Bridgy Twirls in the Stockyards City Christmas Parade
It was a joy-filled morning as my daughter Bridgette marched in the Stockyards City Cowboy Christmas Parade in Oklahoma City. It was her first parade. Since she is so young, we all escorted her including her super awesome brother Sullivan who rode his hover-board and...
College Baton Twirlers Gather for 50 Year Reunion
On Saturday night, about 40 former baton twirlers with the University of Kentucky reunited to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the college's Sweetheart Majorettes. They reunited during a halftime performance to promote the dying art of baton twirling. The Lexington...
Smalltown Parade: Newburgh, New York, 1975
A 1975 parade winds through the long avenues of Newburgh, New York. The town is located about 60 miles north of New York City. During the 20th Century it was a popular site for regional firemen's parades.
Discover the Massive Photo Archive of Nick DeWolf
Nick DeWolf Selfie, 1958 In 1958, a computer pioneer and physicist named Nick DeWolf took a selfie while sitting in a Barber shop in Wakefield, Massachusetts. He was 30-years-old, and already way ahead of his time. It was 2008 when I discovered Nick while looking for...
Oklahoma City’s MLK Day Parade
This post features photos from Oklahoma City's MLK Day Parade, 2014, as well as some pictures of a Black History Month celebration. Back in February, I attended a banquet at the Oklahoma History Center in honor of Black History Month. I was happy to capture so...
Thanksgiving Parades
I love Thanksgiving parades, and I love this vintage Thanksgiving image from the Baltimore parade taken in 1963.
Cultures at the Oklahoma City St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Today was the annual St. Patrick's Day parade in Oklahoma City. We had a great time! The kids really loved the Llamas! I loved the Native American on the Harley Davidson with his Nam 66 and Vietnam 67 patches. Nearly 12 percent of Oklahoma's population is Irish. More...