Pepperdine University Libraries Malibu Historical Photograph Collection [digital resource], Pepperdine University Special Collections and University Archives
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The Malibu Remuda, a two-day celebration of Malibu's culture and heritage held September 27-28, 1947, took its name from the corral that vaqueros would use to select a horse for the day. The event featured this impressive display of horses (over 900 riders) on both days, in addition to a circus, a "western bathing beauty contest," aquatic races, and an air show. Here, the riders (dressed as Spaniards and cowboys) are seen moving in procession down what would shortly become the Pacific Coast Highway, following its realignment away from the Malibu Colony (seen on the right). The Malibu Remuda was sponsored by the Malibu post of the American Legion, and proceeds were intended to fund the building of a local post clubhouse. Although it was billed as the first of an annual event, the tradition would fail to catch on. The area in this photo was known as Crummer Field and now includes the site of Legacy Park. complete;
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