Carnival 1923-24
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.
Hundreds of excursion trains poured into the town, all packed full of fun seekers. A road census showed that 50,965 cars, motorcycles and charabancs entered Blackpool by way of Preston Road and Garstang Road. The Carnival made history.
Pictorial souvenir booklet for the 1923 Carnival
King Carnival – Doodles
1923 – Central Promenade
1923 – Central Promenade
1923 – Promenade near to the Palace
Souvenir medal for the 1923 Carnival
1923 Belt buckle
Carnival & Opening of the Open Air Swimming Baths
Souvenir programme for the 1924 Carnival
King – Doodles Queen – Fred Warmsley
1924 – Favourites of the Ring
1924 – Pride of the Orient
1924 – Empire Tableaux
1924 – Jester – J. Pullin
1924 – King & Queen Carnival and Jester, plus Mayor Brooks