Article: Mickey Mouse, 'the Beaver' to bring '50s spirit to Bellflower

Leave it to Bellflower to link two iconic figures to its golden anniversary.

"Leave It To Beaver" star Jerry Mathers and Mickey Mouse will serve as grand marshals of the city's annual Liberty Day Parade in October, officials announced Thursday.

The duo will be part of the Fabulous Fifty-themed procession of community groups, churches, military organizations and businesses that will be marching along a mile-long stretch of Bellflower Boulevard.

Both were a perfect fit for the parade that commemorates the city's 50th year of incorporation, said spokeswoman Lynn Komadina.

Mathers also is celebrating the show that made him famous 50 years ago. "Leave It To Beaver," in which he played ...

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