BIRMINGHAM SUMMER PARADE

Birmingham hosted a summer parade featuring over 20 mannequins, showcasing fashion comparable to London and New York's events. The parade previewed styles for an upcoming Film and Theatrical Garden Party in Droitwich, supporting press and cinema charities. Local fashion houses provided the attire, and the event received a civic welcome from the Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress. The parade was a novel idea, hoped to be a success.

What event in Birmingham was compared to parades in London and New York?

• A summer parade

• A winter festival

• A food fair

• A music concert

What was the purpose of the parade in Birmingham?

• To raise funds for a charity

• To celebrate a local holiday

• To preview upcoming fashion trends

• To launch a new movie

Where will the fashion trends previewed in the parade be showcased?

• At a fashion show in London

• At a charity event in New York

• At the Film and Theatrical Garden Party in Droitwich

• At a local theater

Who provided the dresses and gowns for the mannequins in the parade?

• Birmingham fashion houses

• International designers

• Celebrity stylists

• Local artists

Who welcomed the mannequins during the parade?

• The Chief of Police

• The President

• The Lord Mayor and Lady Mayors

• The Prime Minister