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The first Bar-B-Q Festival was held in 1979. It is still an annual event with over 80,000 in attendance. They come to eat barbecued mutton, pork and chicken by the tons. This event is recognized as one of the top 100 events held in the United States each year. Owensboro has become known as "The Bar-B-Q Capital of the World."

Owensboro Christmas Parade

Christmas Parade 1

Local military groups march in the Owensboro Christmas Parade.

Christmas Parade 2

Companies decorate floats to be in the Christmas Parade.

Christmas Parade 3

The Owensboro Street Department decorations are always a big hit!

Christmas Parade 4

A company's lighted float is pulled in the Christmas Parade.

Christmas Parade 5

The famous Owensboro Calliope is back in the Christmas Parade!

Chriatmas Parade 6

Santa and Mrs. Clause bring up the end of the Christmas Parade.

Christmas Parade 7

Santa and Mrs. Clause wave to the crowds.

Christmas Parade 8

Young 'reindeer' take part in the Owensboro Christmas Parade.

Christmas Parade 9

Any vehicle can be decorated and lit to take part in the Christmas Parade.

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