Sesquicentennial Parade Marries Past and Future in Aiken
The Sesquicentennial Parade in Aiken featured the US Army Signal Corps Band led color guard and Grand Marshal Sen. J. Strom Thurmond. Churches schools and civic groups showcased heritage via floats and marching units. Local bands, antique cars, horse drawn carriages, and dignitaries cheered spectators along Laurens Street despite some views from the north end.
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US Army Signal Corps Band
Hagood Stadium
Sen. J. Strom Thurmond
Signal Corps
Aiken
Aiken High School
Midland Valley High Scool
South Aiken High School
Hampton Avenue
Laurens Street
Marine Corps
S.C. 19
Aiken 150th Parade Highlights Local Heritage And Pride
The Paris Island Marine Corps band led a city parade celebrating Aiken's sesquicentennial with songs like This Land Is Your Land and Leaning on the Everlasting Arm. Civic groups from Smith Hazel Recreation Center and Brothers and Sisters of Aiken joined fire departments from surrounding towns and float sponsors such as The Valley Girls No. 2. NJROTC members displayed flags, while horse-drawn carriages and equine fashions underscored the community’s horse heritage and hopeful future.
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Paris Island
Stepping Stones
Aiken Sesqui Centennial Parade awards announced
The judges have completed selections for the Aiken Sesqui centennial parade with awards to be presented Wednesday at 5 30 p m in the Public Safety building court room. Blue Bonnet Sesqui belles unit 83 won Best Costume. Aiken Technical College won Best Overall Float.
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Public Safety Building
Public Safety
J.C. Busbee
Aiken Technical College
Smith Hazel
Houndslake Tennis Associaton
Stepping Stones
Aiken Community Hospital
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South Airica High School
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First Presbyterian Church
Knights of Columbus
Aiken County
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