The two RV Gypsies enjoyed a private
tour of
American Celebration on Parade
located near the Shenandoah Caverns in Virginia
July 12, 2023
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seasonally, Memorial Day through Labor Day, 10a.m.-5p.m. with last tour
beginning at 4 p.m. - Check their website for more information on hours,
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Below: The two RV Gypsies drove past Earl's Place, which
is located on the property of Shenandoah Caverns near The American Celebration
on Parade. It is an Air-B&B that features 7 bedrooms and 3 baths
plus an outdoor grill and fire pit. Of course the two RV Gypsies have
NO reason to stay in an Air-B&B because they live and travel in
their RV. But Karen Duquette likes to photograph as much as possible
and provide as much information, history and photos to her viewers to
help then travel and vacation in their own style.
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Below: American
Celebration on Parade is one of America’s most unique museums and
offers an up-close experience with parade floats from famous national
celebrations including Presidential Inaugural Parades.
But before entering the building, the two RV Gypsies enjoyed the outside
area of The American Celebration on Parade building. They liked the flags
and the Statue of Liberty. Also shown below is a close-up of the blue
label hiding behind the tree on the right side of the building (which
is the same as the blue label on the left side of the building). |
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Below: Lee Duquette
stood by a Statue of Liberty (also shown in the above photo) to show its
height. |
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Below: Entering
the American Celebration on Parade Building, Karen Duquette immediately
saw the giant Jester above the ticket entry booth. |
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Below: While waiting
for the guided tour to begin, of course Karen Duquette had to take a bunch
of photos of the entry lobby, starting to the right of the payment booth
shown above. |
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Below:
Close-up views of the figurines located above the mantel in the above
photo |
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Below: A seal located
on the side of the brick wall shown above. (Note: Restrooms were also
behind this area). |
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Below: To the left of the payment
booth, Karen Duquette photographed a drummer and the Seal of the Vice
President of the United States, which hung on the wall next to the
drummer. |
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Below: A water
fountain by the front window of the waiting room and an interesting clock. |
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Below: An interesting
area on the left side of the waiting room |
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Below: Then it was time for
the guide to take the two RV Gypsies through the main room. But first,
there were several things hanging on a wall that the guide talked about,
but of course, Karen Duquette's interest was drawn to a characteristic
drawing of Elvis on a float. |
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