1949 Fiesta Bahia Floating Stage
Photo by Unknown, 9/4/1949
Floating barge used as a stage for musicians and entertainers during Fiesta Bahia (Festival of the Bay) a 3-day celebration to officially open Mission Bay Park held September 3-5, 1949. The celebration included events on floating stages, a Central Labor Council water parade, showing the movie 'Man's Conquest of the Air' each night, vaudeville shows, and aquatic exhibitions by the San Diego Swimming Association including water ballet, high- and comedy-divers, and water ski, boat and paddleboard races.