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that the flagpoles lining the path between the American Celebration on Parade and Shenandoah Caverns were used in the 1980 Winter Olympics at Lake Placid, NY?
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that President and Mrs.. Reagan and Vice-President and Mrs.. Bush sat in front of the huge American Flag (which is now located on the stage) at an indoor ceremony to greet thousands of people who came to Washington DC to participate in the 1985 inaugural parade? Other famous Americans who have been aboard the float include President and Mrs.. Clint, Bob Hope, Chuck Yeager ad Uncle Sam! |
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the chandelier in Freedom Hall came from the indoor equestrian ring of Winter Place Farm, a well-known horse farm on Maryland's Easter Shore? |
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that all 3,000 pounds of mother and baby elephant are balanced on one leg? This float started with a circus theme and has appeared in the Rose Bowl, Fiesta Bowl, and Philadelphia Thanksgiving parades? |
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that the scales on the 31 foot long dragon were applied one at a time and are made of the same material used to manufacture powder puffs? |
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that the 130-foot long train float takes three people to operate and took top honors in the 1993 Rose Parade in Pasadena California? |
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Learn more amazing facts... at the American Celebration on Parade! |
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