Vintage Parades and Gatherings

Historical photos of public gatherings and parades, showcasing vehicles and crowds from mid-20th century festivities.

Anefo photo collection. Blessed fire engine. September 11, 1953

Anefo photo collection. Tour of Amsterdam South. August 14, 1949

Anefo photo collection. Opening of the General General. Driving tour Golden carriage by The Hague. September 19, 1961. The Hague, South Holland

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

Anefo photo collection. Colonne Exploring Vehicles from the Armers School from Amersfoort in West Friesland .. June 10, 1949. Noord-Holland, West Friesland

Anefo photo collection. Blessed fire engine. September 11, 1953

Anefo photo collection. 50-year anniversary Koningin Wilhelmina. Procession of Dutch Fabrication from trade, industry and traffic (photo Raadhuisstraat). September 3, 1948. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Floats at the arrival of Sint Nicolaas in Amsterdam. Bearing wagon from the City Theater. November 19, 1955. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Queen Gets City Welcome: Drive To St. Paul's. The Queen's car passing down gaily-decorated Fleet Street on her way to St. Paul's Cathedral. City workers were among the thousands who greeted the Queen when, accompanied by the Duke of Edinburgh, she drove by ***** from Buckingham Palace to attend the Coronation Thanksgiving Service at St. Paul's Cathedral to-day. June 9, 1953.

Anefo photo collection. Taxi drivers protest against closing Leidsestraat, taxi blocks tram at Leidsestraat. July 26, 1971

Anefo photo collection. Queen Wilhelmina back in The Hague. Queen Wilhelmina during driving tour. July 6, 1945. The Hague, South Holland

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

06/05/1955. The kings of Jordan as they pass through the streets of Madrid, on their way to the Moncloa Palace.

Anefo photo collection. Funeral tram driver J. Beyst. January 18, 1950

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

Anefo photo collection. Floats at the arrival of Sint Nicolaas in Amsterdam. Floats at the arrival of Sint Nicolaas in Amsterdam, the car from Van Houten. November 19, 1955. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Vintage photograph. Wide shot cars lined up in Famous New York City Ticker Tape Parade For MacArthur In 1951

Anefo photo collection. Queen's Day, HM 60 years of driving tour. April 30, 1969

Anefo photo collection. Greeting from Princess Juliana by the mayor. April 27, 1948

Lord Derby Wins Most Popular Race in the World.A mighty crowd on Epsom Downs.The Derby Stakes Run at Epsom, May 31st., was won by lord Derby's "Hybertion" (T.Weston up) From king Balmon and Statesman.A Remarkable view of the crowded course showing in foreground motor coaches being used as grandstands. July 03,1933. (Photo by Sports & General Press Agency, Limited).

Anefo photo collection. Start Tulpenralley in The Hague. April 16, 1950. The Hague, South Holland

John F. Kennedy, parade downtown, tour. B&W

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

Anefo photo collection. Visit Churchill to the Netherlands (May 1946). Driver employed by the Queen, J. Veerman. May 10, 1946

Anefo photo collection. unknown . Arrival St. Nicolaas in Amsterdam. November 17, 1956. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Aalsmeer Bloemencorso in Amsterdam. Decorated cars. September 3, 1961. Aalsmeer, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Floats at the arrival of Sint Nicolaas in Amsterdam. Bearing wagon from Tuschinski. November 19, 1955. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Madrid. 04/14/1957. Another image of the procession as it passes through Avenida de José Antonio.

King and Queen of England (Great Britain) in an automobile visiting Washington D.C. circa 1938 or 1939 .

Anefo photo collection. Floats at the arrival of Sint Nicolaas in Amsterdam. Letterwagen "Holland Wolland". November 19, 1955. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Madrid. 06/06/1971. The Civil Traffic Guard in their vehicles during the Victory Parade.

12/31/1952. Franco with the mayor of Seville walking the streets of the city.

