Benjamin Franklin attends Steam Threshers parade
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July 21, 2025

Benjamin Franklin attends Steam Threshers parade

By Michael Williamson 

A Benjamin Franklin lookalike passes out prop $100 bills at the 76th Annual Steam Threshers Grand Parade in Plain City on Friday. The man dressed as one of America’s founders was just one of several parade guests, which included farmers, politicians and local celebrities marching in the yearly parade of tractors through the village.

(Journal-Tribune photo by Michael Williamson)

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