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Along the San Lorenzo River, the stage and seats are prepared for the 1912 Water Pageant. $15,000 was expected to be spent on preparations. The amphitheater was capable of seating 4000 spectators. It was built on 'Pageant Island' in the middle of the…
The Elks float in the Water Pageant of 1912. The San Lorenzo River was dammed to create a lake for the duration of the pageant. The marine parade, led by the Queen's barge, took place every evening. Some floats were awarded prizes.
Floats on the San Lorenzo River, part of the festivities of the 1912 Santa Cruz Water Pageant. The pageant also included yacht races, sporting events, concerts, theatrical productions and fireworks. Fred W. Swanton was the Director-General of the…