Sunflower Carnival
What is weirder? The fact that our ancestors dedicated a festival to the humble sunflower, or the fact that we don't?
In any case, here are some shots from the 1899 Sunflower Carnival Parade, Colorado Springs, Colorado, courtesy of the Library of Congress.
As always, click to enlarge.
In any case, here are some shots from the 1899 Sunflower Carnival Parade, Colorado Springs, Colorado, courtesy of the Library of Congress.
As always, click to enlarge.
Comments
Don't be so presumptuous Paul. Lots of places have sunflower festivals, they are just usually small, local events.
Posted by Matt in Florida on 05/12/09 at 12:28 PM
Great pictures though.
Posted by Matt in Florida on 05/12/09 at 12:29 PM
Is there a reason they don't hold that festival anymore? The great sunflower massacre of 1902, perhaps?
Posted by Nethie on 05/12/09 at 11:02 PM
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Category: Agriculture | Parades and Festivals | Political Correctness | Regionalism | Nineteenth Century