Carnival rides, illustrious prizes, and the irresistible scent of funnel cakes are back in town.
Since 1979, Our Town America has been a part of the Coral Springs community. The three-day arts, entertainment, and business festival begins Friday, March 11, from 6 to 11 p.m., Saturday, March 12 from 12 p.m. to 11 p.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Though the weekend event is known for its amusements, classic car show, the Our Town’s Got Talent show, and booths, this very important purpose of giving back to the community has made the event very meaningful for the community.
These fascinating photos were taken by Steven Martin that show Our Town festival in Coral Springs, Florida in 1983.
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| Parade begins with the local police department, Our Town Parade, Coral Springs, Florida, 1983 |
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| A group of girls and women standing on front of a food truck, Our Town Parade, Coral Springs, Florida, 1983 |
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| A local cheerleading gym, the Electras, come into view, Our Town Parade, Coral Springs, Florida, 1983 |
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| A Marine Corps band comes into view, Our Town Parade, Coral Springs, Florida, 1983 |
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| A Navy Cadet Corps marches by, Coral Springs festival, Florida, 1983 |
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| American Legion color guard, Our Town Parade, Coral Springs, Florida, 1983 |
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| Bell UH-1 Helicopter, Our Town Festival, Coral Springs, Florida, 1983 |
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| Coral Springs Fire Department, Our Town Parade, Coral Springs, Florida, 1983 |
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| Coral Springs High School's flag corps and band, Our Town Parade, Coral Springs, Florida, 1983 |
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| Flag corps and band, Our Town Parade, Coral Springs, Florida, 1983 |
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| Girl at Coral Springs festival, Florida, 1983 |
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| Girl at Coral Springs festival, Florida, 1983 |
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| Girl playing PacMan at Coral Springs festival, Florida, 1983 |
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| Girl scouts march by, Our Town Parade, Coral Springs, Florida, 1983 |
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| Girl walking on wet ground, Our Town Festival, Coral Springs, Florida, 1983 |
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| Girls at Coral Springs festival, Florida, 1983 |
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| Girls at Coral Springs festival, Florida, 1983 |
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| Girls at Coral Springs festival, Florida, 1983 |
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| Guys and Navy recruiter, Coral Springs festival, Florida, 1983 |
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| Guys at festival booth, Coral Springs, Florida, 1983 |
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| Kids bouncing on inflatable bags, Our Town Parade, Coral Springs, Florida, 1983 |
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| Kite and balloon, Our Town Festival, Coral Springs, Florida, 1983 |
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| Marines on a flatbed trailer, Our Town Parade, Coral Springs, Florida, 1983 |
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| Men in Native American headdresses ride on a classic Chevy convertible, Our Town Parade, Coral Springs, Florida, 1983 |
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| Navy color guard, Coral Springs festival, Florida, 1983 |
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| People by the rides section, Coral Springs festival, Florida, 1983 |
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| People walk from a display of vehicles behind them, Our Town Parade, Coral Springs, Florida, 1983 |
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| People, mostly kids, at a booth, Our Town Parade, Coral Springs, Florida, 1983 |
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| Shriners roll by, Coral Springs festival, Florida, 1983 |
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| The Coral Springs High School band makes its appearance, Our Town Parade, Coral Springs, Florida, 1983 |
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| The Hialeah Miami Lakes High School band march by, Our Town Parade, Coral Springs, Florida, 1983 |
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| View of the festival grounds, Coral Springs festival, Florida, 1983 |
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| Women at festival booth, Coral Springs, Florida, 1983 |
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| Women at festival booth, Coral Springs, Florida, 1983 |
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| Women in costumes on a float, Our Town Parade, Coral Springs, Florida, 1983 |