At CALGARY the 250 Annivers- l\ ary Celebration pageant was most -L ^-successfully carried out. The citizens co-operated to a large -extent. The Pageant itself was well conducted, being representative of many elements in community life and exceedingly interesting from a spectacular standpoint.
Record Crowd Viewed Pageant
It is estimated that at least 50,000 people watched the two - mile - long parade as it marched through the city.
The history of Alberta was represented by various exhibits of cattle, farming, mining, poultry, dairying, etc., while Alberta’s early history was taken care of by many old-timers who came through here when the C.P.R. first reached this town. Men like George Lane, Pat Burns, Col. Walker, Postmaster King, Colonel Saunders, Lady Lougheed and others who represented Calgary in the 80’s also took part in the Pageant. The life of the Indians from earliest times up to the present day was carried out by a band of Sarcees from the reserve.
Calgary History Portrayed
The history of Calgary itself formed an interesting part of the parade, especially that dealing with the evolution of fire-fighting apparatus, from the old fire-guard plow to the present motor-drawn vehicles. A large part of the parade was also devoted to the sports section.
Alberta’s overseas units were represented by detachments of the 31st, 49th, 10th and 50th battalions