| Shriners Invade NY: Hi-Jinks And Parade Enliven Convention | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 1726 |
| Catalog #: | 425306 | |
| Clip Number: | 425306-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 037-059-02 | |
| Timecode: | 00:15:18 - 00:16:55 | |
| Location: | New York, New York | |
| Year Shot: | 1964 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | ENTERTAINMENT/CIRCUS: Clowns LOCATIONS/NORTH AMERICA: USA, New York, New York ORGANIZATIONS: Fraternal, Shriners PARADES AND PROCESSIONS: Misc | |
| Description: | With a whoop and a holler those Fez topped merrymakers, The Shriners who provide free orthopedic and burn care to children under 18. conquer New York. The natives love it and turn out by the thousands to watch a 7-hour parade down Fifth Avenue. The Shriners have built 17 Hospitals for children and this year they have raised $15,000,000 for their support. Looking down at the New York street we see marching bands and people lining the streets. A float with children mannequins, one is walking with the aid of a walker, one is sitting in a wheel chair and the third one is just standing without any aids. School age girls watching the parade. Two Shriners riding camels. A robust Shriner driving a little car. Three high ranking members of the Shriner's standing on the podium. Shriner men riding their motor scooters. Float with Shriner - clowns. Shriners on a boat and on a trolley car. Another Shriner driving a little car pulling a midget in a wagon. | |
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