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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…
Group portrait of part of the cast of the Santa Cruz Birthday Pageant. In the front row, from left to right, are Mrs. Nellie Trolan, Mrs. Lela Swasey, Mrs. Ellen McGerry Michaud, Miss Luci Hicks, Mrs. Ethel Tibbot, and Mrs. Muriel Keesler. In the…
A view of the central stage for the Water Carnival on the San Lorenzo River.
Decorated boats and barges in the Water Carnival on the San Lorenzo River.
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…
Miss California Pageant contest on the Boardwalk beach bandstand. From its start in 1924 until 1985, the pageant was held in Santa Cruz. The contestants (l. to r.) represent the cities of Pacific Grove, Santa Rosa, Alameda, Lodi, Stockton, ? Mission,…
"During the 1890s, Santa Cruz briefly gained national attention for its fabled Venetian Water Carnival on the lower San Lorenzo River."
The Santa Cruz Marine Pageant was held at the Boardwalk July 20 - July 28, 1912. Fred Swanton was the director general. As part of the events, "United States war-ships and submarines" were on display, according to the official program guide. …
The first Venetian Water Carnival, 1895. The citizens of Santa Cruz raised funds for the Carnival and financier J. Philip Smith made up any shortfall. Mr. Philip's step-daughter, Anita Gonzales, was the Queen of the Carnival. Queen Anita's barge and…