Vintage photograph. Wide shot of Cars in Famous New York City Ticker Tape Parade For MacArthur In 1951

King Edward Drives Through Istanbul Istanbul, Turkey, September 6 -- King Edward VIII ended his Mediterranean cruise here today, when he was Greeted by Kemal Ataturk, the Turkish Dictator, as he stepped ashore from the "Nahlin's Motor Launch. He then Drove to the British embassy with Kemal Ataturk. Photo Shows:- King Edward Driving through the Decorated streets of Istanbul, Acknowledging the cheers of the crowds who shouted their welcome to the king. October 05, 1936. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Anefo photo collection. Opening States General Golden Carriage. September 18, 1951. The Hague, South Holland

Motoring. The Eighth Annual Concours D'Elegance at Eastbourne -- Some of the cars lined up in Devonshire Place, with the admiring crowds. July 07, 1937. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency, Limited).

Anefo photo collection. Final exams of the Amsterdam playing school, three of the seven graduates on the cargo bike v.l.n.r. Loe Landré, Yolanda Bertsch and Willeke van Ammelrooy. May 30, 1964

Anefo photo collection. Motorcyclists demonstrate in the courtyard at allocation of 8 liters of gasoline per week. Motorcyclists drive towards Binnenhof. January 5, 1974. The Hague, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. Riding tour through The Hague. September 15, 1959. The Hague, South Holland

Trip to Europe: Italy, Naples: Motorcade, 5:40PM. President John F. Kennedy (standing in second car) waves from an open convertible as his motorcade travels through Naples, Italy. President of Italy, Antonio Segni, stands with President Kennedy. Also pictured: Special Assistant to President Kennedy, Kenneth P. O'Donnell; White House Secret Service agents, Dave Grant, James J. Rowley, and Roy Kellerman. A motorcycle escort travels with the motorcade; crowds line the streets.

The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Broadway, New York City, November 24, 1932

Princess Margaret and her new husband Anthony Armstrong Jones drive through Queen Victoria Street in the City of London en route to board the Royal Yacht Britannia at Tower Pier for their honeymoon sailing round the Caribbean. Crowds of smiling well-wishers line the route. Date: 1960

Anefo photo collection. 50-year anniversary Koningin Wilhelmina. Procession of Dutch Fabrication from trade, industry and traffic (photo Raadhuisstraat). September 3, 1948. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

President Eisenhower standing in an open car in the inaugural parade. Jan. 20, 1953. Eisenhower's Car leads the parade which stretches back to Capitol Hill on Pennsylvania Avenue. - (BSLOC_2014_16_24)

Anefo photo collection. Three-day Mars Rotterdam to Amsterdam. March 27, 1967. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Parade float in the shape of a Transatlantic ship at the Grape Festival, September 26, 1937, Genoa, Italy, 20th century.

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

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

Dublin, Ireland June, 1963The hearts of Dublin went out to the young Irish-Ameican President Kennedy as he rides through the streets when he visited there in 1963.

Anefo photo collection. Sjoukje Dijkstra back in the Netherlands at Schiphol. March 20, 1962. Noord-Holland, Schiphol

Plymouth Tercentenary celebration, parade, President Day, August 1, 1921, float by SAO Gabriel Portuguese National Society, Plymouth , Anniversaries, Parades & processions. Plymouth Tercentenary Photographs

Arrival ceremonies for Dr. Manuel Prado Ugarteche, President of Peru 12:00PM. A large crowd watches as the Presidential motorcade arrives at Blair House, Washington, D.C., following arrival ceremonies for President Dr. Manuel Prado Ugarteche of Peru. President Prado (waving to the crowd) and President John F. Kennedy (partially hidden) stand in open presidential limousine (Lincoln-Mercury Continental convertible). Also pictured: Military Aide to President Kennedy, General Chester V. Clifton; Secret Service agents, Gerald Jerry Behn, Win Lawson, Art Godfrey, Dick Johnsen, and Clint Hill.

