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San Franciso Parade

An image of the Great Naval Parade in San Francisco on the 8th of May



The parade in downtown San Francisco was one of the biggest events since the end of the Civil War. Over 8,000 blue jackets participated in an event involving over 14,000 marchers including the Marines and Army. The parade proceeded up Market Street from the Ferry Building to Van Ness Avenue, over to Washington Street, and down Washington Street to return to the Ferry Building. Over 500,000 people observed the parade.

Here is an image of the parades route



The next instalment will cover the move of the Fleet to the Bays anchorage area.

Regards


Sean

That was a huge parade! Kinda like Mardi Gras!

Thanks for sharing Sean.