Small Town Americana at the Bears of Blue River Festival Parade
A Tradition in Shelbyville, Indiana for Years
The Bears of Blue River Festival has held a parade for years. The Shelbyville, Indiana event provides a potpourri of parade entries including High School bands, floats, and Shriner motorized units.
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Post a Commentthis sounds really fun.
I enjoyed this slice of Americana.
I'm not much on parades -- but this one caught me -- a clown in a wheel chair?
Enjoyed the slideshow. All great photos!