It's much more difficult to win over shy kids while performing in a swift-moving parade because of the time constraints, but it is possible!

This particular youngster was hiding behind mom, and remained wary as I approached, giving all the other kids high-fives. After some playful gestures and some coaxing from mom, she finally got the courage to stand up and give me a wave

This is one of the many fantastic photos taken by the awesome  chaosreign during the City of Bothell's Freedom Festival Grand Parade this year.

The official video of our Anthropaws group fursuiting in the Grand Parade is now up, check it out here: http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/3626515/