PPLD Digital Collections

A nativity float rides down Tejon Street in the 1949 Christmas parade in downtown Colorado Springs. 1

A women rides her bicycle decorated with flowers in the annual Flower Parade. 1

Antlers hotel, the Exchange Nation Bank and the First National Bank are visible. This photograph appears to have been taken with a wide-angle lens using two prints that were spliced together. 1

Armistice Day parade, Pikes Peak Ave. Antlers Hotel in the background. Hand-written on bottom "Pikes Peak Ave / Armistice Day Nov. 11, 1945" 1

As an entry in the Flower Parade, a man and girl dressed in fancy white outfits and hats sit in flower-decorated horse-drawn trap with large houses behind. 1

Bicyclists in the Flower Parade. 1

Buggy with two women pulled by horse decorated with flowers for the annual Flower Parade. 1

Cadets on parade in newly completed cadet area. 1

Caption under photo "6, Canon City's beautiful float which drew many cheers from the crowds on the streets." Photo appeared in the Colorado Springs Gazette Telegraph, on June 28, 1936, page 13. 1

Caption under photo "No. 12, "Town of Manitou Springs" float, it was one of the most popular floats in the long procession. It actually had a water spring in action." Photo appeared in the Colorado Springs Gazette Telegraph, on June 28, 1936, page 12. 1

Central image [#2], titled "The Denver Railroad Jubilee", surrounded by vignettes of scenery and activities during the parade. One of five images in a half page spread. 1

Clown in cart pulled by donkey and goat pass by reviewing stand with crowds seated and at railings behind. Three men on horseback follow cart. Three soldiers, one carrying long rifle, stand at right. Many people at railings hold large black umbrellas. 1

Contrasted against a powerful gun from Fort Carson, Ernest Kelly holds Buddy Poppies for sale on the sidelines of the annual Armed Forces Day Parade. Kelly was a member of VFW Post No. 4051. 1

Decorated carriage and horses in the Flower Parade. Spectators line the sidewalks. 1

Decorated carriage in the Flower Parade. One passenger holds a parasol. 1

Eight Clydesdale horses pulling Budweiser wagon in rodeo parade. Chief Theatre is visible in background. 1

Elaborately decorated wagon filled with Colorado College students wearing cap and gown in the Flower Parade. 1

Five U.S. Army officers wearing Eisenhower jackets and helmets salute as they pass a reviewing stand full of military officers and civilians in front of First National Bank building on Tejon Street. Antlers Hotel is visible in background. 1

Float decorated with flowers and angels and carrying a woman holding an American flag passing spectators in front of the Princess Theatre. Several children, waving small flags, are watching. 1

Four horses pull an open wagon of well-dressed men and women. Horses and wagon are decorated with flowers at the annual Colorado Springs Flower Parade. ""Facts" Sept. 3, 1898, page 25 identifies picture as the float for the Hillside Alfalfa Club." 1

Hansom Cab drawn by two horses in the Pikes Peak or Bust Parade, on a residential street. Children walking beside and another carriage behind. 1

Image [#4] is the New Denver Clubhouse with people and wagons lining up for the parade. One of five images in a half page spread. 1

KVOR float featuring musicians and singers dressed in western attire and a log cabin travels down a street lined with parade spectators. Sign on float reads "Our baby… KIKK Short Wave Station Now broadcasting KVOR". 1

Line of Native Americans on horseback, wearing headdresses and native clothing, parade on street as part of the Shan Kive celebration. "25-D" printed on lower right of print. 1

Line of men and women mounted on horses parade down street past small stores. A small tracked vehicle carrying children drives in front. 1

Line of men on unpaved street in front of large brick storefronts. One man holds furled American flag. Automobile is parked at curb at left. "May 30 1916. "Vet's of 60's". and United Spanish-American War Cripple Creek, Col." written on bottom of photo. 1

Long line of men holding flag and sign reading "Victor Union No. 32WM.A." standing on unpaved street in front of large brick buildings. Building in middle of street has sign "Transfer & Storage" on top. 1

Marching band in the Santa Claus Parade on Nevada Avenue in front of City Hall. Banner possibly reads "High School Band, Colorado Springs." Christmas decorations line the street and hang from power lines. 1

