren't super exciting but its unique and it works. Overall, District 2 wasn't the greatest but I doubt it'd be the worst.

Here comes district 3 rolling out in white horses also, it's interesting that stylist can pick the color of the horse now too, and I see Bugg and Pascal coming out. They start to roll out, oh baby what is you doin… I see them come out on their chariot and I can't help to laugh. They are dressed as two different sized chemistry beakers. The both look like they are trying not to tip over and Bugg looks a little scared and Pascal is trying to wave but his arm won't extend very far due to the armholes in the suit, poor kids, I hope for the best and I am not sure if I want them to fall out and break or not. I guess we are moving right past district 3.

Next comes district 4, in their brown horse chariot. I am a little taken aback when I see these two, Dylan and Kendall are very underdressed and both wearing pants that are sea green and looks like scales. They resemble mermaids. Dylan is shirtless and Kendall is wearing the bare minimum on her chest. Very clever, I wasn't sure if district one could be topped but district's 4 very different and memorable take might have won me over. I have no idea, but I got to focus on the rest still.

Here comes district 5 on their white horse chariot. Brax and Arin have been talked about a lot due to their unique circumstances. Brax and Arin are holding hands and you can see the crowd's reflection bouncing off of their outfits. They have circular tall hats on with mirrors attached, and they have full suits with lights flickering from them. I like these although it is a little blinding. Not bad 5, not bad.

District 6 follow them on their black horse chariot. Barbara and Capricorn are small so they look tacky where these metallic suits. The metal is black and grey and honestly, it looks quite heavy. Barbara has a scowl on her face and does not look happy to be here. That's not going to do her any favors. Overall, district 6 was quite plain and forgettable this year.

District 7 rolls out on their brown horse chariot. This one is fun, Aspen and Wren are dressed up in all camouflage. They looked like hunters with their faces painted with camouflage, and they had fake animals hanging from their belt. Aspen looked a little lost, but Wren looked confident. I like what the 7's are wearing. Nothing flashing but memorable, every stylist dream come true.

District 8 is right on their tail with a black horse chariot. Leah and Woolworth look similar in the face and if their stylist was trying to distinguish them, they didn't a good job. They are both wearing suits that cover their entire body except for their face. The outfit is a bunch of different colors of cloth sewed together. It seems like their stylist got a little lazy but Woolworth is wearing it proudly with his head up, Leah is a little shyer but it seems she is trying to follow Woolworth's idea. Nice save 8.

District 9 is following behind them. Oh boy, this stylist is going the usual route it again. Mason and Marigold are dressed in Full black bodied suits with grain glued to them? I dunno but they also have a metal contraption, like a silo, on their heads. Mason doesn't look pleased and Marigold look distracted. Mason is attractive but his stylist didn't do him or Marigold any favors. They don't keep my focus for long.

Here comes the kids from district 10. Bones and Haylo, these young kids come out in overalls, huge belt buckles, and cowboy hats I groan. How stereotypical could you be? Bones, weird name for a 12-year-old girl, but she doesn't look very happy. She is looking around and seems fascinated by everybody, huh, I don't know about her. Haylo is small like Bones and he is shying into the chariot than anything, poor kids.

I move on from 10 and focus on 11. Here they come. Oh boy, Amira and Uriah come out on a white horse chariot but the outfits are even worse than 10. They are both dressed as apples?! Just a large red apple suit and Uriah's face is almost as red as the suit is. Amira is just staring into the crowd, void of emotion. They are both embarrassed and I feel bad for them. I can't put into words how bad these outfits are, poor kids. It's hard to watch for long so I quickly shift my focus to the final chariot pulling out, district 12.

District 12 is pulled by a black horse chariot and I can't help to smile with excitement and glee when I see Annie and Kolten. Annie is wearing this long; beautiful black dress and Kolten was wearing a full black tuxedo. Both of their outfits are covered in coal dust or some type of black powder, and it has this glimmer to it. They are both standing up straight and they actually look like they are enjoying the crowd. Kolten more than Annie but still. They look beautiful and I am pleasantly surprised with 12's showing here. They are top tier and it'll be nice writing about an outlier district in my blog, nice 12.

Overall this parade has been a mix of love, envy, and confusion. My notes are extensive as always and I am excited to give my perspective this year again. This parade may have been make or break for some, however, the games have just begun.

Hey all! I was excited to get this chapter out for y'all! I know this is a non-tribute POV but I just wanted to get the full capitol view of these kids out for you all. Next, I am going to start establishing some alliances and that is when more tribute POV's are coming! I am having a lot of fun so I am going to try to put this next chapter on hyperdrive! Thank you all for reading and let me know what y'all think of the parade! Sponsorship points are updated. Until Next Time.