Historic Parades and Ceremonies

Black and white images of historic parades in urban settings, featuring royal visits, crowds, and ceremonial vehicles.

Anefo photo collection. Flower parade bollenstreek. May 5, 1956

Elsevier photo collection. visit Danish King Frederik IX Queen Ingrid. Queen Frederik Queen Juliana driving tour Amsterdam. April 26, 1954. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Defile GVB on Dam i.v.m. 75-year GVB and 700-year-old Amsterdam. September 21, 1975. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Arrival Queen Amstel Station. August 30, 1948

Anefo photo collection. Flower parade bollenstreek. May 5, 1956

Anefo photo collection. Riding tour from State State State Home ten Bosch: King Bhumibol, Queen Juliana and Princess Beatrix in a carriage. October 24, 1960. The Hague, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. Start Avondvierdaagse at RAI building in Amsterdam. 17 June 1953. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Lustrum of Leiden University and of the ceremonies of the reopening. Queen Wilhelmina and Princess Juliana arrive in a court car and are secured by the public. September 17, 1945. Leiden, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. Flower parade 1963. One of the floats on the Damrak. September 7, 1963. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Funeral children from the Jordaan who died in a car truck at Stuttgart. July 29, 1958

Anefo photo collection. Craziest ster ride in the world. T.g.v. The opening of the new RAI. February 1, 1961

Anefo photo collection. Arrival Piet Hein in Rotterdam. April 12, 1958. Rotterdam, South Holland

A smiling Princess Margaret is driven from Clarence House to Westminster Abbey in the Glass Coach accompanied by Prince Philip, for her marriage to Anthony Armstrong Jones on the 6 May 1960. Date: 1960

Mr. Campbell Black - Aviator. October 14, 1935.

Anefo photo collection. Opening States General, with 4 princesses of the Den Haag driving tour. September 21, 1954. The Hague, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. Flower parade in Amsterdam; Cars on Damrak. September 5, 1970. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. First tradition from Pioneer Automobiel Club. Start Utrecht. October 14, 1956. Utrecht

Anefo photo collection. Funeral Princess Wilhelmina, the physical surplus is brought in new church. December 8, 1962

Anefo photo collection. Fruit and vegetable corso in Amsterdam. September 6, 1961. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Wagon KLM. August 9, 1952. The Hague, South Holland

Image of the advertising car "De Hoorn diania" of the Lubro Brood- en Banketbakkerijen (Abel Tasmanstraat 9) in Utrecht, during the festive parade on the occasion of the 40-year anniversary of Queen Wilhelmina on the Mariaplaats in Utrecht. In the background the buildings Mariaplaats 45 (right) -48.

Anefo photo collection. Floats at the arrival of Sint Nicolaas in Amsterdam. Car from the Amsterdam traffic police "ready-over-country". November 19, 1955. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

05/31/1922. London. The Arrival of the Prince of Wales. The Public, Crowded in the Streets, Acclaim the Prince upon his return from his trip to the East.

Vintage urban scene with classic cars and bustling city crowd in black and white.

Father Umile blessing some Fiat 500 Topolino cars, April 30, 1950, Genoa, Italy, 20th century.

Anefo photo collection. Structure Day Rotterdam 1949. The royal family leaves the town hall. 18 May 1949. Rotterdam, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. Dam to Dam race, second day. August 28, 1959

Rioters Overturn Street Car -- Looters and rioters carrying machetes and sticks in Bogota, Colombia April 9, are heaving to turn over a street car (center background). April 13, 1948. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

The King Opens Parliament - Cheering crowds lined the route in the mall as their Majesties began the drive to Parliament.H.M The King, accompanied by the Queen, drove in semi-state from Buckingham Palace to the Houses of Parliament today for the annual ceremony of Opening of Parliament. November 12, 1946. (Photo by Fox Photos Ltd).

02/17/1912. Carnival Sunday in Madrid. Several Adorned Cars That Circulated Yesterday afternoon along Paseo de la Castellana.

Anefo photo collection. Floats at the arrival of Sint Nicolaas in Amsterdam. Albert Heijn floats. November 19, 1955. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Sir Winston Churchill's carriage was held up outside Canada House, and in order to pass it the State Coach had to make a difficult turn. The crowd applauded Churchill for his unruffled reaction. 1953

Anefo photo collection. Entry "Nereus" in Amsterdam. April 27, 1958. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

A lock that pàkte!

Poll photo collection. Fifty-year government anniversary of Queen Wilhelmina. Road arrangement from the Olympic stadium to the park on Dam Square, after the jubilee game "in Neerland's garden", to ideas from mass director Carel BRIELS. The crown is worn by repayment by representatives of various social groups. August 31, 1948. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Opening States General Tour Golden carriage. September 15, 1953

Anefo photo collection. Demonstration fire brigade in Amsterdam against closure of the Kazerne on Haarlemmerplein. January 27, 1984. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

New Lord Mayor Breaks Custom - The Lord Mayor's coach entering cheapside at the rear of the procession, after he had taken the salute today.The City of London had it's own particular day today when the customary Lord Mayor's show was held. The new Lord Mayor of London, Sir Noel Bowater, made a break with tradition by taking the salute and entered his coach at the Guildhall, the procession's starting point. November 9, 1953. (Photo by Fox Photos).

