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DescriptionColor photographs, three, of Washington Street parade in 400 block, Hoboken, no date, circa 1965-1975. 3-1/2" square prints. Photographs by Donald "Red" Barrett. Reverse of all are blank. Images enhanced due to color shift and yellowing. All views are from midblock looking southwest on Washington Street between Fourth and Fifth Streets. Businesses and building on the west side of the street are seen. Wet street indicates a rainy day, but umbrellas are not present. A variety of marching units or floats are seen. Purpose of parade or event is not indicated or known. Colder weather as seen by clothing. Photo 1: a marching band in middle eastern costume; banjos, accordions and a saxophone are seen in this large unit. Photo 2: an all-girl, all women color guard; affiliation not legible. Photo 3: Railroad steam engine float, " Hudson Voiture 40/8 "; unknown which business or organization is represented by it.