An unidentified Eastern Kentucky University majorette marches in a Christmas parade, 1970s. We love the old fur-trimmed majorette costumes, which have remained popular over the years. Click here to see a few more via past posts.
A La Crosse State Teachers College majorette poses in her marching band uniform featuring a treble clef at the shoulder and and hemline decorated with a musical staff, symbols and notes. This costume is very similar to what Mary Hartline wore in 1955, 10 years after this picture was taken.
Conejo Valley Days Parade, 1965 | A police marching band is led by two twirlers, one dressed in a costume inspired by prison garb and another dressed up like a member of the po-po. I was so amused by this photo I had to find out if there was any video of this parade. I was so happy when I found...
Patsy Bedford Kaufman was a Winters Blizzards Baton Twirler in 1952. This was reportedly the first year the twirlers wore these short costumes, which featured fur trim. Winters is located south of Abilene, Texas and northeast of San Angelo, Texas, so I bet the costume got a little toasty at fall...
How glorious is this stairstepped pastel rainbow of baton twirlers? Honestly, some of the faces in this photo look very familiar. We’re pretty sure at least two of these twirlers are still around, coaching and judging. If you’re in this photo let us know! Pastel Rainbow This is one of...
