Local Community Parade. The 1960's. The Best Of Times. U.S.A. {1961} {4K Color 30 fps} скачать в хорошем качестве

Local Community Parade. The 1960's. The Best Of Times. U.S.A. {1961} {4K Color 30 fps}

Filmed in Keyport, New Jersey. An old-fashioned American parade is a community-centered event with a strong sense of patriotic and local pride, often celebrating national holidays like the Fourth of July or Memorial Day. These parades were less commercialized than modern ones and focused on local traditions and community participation. Defining characteristics Marching bands High school and college marching bands were a central element, dressed in crisp uniforms and playing classic patriotic music. The music included famous marches by John Philip Sousa like "The Stars and Stripes Forever" and "The Washington Post March". Community participation Parades brought entire towns and cities together to celebrate. Participants often included local groups, such as Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, school clubs, veterans' organizations, and local business owners. It was a major social event where townsfolk would line the curbs, wave flags, and socialize with neighbors. Handmade floats Floats were often homemade and decorated by local organizations and businesses. Early floats were pulled by horses, with motorized floats appearing later. The designs were typically themed around patriotism, local history, or the holiday being celebrated. Patriotic symbols and displays American flags and red, white, and blue bunting were prominently displayed along the parade route. Military units, veterans, and historical reenactors often participated to honor and commemorate service. For a Fourth of July parade, children might wave paper flags and sparklers along the route. Simpler experience Before modern technology, the parade was an in-person event, without the distraction of smartphones and livestreaming. The atmosphere was characterized by a "simpler kind of joy" that was about flags, floats, family, and local pride. Common occasions for parades Memorial Day and Veterans Day: To honor fallen soldiers and military veterans, with ceremonies often preceding the procession. Fourth of July: For celebrating Independence Day with patriotic fanfare. Inaugural Parades: Following the inauguration of a president, with a procession along Pennsylvania Avenue to the White House. Ethnic Heritage Parades: By the late 1800s, parades became a vehicle for ethnic groups, such as Irish and German communities, to showcase their identity and pride. Small-town and holiday celebrations: Parades for other holidays like Easter or local festivities brought communities together for celebration.