Men and women holding parasols pose on decorated bicycles in the Flower Parade. 1

Men carrying string of flags tied together and on poles parade down street. Title and date printed on bottom of photo. 1

Military parade, El Paso County Courthouse in background. 1

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Parade spectators walking in Tejon St. either before or after the Pikes Peak or Bust Parade. First National Bank, Exchange National Bank, F. W. Woolworth and the Alamo Hotel buildings visible along Tejon St. 1

Parade's Grand Marshal, former Colorado Springs mayor Eugene McCleary, and his escort Lisa Cittadino, Palmer High School Senior Class President, enjoy a chuckle while parade units form for start. 1

Participants in the annual Flower Parade on horseback. Spectators can be seen on the roof behind them. 1

Ray Johnson salutes during the Retirement of the Colors at Veterans Day ceremonies in Memorial Park. 1

Riders on horseback in the Flower Parade. Spectators lines the walkways and rooftops along Cascade Ave. 1

Robert Mitchum and three unidentified people ride in a car past the Chief Theatre to celebrate the world premiere of the movie "One Minute to Zero" while a crowd watches. The Antlers Hotel is visible in the background. 1

Santa and his reindeer in the Santa Claus Parade on Nevada Ave. City Hall in background. Christmas decorations line the streets and hang from electrical lines. 1

Santa in his sleigh being pulled down Tejon Street by 11 reindeer. The Gazette estimated the crowd at 30,000 people. Stores visible include Cox Brothers, The Sign of the Rose, Lightning Shoe Shop, and Osborn Cigar Co. located at 32 N. Tejon Street. 1

Several Indians, one wearing full feathered headdress, ride horses down unpaved street with crowds watching in background. 1

Soldiers from Fort Carson participate in the annual Armed Forces Day Parade in downtown Colorado Springs. 1

Soldiers from Fort Carson participate in the annual Armed Forces Day Parade in downtown Colorado Springs. The Anterls Hotel and Chief Theater are visible between the ranks. 1

Soldiers with American flag on Nevada Avenue marching in the annual Armed Forces Day Parade. Antlers Hotel in background. 1

Soldiers, possibly members of the 148th Field Artillery (a unit formed in Colorado Springs) marching down unpaved street past large stone building. Title and date printed on bottom of photo. 1

Stores visible include D & F Clothing Co.|Truby Jewelry Co.|Shields Bootery|Clifford Hardy 1

Stuffed Buffalo in back of pickup truck in the Days of '59 Parade in Manitou Springs. Sign on truck reads "Free Buffalo Bar-B-Q Free Sun. 2 P.M. Sponsored by 59'ers." Identification sheet with negative. 1

The Pioneers filled fourty-eight carriages. Some of them were silver-haired, but others were youthful-looking enough to show how young the city and State really are. 1

Two cowboys lead young woman riding camel on Tejon Street past spectators in front of drug store. 1

Two cowboys on horseback lead a caravan of vintage carriages in the Pageant of the West Parade as a large crowd looks on. Stores visible include First National Bank, Rae Dress Shop and D & F Clothing Co. 1

Two girls in similar dress hold plates of pancakes near a cook dressed in a white uniform. A crowd has gathered for a street breakfast before a rodeo parade. 1

Two men in white uniforms make pancakes on a griddle for a street breakfast held before a rodeo parade. A crowd is visible in the background. 1

Two people sit in horse-drawn hearse with flag draping front and sign reading "The Kaiser's Funeral" hanging from side. Note on back reads "Armistice Day Parade. Nina (Mrs. Russell) Law and Louis Herevig". 1

Two-seat carriage pulled by two horses, well decorated for the Flower Carnival parade. Two well-dressed women sit in back holding parasols. Driver wears top hat and coat. 1

Wagon pulled by four horses and filled with well-dressed people holding decorated umbrellas parades down wide street at the Flower Parade. Other decorated carriages and bicycles are visible behind. 1

Women, children and one man ride on float decorated with evergreen garlands on back of truck. Sign on side reads "Maintain American' Standards of Giving Mrs. Santa Claus Club". 1

Women, most waving American Flags, parade down street in front of downtown buildings. Title written on bottom of print. 1