The Waterland Float in Early 1960s Parades
Photograph description
A boat-shaped Des Moines Waterland float travels in a parade, carrying riders and community signage.
- Date or period
- Early 1960s; the first Waterland Festival was held in 1960.
- Place
- Seafair/community parade in the Seattle area; exact parade and street not established in the popup record.
- People
- Float riders are not individually identified.
Historical context
DMHS records the first Waterland Festival in 1960 and notes that early-1960s Waterland floats represented Des Moines in surrounding community parades as part of the Seafair season.
Research references
Historical identifications are stated only where supported by the existing DMHS collection or corroborating research. Unresolved dates, names, and locations are identified as such rather than inferred from appearance alone.