Shot on 8mm film in 1966, this vintage home movie captures a circus procession in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. A lion paces behind bars in a cage, its fur a dusty tan, while a horse-drawn float with costumed performers moves through the street. Spectators line the route as the parade advances under bright daylight. The footage shows classic 1960s color grading, film grain, and slight motion blur, evoking a nostalgic, archival feel. The scene blends urban life with circus spectacle, offering authentic period footage of a community event.
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