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Photograph article dated December 3, 1962 partially reads, "The 15th annual Bethlehem Star Parade moved through a corridor of blue and white angels Sunday afternoon as an estimated 200,000 people lined Van Nuys Blvd. in Van Nuys to watch the Christmas spectacle. Thousands more watched the all-religious parade over television as the 36 floats and six bands told the story of Christ in full-size, multi-colored pictures and holiday music." "The Transfiguration" parade float, pictured, was sponsored by the Knights of Columbus.; See image #00115722 for additional photo in this series.; Photograph was edited for publication purposes.
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image
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
Bethlehem Star Parade (Los Angeles, Calif.) Knights of Columbus Parade floats--California--Los Angeles Parades--California--Van Nuys (Los Angeles) Spectators--California--Los Angeles Parades--California--Los Angeles--Religious aspects Crowds--California--Los Angeles Costumes Streets--California--Van Nuys (Los Angeles) Van Nuys Boulevard (Los Angeles, Calif.) Van Nuys (Los Angeles, Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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