Sunday, June 19, 2011

Thanksgiving Day Parade Stamps


1. Boy pointing at bear balloon
2. Drum major & tombone player
3. Trumpets
4. Turkey balloon & cowboy
USA, 2009

Held in large cities and small towns, Thanksgiving Day parades have been an important part of the Thanksgiving holiday tradition since the early 20th century. In 2009 the U.S. Postal Service joins the parade with the issuance of four stamps featuring iconic scenes of a Thanksgiving Day parade: A lively marching band led by a flamboyant drum major, large colorful balloons shaped like favorite animals and characters, a lasso-twirling cowboy and, of course, delighted spectators gathered on the sidewalk to watch. The stamps were designed by artist Paul Rogers of Pasadena, CA.

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