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Parades

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:

Burke Playground, 1965-1966

 File — Drawer 7.5
Scope and Contents

This file contains photographs of Burke Playground's Bicycle Safety Rodeo, pie-eating contest, and Crazy Hat Parade.

Dates: 1965-1966

Department of Recreation events and activities, 1970-1999, n.d.

 File — Drawer 7.5
Scope and Contents This file contains photographs documenting various Department of Recreation events and activities from 1970 to 1999. A majority of the photographs are 8x10 black and white, though colored photos and photos of other sizes can be found throughout. Events include the National Recreation and Park Association convention, a Christmas party held for senior citizens, the Neighborhood League Basketball Championship game, the Department of Recreation float at the Thanksgiving Day Parade, the...
Dates: 1970-1999; n.d.

Lawncrest Recreation Center, 1957-1978

 File — Drawer 6.3
Scope and Contents

This file contains photographs of the building's exterior, children playing on playground equipment, and people swimming in the pool. Other events and activities documented include a talent show, pool ribbon-cutting ceremony, Dance Festival, bubble gum-blowing contest, Bicycle Safety Rodeo, Recreation Department Umpire's Clinic, and the Lawncrest float in the Clean-Up, Paint-Up, Fix-Up Parade.

Dates: 1957-1978

Nelson Recreation Center, 1965-1968, c. 1992

 File — Drawer 6.5
Scope and Contents

This file contains photographs documenting a Hat Show, scooter contest, costume parade, hop scotch tournament, pie-eating contest, jump rope contest, yo-yo contest, pretzel-eating contest, and the site's dedication ceremony.

Dates: 1965-1968; c. 1992

Piccoli Playground, 1955-1977

 File — Drawer 6.5
Scope and Contents

This file contains photographs of the park's building, grounds, and facilities. Events documented include a watermelon-eating contest, teenage dance party, Baby Parade, ping pong ball-spoon race, quick draw contest, bubble gum contest, onion-peeling contest, masquerade contest, doll show, flag-making contest, apple-dunking contest, costume parade, and the opening of the new pool.

Dates: 1955-1977