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Drake Relays Parade, 1950s

The Chattanooga Choo Choo makes an appearance in a 1950s Drake Relays Parade.

A float in the 1970 Drake Relays Parade. The float reads "Shooting for Peace."

Students ride a float reading the "Merry Go Round of Sports". On top of the merry-go-round it reads: " World Series" and "NCAA Basketball."

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.

Highlanders march past the Iowa State Capitol in the 1969 Drake Relays Parade.

A float in the 1958 Drake Relays Parade celebrating the Russian satellite Sputnik I. The float reads: "Beginning of a New Era."

A float in the 1963 Drake Relays Parade.

The Pi Kappa Phi float goes by the Iowa State Capitol in the 1955 Drake Relays Parade.

Drake's marching band marches past the Iowa State Capitol in 1970 Drake Relays Parade.

Students smile over the edge of a float in a 1950s Drake Relays Parade.