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Silver City Day celebrated in Argentine
Taqueria 7 Leguas sponsored a float and a group of riders on horseback with traditional Mexican apparel. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)
by Brian Turrel
The Argentine area of Kansas City, Kan., celebrated Silver City Day Saturday, with a parade and festival.
The parade started at 42nd and Strong Avenue and proceeded east to 28th Street, near Emerson Park. The park was also the site of several booths selling traditional Mexican food, along with others selling crafts and toys. A stage was set up at the north end of the park, and musical acts played throughout the afternoon.
Marching bands from all five Kansas City, Kansas, district high schools participated in the parade, and they stayed at the park after the parade to play a round of songs in what was called a “Showcase of the Bands.” Schlagle High School won the trophy for best marching band.
Photos copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel
Members of the Schlagle Auxiliary posed with the trophy awarded to the best marching band. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)The Schlagle cheerleaders marched in the parade. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)The Sumner Academy marching band played. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)The Sumner Academy marching band played. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)The Harmon High School marching band played. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)The Harmon High School drill team performed along with the band. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)The Washington High School marching band and dance team performed. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)The Wyandotte High School cheerleaders marched in the parade. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)The Wyandotte High School marching band performed. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)The Wyandotte High School dance team performed with band in Emerson Park. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)Taqueria 7 Leguas sponsored several riders on horseback, many with traditional Mexican apparel. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)Taqueria 7 Leguas sponsored several riders on horseback, many with traditional Mexican apparel. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)Taqueria 7 Leguas sponsored several riders on horseback, many with traditional Mexican apparel. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)The tacos asada were one of many traditional Mexican favorites available at the food booths. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)The KCK schools’ Mariachi Ensemble performed on stage at Emerson Park. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)The KCK schools’ Mariachi Ensemble performed on stage at Emerson Park. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)Schlagle marching band director Reginald May held the trophy awarded for the best marching band in the parade. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)