A mule-drawn farm wagon leads a 'poor people's march' in Memphis, Tennessee, May 1968

Arrival Ceremonies for Muhammad Ayub Khan, President of Pakistan, 12:00PM. Motorcade for President Muhammad Ayub Khan of Pakistan. In open car (Lincoln-Mercury Continental convertible with bubble-top): Secret Service agent William Greer (driving); Military Aide to the President General Chester V. Clifton (front seat, center); Secret Service agent Gerald u201cJerryu201d Behn (front seat, right; mostly hidden); President Mohammad Ayub Khan (standing); President John F. Kennedy. Secret Service agent Ron Pontius follows behind car. Pennsylvania Avenue and 14th Street, Washington, D.C.

Image of a car from the Pelikaan Committee on the Stadhuisbrug in Utrecht, probably during a collection campaign for the National Aviation Fund.

Anefo photo collection. State visit of French President Coty to the Netherlands. Riding tour of Queen Juliana and Mrs. Cot by The Hague. July 22, 1954. The Hague, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. Aalsmeers Bloemencorso in Amsterdam; One of the floats on the Dam. September 7, 1974. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Opening of the world exhibition Expo in Brussels. King Baudouin and Prince Albert in open limousine. April 17, 1958. Brussels

Anefo photo collection. Visit Danish royal family to Amsterdam, arrival coaching on Dam. April 26, 1954. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Sweden, Blekinge, Blekinge, Karlskrona, Karlskrona, external marina (depicted, town).Sweden, Blekinge, Blekinge, Karlskrona, Karlskrona, External War Gogs (depicted, City)

Anefo photo collection. Funeral Max branch. Securities lacked in Concertgebouw. Mr. Vogt and van der Zee next to the car at Concertgebouw. August 14, 1967

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

Anefo photo collection. Opening of the railway bridge over the IJssel in Zwolle. 2 May 1946. Zwolle

Anefo photo collection. Sport procession through Amsterdam. Autp "Sportwereld". July 10, 1948. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Flower parade in Amsterdam, Michiel Adriaanzoon de Ruyter float (1st prize) in Raadhuisstraat. September 5, 1964. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Poll photo collection. Moselle: Traffic and wine festival. Plaster truck with advertising wine from Enkirch. July 4, 1959. Germany, Kröv, Rhineland-Palatinate, West Germany

Anefo photo collection. Prinsjesdag; Departure Golden carriage of Noordeind Palace. September 18, 1984

A crowded Mall in London showing the grand processional route with its decorated arches spanning the road. From the middle of May, as excitement about the impending Coronation increased, London saw a great influx of visitors to see the decorations around London. Date: 1953

Duke of Gloucester & Prince Children riding in state coach on his tray to ***** palace *****. May 01, 1929. (Photo by Wide World Photos).

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

The Coronation of King George VI And Queen Elizabeth -- A view of the Coronation Coach, containing their Majesties, arriving at Westminster Abbey, The Queen is clearly seen bowing to the people lining the route. May 12, 1937. (Photo by Photographic News Agencies Ltd.).

Trip to Europe: Italy, Naples: Motorcade, 5:40PM. Large crowds gather in the street as President John F. Kennedy's motorcade travels through Naples, Italy.

