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"Bride of the Sea" float in the Tournament of Roses Parade, Pasadena, 1934

Description:
The "Bride of the Sea" float representing a beautiful young maiden riding beneath a floral canopy. The Pasadena Memorial Flagpole (Goodhue Flagpole) is visible behind the float in its original location in the middle of the intersection of Orange Grove and Colorado Boulevard. The float was entered by the city of Santa Monica.
Date:
January 1, 1934
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Daily News Negatives
"Bride of the Sea" float in the Tournament of Roses Parade, Pasadena, 1934

"Old Ironsides" float in the Tournament of Roses Parade, Pasadena, 1934"Old Ironsides" float in the Tournament of Roses Parade, Pasadena, 1934

Description:
The "Old Ironsides" float was a floral replica of the historic frigate of the American navy. The Pasadena Memorial Flagpole (Goodhue Flagpole) is visible behind the float on the right in its original location in the middle of the intersection of Orange Grove and Colorado Boulevard. The float was entered by the city of San Diego.
Date:
January 1, 1934
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Daily News Negatives
"Old Ironsides" float in the Tournament of Roses Parade, Pasadena, 1934"Old Ironsides" float in the Tournament of Roses Parade, Pasadena, 1934

"A Sea of Sand" float in the Tournament of Roses Parade, Pasadena, 1934

Description:
The "A Sea of Sand" float was preceded by 4 thoroughbred Arabian horses and two camels, "ships of the desert." In addition to its title, the float also bears the floral sign "The Dessert Playground." A woman in a bathing suit stands on the float, braving the rain. The float was entered by the city of Palm Springs. The float is seen is seen passing the Goodhue Flagpole in the center of the intersection of Orange Grove Blvd. and Colorado Blvd.
Date:
January 1, 1934
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
OpenUCLA Collections
"A Sea of Sand" float in the Tournament of Roses Parade, Pasadena, 1934