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Galveston Island Revue Weekend
Galveston, TX · Quirky
- When
- June 4–5, 2027
- Where
- Saengerfest Park · Galveston · TX
- Cost
- Not confirmed
- Status
- Approximate: based on past editions, not announced yet
Galveston revives its 1920s Bathing Beauties beauty pageant every June, when contestants in vintage swimwear compete at Saengerfest Park for the title once called the Pageant of Pulchritude. A Friday cocktail attire contest precedes Saturday's main pageant. The Galveston Historical Foundation has run the revival for over 16 years as the island's kickoff to summer tourist season.
The history within reach
- Galveston Island Revue Weekendsame spot
Galveston revives its 1920s Bathing Beauties beauty pageant every June, when contestants in vintage swimwear compete at Saengerfest Park for the title once called the Pageant of Pulchritude.
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