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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 

King Carnival – Doodles 

Pictorial souvenir booklet for the 1923 Carnival

Blackpool Temperance Band

Revellers welcome the Carnival  

Dancing on the sands

More celebrations on the beach

Tableau – ‘All Sports’

Tableau – ‘Marsh Mill, Thornton’ 

Tableau – ‘The Aquatic Car’

Carrots ?

Fish & Crustaceans, seafood display 

Blackpool Apartments & Boarding House Proprietors’ Association 

Tableau – ‘Winter Gardens’

The Fishermen’s Car 

Grotesque figures

Open Air Bath opened on the 1st day of the Carnival 

Central Promenade

Promenade

Central Promenade 

Tableau – ‘The Fishermen’s Car’

Tableau- ‘Noah’s Ark’

King & Queen Carnival Car – Promenade near to the Palace 

King & Queen Carnival Car 

King & Queen Carnival Car 

The Indian Car 

The Indian Car 

The Fishermen’s Car 

The Aquatic Car 

The Sports Car 

Souvenir medal for the 1923 Carnival 

1923 Belt buckle

Carnival & Opening of the Open Air Swimming Baths