Anefo photo collection. Start Four Days Marches in Nijmegen. Passing the Waal bridge. July 25, 1961. Nijmegen

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

Anefo photo collection. Departure of the field of Else Mouhs van de Stadsschouwburg, left Albert van Dalsum, Paul Steenbergen; right Ed Verkade. January 26, 1959

Aviators Dieudonne Coste and Maurice Bellonte in Ticker Tape Parade New York City USA 1930

Anefo photo collection. Flower parade by Amsterdam. September 8, 1962. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Plymouth Tercentenary celebration, parade, President Day, August 1, 1921, float representing The Wonderful Mother--Plymouth Chapter, American Red Cross , Anniversaries, Parades & processions. Plymouth Tercentenary Photographs

Anti-Communist Parade In Canton -- A line of trucks filled with coolies and government party workers parades through the streets of Canton, Nationalist China's new capital, in an anti-Communist demonstration. Leading trucks carried pictures of Sun Yat Sen, Chiang kai-Shek and Li Sung Jen. Occupants of other trucks shouted denunciations of Communists, whose troops are now working their way southward toward the big South China City. June 13, 1949. (Photo by AP Wirephoto)

Anefo photo collection. unknown . Ringrijder in Middelburg. July 20, 1961. Middelburg, Zeeland

Anefo photo collection. Defile Soestdijk, during car ride by palace garden. April 30, 1964. Soestdijk, Utrecht

Anefo photo collection. Opening of States General in De Ridderzaal. The golden carriage with the royal family back from the knight's hall. September 17, 1963. The Hague, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. Ajax in car by Amsterdam with cup. In the car seated v.l.n.r. Swart, Michels and Vasovic. June 3, 1971. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Princess Beatrix and Claus visit Rotterdam, in the car. July 9, 1965. Rotterdam, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. Flower parade of Aalsmeer in Amsterdam. A float at Dam Dam in Amsterdam with the Bijenkorf department store in the background. September 3, 1966. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Poll photo collection. Paris 1937 world exhibition. Train on the exhibition area with face on the Palais de Chaillot, the front of the German pavilion and a row of flagpoles. 1937. France, Paris

Vienna, Austria: March 15, 1938 Hitler's triumphant entrance into Vienna. His car is at the far left behind the tree while a parade of other vehicles follow him.

Face in the Perrontunnel of the new N.S. station Gorinchem in Gorinchem.

Trip to Europe: Italy, Naples: Motorcade, 5:40PM. President John F. Kennedy (standing in third car) waves from an open convertible as his motorcade travels through Naples, Italy. President of Italy, Antonio Segni, stands with President Kennedy. Also pictured: Special Assistant to President Kennedy, Kenneth P. O'Donnell; White House Secret Service agents, Floyd Boring, James J. Rowley, and Roy Kellerman. A motorcycle escort travels with the motorcade; crowds line the streets.

Anefo photo collection. Action for a car-free Ferdinand Bolstraat. Protesters with banners; With car wrecks, the street is blocked. January 12, 1974. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Queen & Duke drive through streets of Hobart after arrival in Tas. February 26, 1954.

Anefo photo collection. Tour de France, car with tour director Jacques Goddet. June 27, 1966

One of the Grandstands in the 1971 victory parade.

View of the Merwedekanaal with a few ships in Jutphaas from the northeast; With the Dorpsstraat on the right. N.B. The municipalities of Jutphaas and Vreeswijk were merged into the newly formed municipality of Nieuwegein on 1 July 1971. The street name Dorpsstraat was later changed to Herenstraat.

Plymouth Tercentenary celebration, parade, President Day, August 1, 1921, float by Brockton, MA, representing Sachem's Rock, 1649 , Anniversaries, Parades & processions. Plymouth Tercentenary Photographs

Parade for Admiral Richard E. Byrd New York City USA June 1930

Marchers in a silk parade in Washington D.C. circa 1938.

Black and white photograph pertaining to the achievements in automobile manufacturing in 1938; a car show room filled with people and with banners of various brands hanging from the ceiling.

05/15/1917. From Yesterday's Military Maneuvers. One of the Automobile Trucks Used in the Transport of Troops Upon Leaving Vallecas. In a Circle, His Majesty the King (X) in the Dehesea de Carrascal (Arganda) Surrounded by his staff and Neighbors of the Town, who hailed him.

Anefo photo collection. Entry heath kestin Marran de Koning in Ede. August 17, 1957. Ede

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