Babies On Parade

How did this fabulous event ever come to cease?

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Posted By: Paul - Tue Sep 30, 2008
Category: Babies | Games | Parades and Festivals | Regionalism | 1950s

Comments

You've never been to Texas, have you, Paul?

Posted by KW in Dallas, TX on 09/30/08 at 10:17 AM

KW--please confirm the wonderful news that "Babies on Parade-type" events continue to be held in Texas!

Posted by Paul on 09/30/08 at 10:26 AM

Paul - I can confirm that we do have these types of events, along with the ever-so-fun diaper derby's.

Posted by KW in Dallas, TX on 09/30/08 at 10:28 AM

Hay! I won 1st place in the "cutest baby contest" for the summer of 48 at the Payson Picnic in Payson, IL.! Got a whole silver dollar for my troubles too!

Posted by Expat47 in Athens, Greece on 09/30/08 at 10:30 AM

KW--life is still good somewhere....

Posted by Paul on 09/30/08 at 10:40 AM

Expat47--we are honored to have you onboard, ex-Prettiest Baby!

Posted by Paul on 09/30/08 at 10:40 AM

Pam--that's one close by I could actually visit! Thanks!

Posted by Paul on 09/30/08 at 11:24 AM

Heidi--babies don't need pedigrees to compete!

Posted by Paul on 09/30/08 at 12:06 PM

Taedf--you and Expat47 make WEIRD UNIVERSE the blog with the largest number of ex-Pretty Baby Contest winners!

Posted by Paul on 10/02/08 at 10:18 AM

Kay--old rituals do still prevail in places, I'm happy to see!

Posted by Paul on 10/02/08 at 11:37 AM

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