Two members of the Burbank Youth Symphony pose with violins on a float for the “Burbank on Parade” festival in the 1940s. “Burbank on Parade” began in May 1945, organized by the Burbank Junior Chamber of Commerce as a three-day patriotic and civic event that would coincide with both the city’s 58th anniversary and the Seventh War Loan Drive to sell war bonds to help finance World War II. The festival was repeated annually until 1956, when the city withdrew permission to use the Olive Recreation Center due to its increasing "carnival atmosphere," according to a June 24, 1956, article in the Los Angeles Times. In 1981, a group of Burbank residents revived the idea of a city-focused parade and continue to hold a "Burbank on Parade" event annually. Notes on back of photo: "40's Burbank on Parade. Paul E. Wolfe Photography." Context of this photo dates it between 1948 and 1950.
Boys and girls wave from atop a Parks and Recreation Department float as part of the “Burbank on Parade” festival in the 1940s. “Burbank on Parade” began in May 1945, organized by the Burbank Junior Chamber of Commerce as a three-day patriotic and civic event that would coincide with both the city’s 58th anniversary and the Seventh War Loan Drive to sell war bonds to help finance World War II. The festival was repeated annually until 1956, when the city withdrew permission to use the Olive Recreation Center due to its increasing "carnival atmosphere," according to a June 24, 1956, article in the Los Angeles Times. In 1981, a group of Burbank residents revived the idea of a city-focused parade and continue to hold a "Burbank on Parade" event annually. Context of this photo dates it between 1947 and 1950.
Boys and girls play on a Parks and Recreation Department float as part of the “Burbank on Parade” festival in the 1940s while spectators watch. “Burbank on Parade” began in May 1945, organized by the Burbank Junior Chamber of Commerce as a three-day patriotic and civic event that would coincide with both the city’s 58th anniversary and the Seventh War Loan Drive to sell war bonds to help finance World War II. The festival was repeated annually until 1956, when the city withdrew permission to use the Olive Recreation Center due to its increasing "carnival atmosphere," according to a June 24, 1956, article in the Los Angeles Times. In 1981, a group of Burbank residents revived the idea of a city-focused parade and continue to hold a "Burbank on Parade" event annually. Notes on back of photo: "40's Burbank on Parade. Official photograph. City of Burbank, Calif. By Paul E. Wolfe." Context of this photo dates it between 1947 and 1950.
The Burbank Police Boys Band was founded in 1953 and represented Burbank in events such as the Rose Parade, Fourth of July celebrations, and competitions with other youth bands in the area. In 1974, the group began to allow girl members and changed its name to the Police Youth Band. The group was disbanded in the 1980s. “Burbank Police Boys Band- 50’s”--back of photo.
Photo of crowds lining Olive Ave. near Reese Pl. to watch parade. Signs for the Tallyrand restaurant and Downey Savings are partially visible. Burbank on Parade was an annual event from 1945 to 1957 and was resurrected in 1981. Context of this photo dates it to between 1981 and 1989.
Photo of parade--complete with marching band, convertible, and a woman on a horse--proceeding down Olive Ave. near Beachwood Dr. A sign for Don's Place, a hamburger restaurant, is visible on the right side of the street. Burbank on Parade was an annual event from 1945 to 1957 and was resurrected in 1981. This photo was most probably taken between 1981 and 1994, when Don's Place burned down.
Photo of Captain Gary Sutliff and Chief Curtis Reynolds driving a fire engine in the Burbank on Parade event in the late 1980s. Burbank on Parade was an annual event from 1945 to 1957 and was resurrected in 1981. From notes on photo: “86-87 - Burbank on Parade – Gary Sutliff – Captain - driving Fire Chief - Curtis Reynolds [right].”
