Grand marshal Fonyo heads Royal parade

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Grand marshal Fonyo heads Royal parade

Date11/6/1985

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Fonyo, Steve, 1965- (subject)

McConnell, Colin (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: Grand marshal Fonyo heads Royal parade. Journey for Lives runner Steve Fonyo rides down University Ave. at the head of the parade marking the start of the 57th Royal Agricultural Winter Fair. Fonyo; the grand marshal of yesterday's parade and youth ambassador to the fair; had an escort of eight Mounties. More than 900 youths took part in the parade; in keeping with the theme of the show - International Year of Youth.

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Runners (Sport)

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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0047704F

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