This is all still sort of surreal.

From the M&L Newsletter:

For “The Markley & Luciano Show,” size matters.

Small size.

This Friday, 1470 WMBD-AM’s No. 1 drive-time radio program kicks off The World’s Smallest Parade. The fabulous procession, led by the world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales, will celebrate opening day for the Peoria Chiefs. And the public is invited to join the fun in this
family-friendly promenade.

Forget about the old and lame likes of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day
Parade and the Tournament of Roses. The new hotness is The World’s Smallest Parade.

After all, it’s not the size of dog in the fight; it’s the size of the
fight in the dog. As of Friday, those big parade dogs will be put to
shame by a lowly chihuahua — a dangerous, deadly chihuahua known as “The Markley & Luciano Show World’s Smallest Parade.”

The shenanigans begin at 4:30 p.m. at Kelleher’s Irish Pub & Eatery, 619 SW Water St. Friends of show can enjoy a root beer (or whatever) while “The Markley & Luciano Show” broadcasts its popular Cannonball Friday feature at Kelleher’s from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Giveaways include tickets for the opening-night Chief game, plus door prizes from Brewers Distributing, sponsor of the Clydesdales.

At 5:30 p.m., Markley & Luciano will lead participants on a grand march to O’Brien Field. Shortly before 6 p.m. at Oak Street, just behind the Chief’s box office, the parade will begin a jaunt around the ballpark.

Leading the parade will be a hitch drawn by majestic Budweiser
Clydesdales. At the hind end (appropriately enough) will be Markley & Luciano, poised in a Pontiac Trans Am with T-tops. Between them will be other merry-makers, including a marching band. The public is invited to join the parade.

When the parade finishes its regal trek, Chiefs manager and Major League Baseball Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg will alight the hitch, joined by Peoria baseball icon Pete Vonachen. The hitch will then enter the field from the bleachers and take a solo jaunt around the grounds.

Don’t be left out. Help launch the Chiefs season with “The Markley &
Luciano Show World’s Smallest Parade.”

Tip of the hat to Brandon for forwarding the newsletter.

There’s your damn hat tip. Whiner.