Category Archives: Oakland History Room
Christmas Balloon Parade, 1949: Downtown Merchants Association
The second annual Christmas Balloon Parade through downtown Oakland, California, featuring huge character balloons, marching bands, and children’s groups from various recreation centers.
Christmas Balloon Parade, 1948: Downtown Merchants Association
Oakland’s first annual Christmas Balloon Parade, featuring 30 large character balloons, eight high school marching bands, two municipal bands, and youth groups from various recreation centers.
Homemade Films of Oakland: Moyle, W. S.
Footage of speed boat races on Lake Merritt and Lakeside Park, during the 1940s and 1950s.