The "Lawn Rangers" are a humorous performance group that uses decorated brooms and lawn mowers in their routines. The drill team hails from Arcola, Illinois, and has performed in over 200 parades and celebrations.The News-Gazette.com: Lawn Rangers riding high (March 9, 2008) The Lawn Rangers have been invited to perform in the 56th Inaugural Parade on January 20, 2009, after President-Elect Barack Obama is sworn into office.he News-Gazette.com: Lawn Rangers Invited to Perform in Inauguration Parade (December 7, 2008)
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Lawn Rangers are from Arcola, Illinois
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"You're only young once, but you can always be immature"The News-Gazette.com: Lawn Rangers riding high (March 9, 2008)
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Routines feature decorated lawnmowers and brooms
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A group of 40 Lawn Rangers will be sent instructions and "official rules" before participatingThe News-Gazette.com: Lawn Rangers Invited to Perform in Inauguration Parade (December 7, 2008)
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The Lawn Rangers have performed at the Holiday Bowl in San Diego, the Fiesta Bowl in Arizona and the parade for the Indianapolis 500The News-Gazette.com: Lawn Rangers Invited to Perform in Inauguration Parade (December 7, 2008)
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Over a hundred Lawn Rangers perform in the Arcola Broom Corn Festival annuallyYouTube Video: Lawn Rangers of Arcola on Prairie Fire
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New Rangers go through a short training session to learn "their moves"YouTube Video: Lawn Rangers of Arcola on Prairie Fire
