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Shot on 8mm film in 1948, this vintage footage captures a lively circus parade at the Ringling Brothers circus in Sarasota, Florida. Performers in elaborate white and blue costumes with large feathered wings march past a red train car marked '59'. A horse-drawn float with a large white bird figure moves through the scene, while other performers in green and white checkered outfits walk nearby. The clip shows the bustling atmosphere of a classic American circus, with a large tent visible in the background and a man in a hat observing the procession. The film exhibits natural grain and slight color fading typical of 8mm home movies from the era.
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