Magic Johnson posing with Laker's coach Pat Riley, Laker's General Manager Jerry West, and President of the Los Angeles Urban League at the 16th annual Whitney M. Young Jr. award presentation ceremony. The event was held at the Century Plaza by the Los Angeles Urban League honoring Magic Johnson for his accomplishments on and off the court.
The children delighted in the festivities surrounding Olvera Street, donning velvet jackets and embroidered dresses. There was an acrobatic monkey performing, as well as the Mascaras, whose masks were created by Ramon Rodriguez.
This photograph may be related to the article, “Founding of Los Angeles Re-enacted at Colorful Pageant on Olvera Street With Biscailuz as de Neve: City’s Birthday Date Marked in Festivities,” Los Angeles Times, 05 Sep. 1935: A1.
This photograph is likely related to the article, “Scenes of Los Angeles Brilliant Birthday Fiesta Pageant Which Showed Chapters of Past: ROMANTIC PAST OF CITY REVIEWED ON BIRTHDAY Gov. Rolph and Mayor Porter Ride in Parade Celebrating 151st Anniversary of Founding,” Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 1932: A1.
Related to article, "All Southland Joins Navy Day Celebration: America's Sea Force Needs Stressed in Program on City Hall Steps; Fleet Holds Open House" Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 1935
This photograph appears with the article, “Founding of Los Angeles Re-enacted at Colorful Pageant on Olvera Street with Biscailuz as de Neve: City’s Birthday Date Marked in Festivities,” Los Angeles Times, 05 Sep. 1935: A1.