STK-ID 72440

Various shots of winter carnival in Penetanguishene, Ontario. Three-man rock band is playing and costumed people dancing on moving float. Marching band with people of all ages dressed as clowns goes by, led by drum major flourishing baton. Onlookers watch and take photos. Kilted Scottish regiment marching band turns corner, preceded by several flag-bearers. Automobile displaying small Ontario flags and with young Indigenous girl sitting on hood, carries two Chiefs who wave to crowd. Old horse-drawn sleigh goes by: on one of its sides one can read “FLORIDA OR BUST”. Several floats with names of different companies carry seated young girls who wave to crowd. Man wearing feathered bonnet takes photos.

DETAILS

Excerpt from
Penetang Winterama
Location
Penetanguishene
Year
1961
Collection
National Film Board
Available formats
Reel 35 mm
Shooting format
35mm print b&w
Aspect ratio
4/3