Reminds me of some of the "Doo-Dah" parades I've seen...and, okay, been in. Lawn Chair Drill Teams etc.
Fun fun fun!
Ron
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Very colourful - the crazy and 'camp' things you get up to over there!! One point though: I cannot help wondering why all the Elvises and the Irish guys are wearing frocks and tights - perhaps I should know better than to even think about asking!!!!
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Very colourful - the crazy and 'camp' things you get up to over there!! One point though: I cannot help wondering why all the Elvises and the Irish guys are wearing frocks and tights - perhaps I should know better than to even think about asking!!!!
Hamish:
I don't know the origins of the outfit but it is the traditional garb of the comics. I have seen pictures of the parade from the 1920's and the guys pretty much the same. Here is the wikipedia link that explains more of the history and also has pictures of the more elaborate string band costumes. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mummers_parade
Originally Posted by Hamish
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