LBREPORT.com reader Tom Stout intercepted the team's semi-trailers as they arrived on Second Street, followed them as they turned south (with some difficulty) onto Granada Ave., headed eastward on Ocean Blvd. and assembled in a shoreline lot. That's where Mr. Stout captured up-close views of the giant horses and their preparations for a 2nd St. crowd.

Mr. Stout shared his photos with LBREPORT.com and we're pleased to share them with you. Enjoy.

The arrival of the semi-trailers caught the attention of 2nd St. strollers.

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Thank you, Mr. Stout.

Ben Goldberg was among the 2nd St. crowd and captured this video:

And Justin Rudd was part of the action.

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