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America’s Great Circus Parade by C.P. Chappie Fox Its Roots Revival Revelry SC
Americas Great Circus Parade by C.P. Chappie Fox soft cover
Americas Great Circus Parade
Its RootsIts RevivalIts Revelry
C.P. Chappie Fox
Soft Cover
166 Pages
Copyright 1993
Contents
7Prologue "The Right Place at the Right Time" by Ben Barkin
9Introduction "The Day the Circus Came to Town"
A childhood infatuation with the circus never left the author.
15Chapter 1 How It All Began: Wisconsin's Great Circus Parade
Anecdotes and details chronicle the troubles and triumphs of the Great Circus Parade's freshman year.
29Chapter 2 Parade Draws National Focus
Attention from across America sustains the timeless appeal of the Great Circus Parade.
35Chapter 3 The Show Never Stops at the Circus World Museum
Every day is circus day at this one-of-a-kind, 60-acre institution.
45Chapter 4 Parade Wardrobe Is a Mammoth Challenge
The pageantry and color of the beautiful costumes add a glimmering flair to the parade.
55Chapter 5 Lots of Excitement Aboard the Great Circus Train
Chugging lazily through the countryside, the half-mile stretch of colorful parade wagons rides atop antique railroad flatcars, delighting thousands of spectators. This authentic 2-day journey is the perfect kickoff to parade week.
67Chapter 6 Collecting and Restoring Parade Wagons Rescued a Piece of the Past
Anecdotes and histories of acquiring the venerable gems that are the heart and soul of the Great Circus Parade.
113Chapter 7 The Legendary Bell Wagon Rings On
Step back in time to 1892 with a detailed narrative that chronicles the construction, use and restoration of one of the most unique of all parade vehicles.
121Chapter 8 Folk Art On Parade
The rolling wagons of the Great Circus Parade are like an animated exhibit of wonderful wood-carved art.
131 Chapter 9 Looking Back at the Golden Years
Of America's Circus Parades
Rare photographs of the circus pioneers remind us of a simpler time, when running away with the circus was a dream secretly harbored by all.
139Chapter 10 How the Show Grounds Bring the Circus to Life
From classic big-top performances and historic exhibits to elephant rides and a petting zoo, for 3 days the grassy lakefront of Veterans Park is transformed into a circus wonderland for children of all ages.
145Chapter 11 The Excitement Builds...Prelude to the Parade
Antique automobiles, high-wheeled bikes, motorized trolleys and other relics from days gone by create an atmosphere of lighthearted nostalgia for the Great Circus Parade to begin.
149Chapter 12 The Wait Is Over..."Here She Comes!"
Sitting on the edge of a crowded street corner, you suddenly hear the faint sounds of a marching band in the distance. "Here she comes!" someone cries out. A dazzling photo-essay of the most photogenic parade in the world.
161Chapter 13 "Oh, to Ride in the Great Circus Parade!"
High on a wagon, looking over the backs of horses, what a thrill to roll through the masses of cheering people. After 15 years of directing or announcing the parade, the author finds himself a better view.
World's foremost circus historian and distinguished author, Charles "Chappie" Fox takes you behind the scenes to the sights, sounds and smells of a national treasure. Loaded with photographs and anecdotes that span over a century, America's Great Circus Parade chronicles the history, rebirth and revelry of an American tradition.
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