Richmond Kentucky Centennial Parade | Marching Bands, Vintage Cars & Floats

Step back in time to October 1962 for the Madison County Civil War Centennial Parade in downtown Richmond, Kentucky. This vibrant 8mm home movie captures the town celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Richmond (1862-1962) and Madison County's history.

The footage offers a wonderful glimpse into early 60s life, featuring classic cars, period fashion, and local politics. Keep an eye out for the "Vote Morton" banner (Senator Thruston Morton's 1962 re-election campaign) and the "S.O.S. Sabine Oral Sunday" float, promoting the oral polio vaccine—a major public health initiative of the era.

Location: Main Street, Richmond, KY Date: October 1962 Event: Civil War Centennial Celebration & Parade

Chapters:
00:00 Downtown Richmond & Street Banners
00:27 Marching Band & Color Guard
00:40 Native American Dancers
01:05 Civil War Infantry Marching
01:13 "Pioneer School of 1779" Float
01:27 Historic Horse-Drawn Carriages & Hearse
01:46 Horseback Riders & Pioneers
02:02 Southern Belles & Gentlemens Float
02:08 S.O.S. Sabine Oral Polio Vaccine Float
02:35 Fort Boonesborough / Log Cabin Float
02:46 Mt. Zion Church Replica Float
02:59 Civil War Artillery & Cannon Float
03:10 Crowd Shots & Street Scenes


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