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1923

The first Blackpool Carnival took place from 9th-16th June 1923 and was the greatest ever of its kind. During those eight crowded days of processions and pageants, about two million people visited Blackpool.

King & Queen Carnival – 1923

King Carnival – Doodles – 1923

Pictorial souvenir booklet for the 1923 Carnival

1923 – Central Promenade

1923 – Central Promenade 

1923 – Promenade near to the Palace 

The Indian Car – 1923

Souvenir medal for the 1923 Carnival 

1923 Belt buckle

Carnival & Opening of the Open Air Swimming Baths 

1924

Souvenir programme for the 1924 Carnival

King, Queen & Jester – 1924

King Carnival – 1924 

King – Doodles   Queen – Fred Warmsley – 1924

 Jester – J. Pullin – 1924

1924 – Favourites of the Ring 

1924 – King, Queen and Jester

1924 – Arrival of King, Queen and Jester

1924 – Zeus God of the Sea & Doodles

1924 – Pride of the Orient 

1924 – Empire Tableaux 

1924 – Sports Float 

1924 – King & Queen Carnival and Jester, plus Mayor Brooks