YAARAB SHRINE PARADES

Upcoming Parades

Every time there’s a parade in virtually any town in America, expect to see a contingent of Shriners in it, driving tiny cars. These motor patrols usually consist of up to a dozen middle-aged to undeniably old guys wearing fezzes in some sort of modified vehicle, classic cars, souped up go-karts, miniature Corvettes, shrunken pickups, itty-bitty Indy cars, or whatever (including minibikes and motorcycles). They whirl around the street in formation—or something approaching formation. They drive the motorized midgets in figure eights, they loop around themselves, and they look cheerfully ridiculous at all times. In sum, they’re both beloved and the most entertaining part of parades.

There’s nothing technically sophisticated about a Shriner car. There is no established Shriner-car land speed record at Bonneville, and “classic” Shriner cars don’t bring huge sums at a Barrett-Jackson auction. But at the same time, they’re a part of America’s ingrained car culture. Please keep a look out for a Shriner parade coming near you. To wet your appetite, below are some photos from previous parades:

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Johns Creek Parade

Labor Day Parade