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All over Boston, you can’t miss the cows. Yes, that's right, I said COWS.

As soon as you start walking around Boston, you'll see them. These unusual and interesting Cows are everywhere. Over 100 life-size, painted cows are scattered all over the city. Organized by and benefiting The Jimmy Fund, CowParade Boston is happening all over Boston during the summer of 2006. There’s a Wally the Green MOOnster Cow. And of course, there are a Bruins, Celtics and Patriots Cow. There’s one covered in fish, named Coral, on display (where else) outside the New England Aquarium. There’s a Swan Boat cow (no image available), a Tea Party Cow and a Goodnight Moo Cow. There’s a Cash Cow in Boston’s Financial District and an Art Ducko Cow in the Back Bay.

Each cow has been painted and decorated by a local artist. At the conclusion of the public display in September, the cows will be rounded up and sold to the highest bidders. Approximately 50 of the cows will be sold at a live auction in October 2006 and the remaining cows will be sold in an online auction. I’m not sure what someone would do with a life-sized painted cow, but the proceeds will benefit The Jimmy Fund. See how many you can find!