Aerial View of 1949 Fiesta Bahia, El Carmel Point, Vacation Island
Photo by Unknown, 9/4/1949
Aerial view of sites used during Fiesta Bahia (Festival of the Bay) on El Carmel Point and Vacation Island. The September 3-5, 1949, celebration officially opened Mission Bay Park. The 3-day event included the use of 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.