The City of Vincennes and Red Skelton fans joined together over the weekend to celebrate the Red Skelton Comedy Convention. The convention was held on the weekend of the anniversary of his 112th birthday. Skelton was born in Vincennes on July 18, t913.
As in many previous years, Skelton’s widow, Lothian Skelton, came to Vincennes as part of the anniversary weekend. Lothian Skelton knows she is no stranger in coming to Vincennes for the annual Skelton celebration. Mrs. Skelton says one thing that keeps bringing her back is her love for the people and atmosphere of Vincennes itself.
The weekend activities included the annual Red Skelton Parade, comedy shows, information sessions, and movies featuring Red Skelton over his long career.
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