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Midwest Old Threshers Reunion has officially begun
By Ashley Duong, The Union
Aug. 29, 2019 11:00 am
Union photo by Ashley Duong Farm equipment from Marion, Ohio makes its way through Mt. Pleasant for the Harvest Day Parade. The parade kicked off the 2019 Midwest Old Threshers Reunion on Wednesday, Aug. 28.
Union photo by Ashley Duong Gweneth Ingwersen of Mt. Pleasant, age 2, enjoys a lollipop thrown at her by passing floats as she watches the Harvest Day Parade. The Harvest Day Parade kicked off the 2019 Midwest Old Threshers Reunion on Wednesday, Aug. 28.
Union photo by Ashley Duong Sawyer Birdsell, who lives in Mt. Pleasant with his family, attempts to wave at passing floats during the Harvest Day Parade. Unfortunately, his hand catches his grandfather's face instead. The Harvest Day Parade kicked off the 2019 Midwest Old Threshers Reunion on Wednesday, Aug. 28.
Union photo by Ashley Duong Members of the Mt. Pleasant High School marching band twirl flags as they walk past parade-watchers during the Harvest Day Parade. The parade kicked off the 2019 Midwest Old Threshers Reunion on Wednesday, Aug. 28.
Union photo by Ashley Duong Four-year-old Treven Prospere from Mt. Pleasant waves to floats in the Harvest Day Parade in anticipation of candy. The parade kicked off the 2019 Midwest Old Threshers Reunion on Wednesday, Aug. 28.
Union photo by Ashley Duong The Jitney Bus, a steam engine, loudly sounds its horn as it passes through Mt. Pleasant for the Harvest Day Parade. The parade kicked off the 2019 Midwest Old Threshers Reunion on Wednesday, Aug. 28.
Union photo by Ashley Duong A steam engine, followed by actors from the Log Village, rolls through the streets of Mt. Pleasant for the Harvest Day Parade. The parade kicked off the 2019 Midwest Old Threshers Reunion on Wednesday, Aug. 28.
Union photo by Ashley Duong Members of the Mt. Pleasant High School marching band participate in the Harvest Parade, which kicked off the 2019 Midwest Old Threshers Renunion on Wednesday, Aug. 28.
Union photo by Ashley Duong A steam engine that won Steam Engine of the Year in 1992 makes an appearance at the Mt. Pleasant Harvest Day Parade. The parade kicked off the 2019 Midwest Old Threshers Reunion on Wednesday, Aug. 28.
Union photo by Ashley Duong A colorful USA-themed float graces the Harvest Day Parade in Mt. Pleasant with costumed riders. The parade kicked off the 2019 Midwest Old Threshers Reunion on Wednesday, Aug. 28.

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