Marquette University - Hilltop Yearbook (Milwaukee, WI)

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14 Parade Warms H earts By Susan Mullejans Hundreds of thousands of people swarmed close to the curbs in downtown Milwaukee on july 14, 1985. They set on blankets or in lawn chairs, They stood on the sidewaIk, on coolers and on step ladders. They perched on ledges. To combat the heat they wore strange headgear: hats made from newspapers, towels soak. ed with water, even seat cushions. They had gathered to watch what was billed as the most imposing picture of splendor ever brought before the eyes of civilized man, Milwaukee's own Circus Parade. And the parade certainly lived up to its billing. I was expecting a lot, and I : wasuht disappointed, said Bridget Bosco, psychology senior. It was unlike any other parade. True, there were mar- ching bands, baton twirlers and horses. There were clowns too, including Ernest Borgnine, the official parade clown. But what made this parade unique was the many colorful, old- fashianed wagons, dating as far back as the early 1850's. Most popular were the cage wagons. Exotic animals could suddenly be found on the streets of downtown Miiwaukee, riding along in colorful wagons. Snakes, tigers, bears, and even a hippopotamus in a small pool rode by. The most unusual animal was the Iiger ... a rare cross between a lion and a tiger. No wonder people travelled for miles to see this spectacle. AII-nighters dotted the curbside along W. St. Paul Ave. with campers and fresth-used Webers. Others arrived as early as 7:00 am. and sat in lawn chairs all day to ensure a good view. Many Marquette students made their way downtown to join the festivties. It's phenomenal how many peaple are down, said Dave Neubauer, Marquette graduate student. The excitement is samething that just cannot be captured unless you 're here in person. 011 the 17th, the train began its journey back to Baraboo. Milwaukee's only consolation was the promise that the Circus Parade would return again next summer. Augustm Summer Many students graduate without seeing Milwaukee at its best, going home for the summer months to jobs or relaxation after a semester of stu- dying and partying. Some students, however, choose to add a few extra credit hours during the summer. For those who are a little behind or just want to get ahead, Marquette offers two summer sessions. Other industrious students find in- ternships in Milwaukee.