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Drake Relays Parade, 1950s

A float goes by the Iowa State Capitol during a Drake Relays Parade in the 1950s.

A float shaped like the Eiffel Tower passes in front of the Iowa State Capitol in a Drake Relays Parade.

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

A Cinderella themed float goes by the Iowa State Capitol in the 1958 Drake Relays Parade.

A Don Quixote float prepares for the Drake Relays Parade at the Iowa State Capitol building.

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

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

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

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

A float goes past the Iowa State Capitol in the Drake Relays Parade.