America’s small towns are a wealth of quirky charm and quaint traditions. A few times a year, these small towns put their unique oddities on full display at festivals and fairs that celebrate the weird and wacky. We believe that some of these small-town traditions deserve a spotlight, so we are showcasing 19 of our favorites here.
#1: Wilmore, Kentucky’s Lawn Mower Parade
Fourth of July in Wilmore, Kentucky, means parade time, but not the typical parade you are accustomed to. Since 1992, Main Street has welcomed every imaginable type of lawnmower for the town’s annual Lawnmower Parade. This event, of course, makes the cut.
