This Day in History – September 22: Ak-Sar-Ben Fall Festival hosts parades, balls and races

September 22, 1920 – To celebrate the 300th anniversary of Pilgrims landing at the future site of Plymouth, Massachusetts, the Ak-Sar-Ben Fall Festival was held for nine days in September 1920.

The festival featured a “Pilgrims Pageant” parade, automobile and horse races, an electrical parade and Coronation Ball for the Ak-Sar-Ben King and Queen.

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