We’re not clowning around… 🤡 Venice has always known how to put on a show. This 1950s snapshot shows the Samdor Grotto Clowns gearing up for a parade in a Texaco parking lot—just another day of big shoes, bold moves, and a little organized chaos. The kind that still makes you smile—and maybe raise an eyebrow or two. 😁 🎉 A century later, that same community spirit is still front and center as we celebrate 100 years of the City on the Gulf. As our Centennial continues through March 2027, we’ll keep sharing moments like this—because every snapshot tells part of Venice’s story. 📸 Want to explore more? Step right up to our Venice Museum & Archives online archives and take a walk through history anytime: venicemuseum.org/collections This image is courtesy of City of Venice Historical Resources - Chamber of Commerce Collection. #veniceat100 #venicecentennial #FromTheArchives #ThrowbackThursday