Posted on June 28, 2022 by Jenny ONeill

The oddly named “Parade of Horribles” (also known as Antiques and Horribles) was a traditional feature of Independence Day festivities in 19th century New England. As suggested by the name, it describes a procession of a comically strange nature. Westport held its own version of such a parade, calling it a “parade of Antiques, Horribles […]