Carnival Parades Begin -- King Okeanos, first of the 1955 Carnival monarchs to parade, waves to crowds that line the parade route to witness the procession. Despite chilly weather, thousands turned out to watch the three parades today that started the street celebrations which run from now until Fat Tuesday of Mardi Gras Day.

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Carnival Parades Begin -- King Okeanos, first of the 1955 Carnival monarchs to parade, waves to crowds that line the parade route to witness the procession. Despite chilly weather, thousands turned out to watch the three parades today that started the street celebrations which run from now until Fat Tuesday of Mardi Gras Day.

Associated Press · [ca. February 1955]

RightsCC0 — Public Domain

CollectionDigital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library

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