1960s 4H Parade, Moorhead, MN

These images are taken from a series of slides, believed to originate in the 1961s. This parade takes place on Center Avenue in Moorhead, MN, and I believe in conjunction with the 4H round-up. The round-up, separate from the county fair, was a time for 4H members to show their animals and crafts, and were held annually in Moorhead during this time.

Context

• Morken is a township in central Clay County, Minnesota. Their 4H club is known as the Morken Lucky Leafs. Kids from Felton, some from Georgetown, and some from Glyndon participated in this club. I was a Morken Lucky Leaf when I lived on the farm.
• Oak Mound primarily consisted of kids from Kragnes, rural Moorhead, and some Georgetown kids.
• Georgetown had its own 4H club at this time; it's the one my dad belonged to. Eventually, Georgetown's members were assimilated into other groups, like Morken.

Photos From The Parade

The Fairmont Float

Fairmont Float

An IH Scout

An IH Scout

IH Scout pulling Oak Mound

Oak Mound Float

Oak Mound Float

Oak Mound Float

Oak Mound Float

Unknown float

Bystanders

Georgetown Float

Georgetown Float

Morken Float

Morken Float

Morken Float

Oak Mound Float

Photos From The Round-Up

A Lady And Her Sheep

Judging or Grooming Sheep

Several children and their sheep

A 4H Siesta