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Drake Relays Parade, 1957, Kenny Ploen

Kenny Ploen of the University of Iowa was the MVP of the 1957 Rose Bowl. Here he rides as an honored guest in the 1957 Drake Relays Parade.

Drake Relays Parade, 1972

The Moingona Girl Scout Council marches past the Iowa State Capitol in the 1972 Drake Relays Parade.

Drake Relays Parade, 1970

A float featuring Charlie Brown and Snoopy in the 1970 Drake Relays Parade. The float reads "Charlie Brown Wins."

Drake Relays Parade, 1970s

Police march past the Iowa State Capitol in a Drake Relays Parade.

Drake Relays Parade, 1950s

Floats in a Drake Relays Parade in the 1950s.

Students ride a float in a 1950s Drake Relays Parade that reads, "Every Body Comes to the Relays". The black tombstone reads "Texas A&M Shot Put 1952". This record is one the parade participants believed would be broken (or buried) that year.

Drake Relays Parade, 1958

The 1958 Drake Relays Parade proceeds west from the front of the Iowa State Capitol. The float in the foreground reads "Our Grecian Heritage."

Drake Relays Parade, 1950s

Students dressed as tigers ride in cages on a float during a 1950s Drake Relays Parade.

Drake Relays Parade, 1950s

A student masquerading as a tiger rides in a cage during a Drake Relays Parade.

Drake Relays Parade, 1950s

Unidentified male students dressed as Asian women participate in a Drake Relays Parade.

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