Anefo photo collection. Funeral of Queen Elizabeth of Belgium in Brussels; Guests while they leave the cathedral of Sint Michiel and Saint Goedele and step in the following cars. November 30, 1965. Belgium, Brussels

Anefo photo collection. Demonstration of Belgian farmers with tractors on the road from the Netherlands. Tractor with banner during the promotion. March 19, 1971. Belgium

Anefo photo collection. Minister Drs. J.A. Bakker opens the Heinenoord tunnel under the Oude Maas at Barendrecht. The minister drives through the ribbon in an old car. July 22, 1969. Barendrecht, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. Troon distance Queen Wilhelmina / Inauguration of Queen Juliana. Inauguration of the Queen Juliana.rack with the Royal Family in the Golden Carriage by Amsterdam .. September 6, 1948. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Pageant. No. 1: Top of the train

Anefo photo collection. Troon distance Queen Wilhelmina / Inauguration of Queen Juliana. Inauguration of Queen Juliana.rack with the Golden Carriage by Amsterdam.ere-Compagnies that accompany the carriage during the journey through the capital, return to the palace .. September 6, 1948. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Gala evening in the Stadsschouwburg in Amsterdam on the occasion of Book Week 1962. Transportation of guests in floors from the city theater to the Concertgebouw where booking ball will be held. March 30, 1962. Amsterdam

The 1970 victory parade.

Departure of the New York-Paris car race, New York, United States of America, photo from L'Illustration, No 3392, February 29, 1908.

04/09/1959. Akihito and Michiko greeting on their wedding day in a royal carriage.

Anefo photo collection. Aalsmeer Bloemencorso, Amsterdam. September 4, 1971. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

A car drives alongside a runner in a race , Automobiles, Runners Sports, Running races. Jack Miller Collection

Queen Elizabeth in Automobile, Washington DC, USA, Harris & Ewing, June 1939

Elsevier photo collection. Princess Day 1954. Riding tour Hague, time princesses. Landauer R.K. Hospital Westeinde. September 21, 1954. Hague, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. Flower parade bollenstreek. May 5, 1956

Anefo photo collection. Aalsmeer Bloemencorso in Amsterdam. Wagon with "Skinny bridge" in flowers. September 3, 1961. Aalsmeer, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Liberation joy: Amersfoort. Children ride on vehicles. May 7, 1945. Amersfoort

Anefo photo collection. Commemoration of Philips Anniversary Eindhoven. May 16, 1951. Eindhoven

Anefo photo collection. 50-year anniversary Koningin Wilhelmina. Auto ride from Queen Wilhelmina, with Princess Juliana and the three oldest princesses, to the Jordaan and the islands (Kattenburg, Wittenburg and Oostenburg) in Amsterdam.Datering: 1 September 1948 (Wednesday afternoon) .. September 1, 1948. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Indonesia, djakarta, street. August 20, 1971. Indonesia, Indonesia, Jakarta

Louis Bleriot (1872 - 1936), French aviator, engineer and inventor and the first person to cross the Channel in an aircraft. Lord Northcliffe's paper, the Daily Mail had offered a £1000 prize to whoever could perform this feat. Bleriot beat off two rivals (Hubert Latham and Charles de Lambert) to claim the prize, crossing the 22 mile distance from Calais to Dover in 37 minutes. Bleriot became an instant celebrity and this photograph shows him arriving in London with Lord Northcliffe wit

Anefo photo collection. Visit of Veldmaarschalk Montgomery to Amsterdam (1945). Montgomery arrives at the Amstel Hotel. September 1, 1945. Amsterdam

Anefo photo collection. President Tito in Prague, here in open car. June 4, 1965. Prague, Czech Republic

01/31/1915. The carnival in Madrid. Number 1.-Ornate automobile "Screen", first prize for Cars. Number 2.- "Bowling game", second prize for Floats.

Anefo photo collection. Tour de France, departure from Amsterdam, the Tour Caravan leaves the stadium. July 8, 1954. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Endurance Princess Wilhelmina, the procession pulls over the Kneuterdijk. December 8, 1962

Photograph of an improvised armoured truck with a steel-plated body, used to provide Jewish workers with protection when travelling by road. Dated 20th Century

Drive Across Atlantic and Sails Along Strand Photo Shows: The amphibious jeep in the strand, London, yesterday. On board are Ben Carlin (right), his wife, Arone , and the Defrene.The 225 amphibious jeep in which Mr. and Mrs. Ben Carlin are touring the world arrived in the strand, London, Yesterday, after having crossed the Atlantic. This completed the 9,600th mile the craft had travelled by land and sea. Mr Carlin, a 38 year old wife, Arone, intend to stay in London for at least three months. Why have they made the trip "I guess we are just the roving Kind," said Mr. Carlin. August 27, 1951. (Photo by Paul Popper)

Anefo photo collection. Football match and hockeywedststrjd in Brussels. Prince Bernhard at his staff car. 1945. Brussels

Plymouth Tercentenary celebration, parade, President Day, August 1, 1921, street lined with spectators viewing dignitaries in automobiles , Anniversaries, Parades & processions. Plymouth Tercentenary Photographs

Trip to Western States: Pueblo, Colorado, 12:50PM. President John F. Kennedy (standing in car) waves from a convertible as his motorcade travels through Pueblo, Colorado. Crowds line the street.

