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SUNDAY SCHOOL PARADE
SUNDAY SCHOOL PARADE. Annual event of Protestant churches in the Dubuque area. Eastern cities had similar celebrations years before Dubuque. Led in the Midwest by such cities as Davenport, Moline and Rock Island, Dubuque residents became interested in the activity through the visit of Mr. Harry Van Duzee, secretary of the Rock Island association.
In 1911 nine thousand people came to UNION PARK for a picnic as part of the festivities. Participants in 1912, in addition to the Dubuque Protestant churches, were entries from Cuba City and East Dubuque.
Among the prizes given for entries was an American flag to the school having the greatest number of married people in the parade. An American flag was also given to the school having the largest number of children and adults in the parade. A prize of ten dollars went to the school having the best float. The same amount of money went to the second best float. (Photo Courtesy: http://www.dubuquepostcards.com)