Aqua Fest Boat Parade (1972)

Duration: 0:01:35

Year Published: 1972

Format: 16mm

Sound: silent

Description: This B-roll footage documents the many glittering floats that were a part of the 1972 Austin’s Aqua Fest boat parade. Austin Aqua Festival was a ten-day festival held at Austin’s Town Lake to promote Texas Lake tourism. The festival was held annually from 1962 until 1998. Illuminated on the night waters, floats showcased City Plaza, the Admirals Club, and the Aqua Beauty Contest. This footage also includes unrelated scenes of a man being arrested and placed inside of a police car.