Ancient and Horribles Parade
ancient horribles parade founded nationally known fourth july parade u route putnam pike village chepachet rhode island town glocester parade horribles new england tradition dating back prior earlier various small town across new england oldest known ancient horribles parade new england occurred july lowell massachusetts named parody somber ancient honorable artillery company massachusetts oldest military organization united state new englanders several city started parading concert new england town middle ancient horrible antique horribles parade dress meant satirize politician public figure largely died vermont gloucester massachusetts continues horribles parade st century without satirical political dimension costume held glocester rhode island ancient horribles parade founded calvin coolidge u president coolidge member original ancient honorable artillery company boston according chair parade connie leather rhode islander rhode islander made fun parade feature traditional fourth july float marcher veteran fire truck well often irreverent satirical display commenting political cultural issue parade – world war ii pandemic ancient honorable artillery company massachusetts glocester rhode island swamp yankee glocester parade registration information