Color Photos of 1000 Years of Meschede Parade in 1959

Meschede is a town in the Hochsauerland district, in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is the capital of the district Hochsauerlandkreis. In 1959 the city celebrated its 1000 years existence. On this occasion took place on June 21, a great procession held with over 1000 participants. The photos are from slides and were taken at the Powder Tower / corner Weingasse and camp road.

(Photos copyright © Hans-Peter Grumpe)