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The world’s only Umbrella Cover Museum celebrated its 25th anniversary with a fashion show on Peaks Island, Maine.The only requirement was that all of the outfits had to be made out of red umbrella covers.Participants on the island had fun with the concept.The idea for the concept came from Nancy 3. Hoffman (in red), founder of the Umbrella Cover Museum.The Umbrella Cover Museum on Peaks Island holds the Guinness Book of World Records for the most umbrella covers.The official count came in at 730 covers in 2012! Today, the museum has received over 2,000 covers from 71 countries.Three of the judges stood by a building promoting 25 years.Who’s to judge? These three.Kids of all ages played in the grass before and after the show.The audience cheered on the models as they walked the grassy runway at the Peaks Island Lions Club.The Maine Squeeze entertained the audience.
