Parade Unit
Most Shrine Temples support several parade units. These units are responsible for promoting a positive Shriner image to the public by participating in local parades. An example of a Shrine parade unit is the Heart Shrine Clubs’ Original Fire Patrol of Effingham Illinois. This unit operates miniature fire engines in honor of a hospital fire that took place in the 1940s in Effingham. They participate in most parades in a 100 mile radius of Effingham.
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