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BOLAND-B12611
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- 1925-05-23 (Creation)
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Boys, some in costume, are ready to participate in the bicycle "Safety First" parade on May 23, 1925. Many of the bicycles have their spokes decorated. One youngster near the right wears a clown costume while others prefer to simply decorate their two-wheelers. There were also girls among the several hundred childen participating. The parade would traverse downtown Tacoma streets from City Hall and end up in the Stadium (Bowl). Once at the Bowl, John Rodda, New York representative of Cycle Trades of America and arranger of the parade, lectured on the right and wrong way to ride bicycles and proper conduct on the roads while in traffic. Mr. Rodda was a proponent of bicycle safety. 50 prizes, including watches and medals, were awarded that day. (TNT 5-19-25, p 17-article; TNT 5-22-25, p. 24, TNT 5-23-25, p. 1) TPL-045; G66.1-008
Bicycles & tricycles--Tacoma--1920-1930; Cyclists--Tacoma; Parades & processions--Tacoma--1920-1930;