CAROLINA CLOWN
THE STORY OF THE CAROLINA CLOWNS -oOo-
CAROLINA CLOWNS INC. proudly celebrates 56 years of service to Charlotte and surrounding communities in 2013. We ar...
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THE STORY OF THE CAROLINA CLOWNS -oOo-
CAROLINA CLOWNS INC. proudly celebrates 56 years of service to Charlotte and surrounding communities in 2013. We are proud to have been a part of the Festival in the Park every year since it's beginning in 1964.
In 1957, Earl Crawford Sr., Executive Secretary to the Carrousel Parade, approached Jack Pentes, a Charlotte artist and designer, looking for individuals who wanted to participate in the Carrousel Parade as clowns. Jack, who had been appearing as "Bobo" the clown on "Big Bill's Club House" on WBTV, and several others he recruited marched in that year's parade. From that group, CAROLINA CLOWNS was formed and Jack Pentes was elected the first president. Today 25 men and women continue that tradition, giving of their time and talent to bring joy and laughter to our churches, schools, hospitals, nursing homes, and community functions. The membership ranges in age from the early twenties to the late eighties (you must be 18 to join) and come from diverse backgrounds including nurses, teachers, homemakers, and social workers. Each of our members share the mutual feeling of concern and desire to make others happy.
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CAROLINA CLOWNS INC. proudly celebrates 56 years of service to Charlotte and surrounding communities in 2013. We are proud to have been a part of the Festival in the Park every year since it's beginning in 1964.
In 1957, Earl Crawford Sr., Executive Secretary to the Carrousel Parade, approached Jack Pentes, a Charlotte artist and designer, looking for individuals who wanted to participate in the Carrousel Parade as clowns. Jack, who had been appearing as "Bobo" the clown on "Big Bill's Club House" on WBTV, and several others he recruited marched in that year's parade. From that group, CAROLINA CLOWNS was formed and Jack Pentes was elected the first president. Today 25 men and women continue that tradition, giving of their time and talent to bring joy and laughter to our churches, schools, hospitals, nursing homes, and community functions. The membership ranges in age from the early twenties to the late eighties (you must be 18 to join) and come from diverse backgrounds including nurses, teachers, homemakers, and social workers. Each of our members share the mutual feeling of concern and desire to make others happy.
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disneymamom
July 29, 2013
I have liked this photo every time I see it. A merry heart doeth good like a medicine. thank you for adding it to "Be Healed". blessings..
avimiaaz
August 17, 2014
Darling capture. Thank you for sharing this in my "Get Your Vitamin C" project.
Elyzabeth
October 09, 2014
What fun! I find that this photo also emotes pure happiness :) Thank you dear Lawrence for allowing me to participate, in my way in a very special part of your life! So happy to have you!
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