Description:
Never before seen photographs of Detroit's annual Thanksgiving parade are collected included in this collection.
Since 1924, Detroit's annual Thanksgiving parade has delighted people of all ages. The parade's spectacular balloons, floats, bands, special guests, and holiday spirit have made it the most celebrated civic event in Detroit. This book commemorates the parade tradition with a look back at over 75 years of magic and enchantment. A unique assortment of historic photographs leads readers on a nostalgic journey down Woodward Avenue and through the memories and hearts of generations.
Brief description: Romie Minor is the head archivist at The Parade Company archives, as well as a librarian at the Burton Historical Collection and an adjunct faculty member at Wayne State University. Laurie Anne Tamborino is a school media specialist with the Lincoln Park Schools in suburban Detroit. The Parade Company is a non-profit group governed by the Michigan Thanksgiving Parade Foundation, which is responsible for planning and producing the parade each year.