LP Lotion: Presidentially Pardoned Thanksgiving Turkeys at the Magic Kingdom
Page 1 of 5
Video and pictures of the ceremony honoring the presidentially pardoned Thanksgiving turkeys at the Magic Kingdom on Thanksgiving morning.Videos
A complete video of the parade and ceremony is avialble by clicking below
The National Thanksgiving Turkey "May" is honored with a special parade through the Magic Kingdom.
Click here for a larger version of this picture (1024 X 1365, 449,320 bytes)
"May" and the alternate turkey "Flower" will live out the remainder of their natural lives at Disney's Animal Kingdom. They were pardoned by President Bush as part of a Thanksgiving tradition that may have begun as far back as Lincoln presidency. It has been an annual tradition since President Truman's administration.
Click here for a larger version of this picture (1024 X 768, 283,452 bytes)
The citizens of Main Street celebrate the turkey's arrival with Magic Kingdom's pre-parade song about dreaming.
Click here for a larger version of this picture (1024 X 768, 281,241 bytes)
The turkeys were raised in Jasper, Ind., under the supervision of Ted Seger, president of Farbest Foods. Seger serves as chairman of the National Turkey Federation.
Click here for a larger version of this picture (1024 X 768, 316,925 bytes)
The Main Street Philharmonic
Click here for a larger version of this picture (1024 X 768, 317,252 bytes)
Advertisement
MouseEarVacations.com
Where Magic Begins!
Concierge Style Service
at No Extra Charge!
Visit our website for more info!
Laughing Place Podcast
The LPP-oddcast celebrate Mickey's birthday, discuss the reopened Space Mountain and Christmas at Walt Disney World plus Reader Mail, Stump the Crew, the Captain's Challenge, 50 Words on 2012 and much more. Sponsored by HoJoAnaheim.com and MouseEarVacations.com.
Antenna Toppers and Accessories
Antenna Toppers of all styles including sports, holiday, animals, occupations and more. Hundreds to choose f rom.
LP Live Recent Picture
Posted: 11/21/09