Anefo photo collection. Opening of the States General, the Golden Carriage on the way to the Binnenhof. September 15, 1959

Plymouth Tercentenary celebration, parade, President Day, August 1, 1921, unidentified float , Anniversaries, Parades & processions. Plymouth Tercentenary Photographs

New York 1953-1955 , Fire engines, Civil defense. Records of the Office of Civil Defense and Defense Mobilization

The Coronation Procession -- The coach containing the Princess Royal, Princess Elizabeth, Princess Margaret and Lord Lascelles photographed passing through Trafalgar square enroute to the Abbey. May 12, 1937. (Photo by Keystone)

Anefo photo collection. Motor week in the RAI; Overview engines. March 20, 1974. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Funeral Adelborst kite Meulenberg. August 27, 1948

Departed ferry travelers in Malmö.

The borough engineer of St. Pancras (London) put this oil-free, gaily painted old steamroller in the borough's new playground, after ninety ideas for "something different" to keep the children amused had been sent in. And when the playground was opened for the first time, yesterday - did that ten-ton steamroller take a bashing!... But it's tough, and good for years of fun yet. July 03, 1953.;The borough engineer of St. Pancras (London) put this oil-free, gaily painted old steamroller in the boro

Anefo photo collection. Opening Sportweek Amsterdam procession. June 7, 1952. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Visit Queen Juliana to jubilating Breda. July 16, 1952. Breda

Anefo photo collection. 700th anniversary of Amersfoort, horse tram in the city. July 27, 1959

Anefo photo collection. unknown . Sjoukje Dijkstra overtaken and honored in Amstelveen together with her trainer Gorschweiler in the car. March 2, 1964. Amstelveen, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Gardes Republicaines in Rotterdam. The French collect a trip through the port city. August 29, 1963. Rotterdam, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. Arrival Sint Nicolaas in Amsterdam. November 19, 1955. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

12/31/1929. "Flores Rojas" float at the Madrid carnival.

Anefo photo collection. Carnival in Eindhoven; Wagon with "19 seventy). February 8, 1975. Eindhoven

Vintage photograph. View looking down at water trucks as they spray down roads after the Famous New York City Ticker Tape Parade For MacArthur In 1951

Anefo photo collection. Tour de France, departure from Amsterdam, the Tour Caravan leaves the stadium. July 8, 1954. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Inaugural ceremonies at U.S. Capitol, and Inaugural Parade. Inaugural Parade for President John F. Kennedy along Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C. Motorcade with Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara; Secretary of the Treasury C. Douglas Dillon; and Secretary of State Dean Rusk passes the reviewing stand. Members of the Kennedy family watch, including the Presidents brother Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy; sisters Jean Kennedy Smith, Patricia Kennedy Lawford, and Eunice Kennedy Shriver; and brother-in-law R. Sargent Shriver.

Anefo photo collection. New Year's reception for Corps Diplomatique at Palace in Amsterdam. Arrival royal couple. January 26, 1962. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Driving ground by Amsterdam; Other players in cars, 20a jongbloed with flowers. July 8, 1974. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Gas Engine Car. 1933

Inaugural ceremonies at U.S. Capitol, and Inaugural Parade. Inaugural Parade for President John F. Kennedy. Wide shot of Pennsylvania Avenue with United States Capitol Building in the distance, Washington, D.C. Presidential John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy ride in lead car of motorcade. Other parade participants follow.

Elsevier photo collection. Marriage Princess Juliana Prince Bernhard. Riding tour. bridal couple golden carriage. January 7, 1937. Hague, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. Funeral remains Hans Map from the Stadsschouwburg. The car with the slip carriers. June 24, 1963. Amsterdam

Anefo photo collection. Goes transfer cattle for disaster area from Friesland left C. Putter Stichting Agriculture, right Stienstra Foodcomm. Boers with the cattle. April 29, 1953. Goes

Car displaying protest poster opposing Soviet Leader Nikita Khrushchev, New York City, New York, USA, Angelo Rizzuto, Anthony Angel Collection, October 1959

Car strike parade

Gimbels Parade Float, Philadelphia, PA, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Anefo photo collection. Contest in Drunen steam cars in Brabant. December 28, 1975. Brabant, Drunen

Poll photo collection. Scotland - Edinburgh cityscape. Bus driver puts luggage on the roof of the Edinburgh-London bus. 1934. Edinburgh, Great Britain, Scotland

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