Indigenous Figure Float and Marching Band in Chappaqua's Bicentennial Parade
Name/Title
Indigenous Figure Float and Marching Band in Chappaqua's Bicentennial ParadeEntry/Object ID
2024-162-86Description
This photograph depicts a float from Chappaqua's Bicentennial Parade. The float, decorated with tree branches and foliage, features a person dressed as an Indigenous man standing atop it, symbolizing the area's early history and its connection to Native American heritage. Onlookers, including children and adults dressed in period-appropriate attire, line the street to watch the festivities. In the background, a marching band dressed in white uniforms proceeds along the parade route, accompanied by additional floats and displays. Houses adorned with bunting add to the celebratory atmosphere, reflecting the community's pride in its heritage.Category
Indigenous Peoples, Ceremonies & Events, People