Saint Patrick's Day Parade in Lowell, Massachusetts (1904 Original Black & White Film)

Step back in time to 1904 with this captivating black and white film, offering a glimpse into a grand parade filled with pomp and pageantry. Watch as policemen and men in top hats and formal riding attire parade on horseback, carrying large bunches of flowers. Follow the procession as a marching band and uniformed military group pass by, accompanied by carriages and other participants. The scene then shifts to the Immaculate Conception church, where a clerical figure in robes exits, waving his hat in acknowledgment.

This historic parade, as described in The George Kleine catalog, took place in Lowell, Massachusetts. Over 1500 marchers took part, led by city police forces on horseback adorned with green carnations. The streets were filled with citizens, and the air was filled with the sounds of patriotic and Irish music played by bands and fife and drum corps. Drum majors dazzled the crowd with their baton twirling, while military and veteran groups marched proudly in full uniform. Don't miss this fascinating glimpse into a bygone era of community celebration and cultural pride.

Source :
Thomas A. Edison, I. & Kleine. (1904) St. Patrick's Day parade, Lowell, Mass. [United States: Thomas A. Edison, Inc] [Video] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/mp73117800