Armistice Day on November 11, 1918. Impromptu parade down Main Street in Belle Plaine. People are waving American flags and are standing along the street. Automobiles are lined up in the parade. The church, hotel, garage and other buildings are also visible.
Armistice Day parade on November 11, 1918. Impromptu parade down Main Street in Belle Plaine with the street lights hanging from wire. The Bank and saloon buildings are in the background. The parade floats include a submarine chaser and German submarine. American flags are flying.
The Sophomore float named "Axe the Jacks" in the Homecoming parade shows riders, Denny Kirkendahl (left) and Stan Sharman (right) in a barber shop scene.
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Boy Scout group marching in Norse-American Centennial parade in New York. Carl O. Pedersen was influential in setting up Norse-American Centennial celebrations across the country.
Boy Scout Troop 248 marching the the Norse-American Centennial parade in New York City. Carl O. Pedersen's influence in organizing the Norse-American Centennial celebration spanned from New York to Minnesota, as well as other parts of the country.
Car decorated with flowers and American flags for an Ortonville parade. The car also features signs for "Perfect Fitting Munsing Wear" and "Pioneer Store."
The car includes: Leatrice Swenson, Cinderella III, Duchess of Dakota County. Behind her is Charlotte Rlstad of Greenvale Victors. The car is driven by Dorsey Hussey.
View of a float for a parade in St. Peter. The float features a large version of a New Style cigar. Carl Hensel is at left and Burton Nutter is at right.
This photograph shows a band and a group of soldiers marching south on Minnesota Avenue in St. Peter. The building partially shown at left is at the intersection of Minnesota Avenue and Grace street. The soldiers may be members of St. Peter's Company I.
Intersection of Chestnut Street and 6th Avenue West, looking east. Kelly Furniture can be seen to the left and Range Auto Parts to the right. "Welcome" banners for Veterans of Foreign War are hanging above the street.