Laurel and Hardy
Harlem holds 34th annual Oliver Hardy Festival to honor legendary comedy duo

People dressed as Oliver Hardy wave to the crowd during the parade at the 34th annual Oliver Hardy Festival in Harlem, Ga., on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. People turned out to honor the famous actor with a parade, music, and more.
Katie Goodale, Katie Goodale/The Augusta Chronicle USA TODAY NETWORK
Food vendors cook during the 34th annual Oliver Hardy Festival in Harlem, Ga., on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. People turned out to honor the famous actor with a parade, music, and more.
Katie Goodale, Katie Goodale/The Augusta Chronicle USA TODAY NETWORK
Harlem High School JROTC leads the parade at the 34th annual Oliver Hardy Festival in Harlem, Ga., on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. People turned out to honor the famous actor with a parade, music, and more.
Katie Goodale, Katie Goodale/The Augusta Chronicle USA TODAY NETWORK
The Harlem High School marching band performs during the parade at the 34th annual Oliver Hardy Festival in Harlem, Ga., on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. People turned out to honor the famous actor with a parade, music, and more.
Katie Goodale, Katie Goodale/The Augusta Chronicle USA TODAY NETWORK
The Harlem High School baseball team passes out candy during the 34th annual Oliver Hardy Festival in Harlem, Ga., on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. People turned out to honor the famous actor with a parade, music, and more.
Katie Goodale, Katie Goodale/The Augusta Chronicle USA TODAY NETWORK
The Southern Strutters twirl batons during the parade at the 34th annual Oliver Hardy Festival in Harlem, Ga., on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. People turned out to honor the famous actor with a parade, music, and more.
Katie Goodale, Katie Goodale/The Augusta Chronicle USA TODAY NETWORK
Winifred Sanderson (left) and Ariel walks in the parade at the 34th annual Oliver Hardy Festival in Harlem, Ga., on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. People turned out to honor the famous actor with a parade, music, and more.
Katie Goodale, Katie Goodale/The Augusta Chronicle USA TODAY NETWORK
Mary Sanderson from hit movie “Hocus Pocus” walks in the parade at the 34th annual Oliver Hardy Festival in Harlem, Ga., on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. People turned out to honor the famous actor with a parade, music, and more.
Katie Goodale, Katie Goodale/The Augusta Chronicle USA TODAY NETWORK
Chandler McKinney, 3, dresses up as Oliver Hardy during the parade at the 34th annual Oliver Hardy Festival in Harlem, Ga., on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. People turned out to honor the famous actor with a parade, music, and more.
Katie Goodale, Katie Goodale/The Augusta Chronicle USA TODAY NETWORK
Members of Mt. Tabor Baptist Church wave from their float during the parade at the 34th annual Oliver Hardy Festival in Harlem, Ga., on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. People turned out to honor the famous actor with a parade, music, and more.
Katie Goodale, Katie Goodale/The Augusta Chronicle USA TODAY NETWORK
Kids collect candy during the parade at the 34th annual Oliver Hardy Festival in Harlem, Ga., on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. People turned out to honor the famous actor with a parade, music, and more.
Katie Goodale, Katie Goodale/The Augusta Chronicle USA TODAY NETWORK