World War, 1914-1918--Parades

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Peace Day; Council of Four

Photograph depicts the corner of Government and Belleville streets during the Peace Day Parade that celebrated the signing of the Treaty of Versailles. This snapshot features a float representing the "Council of Four" (also known as The Big Four). Actors portraying caricatured versions of the United States' Woodrow Wilson, Britain's David Lloyd George, Italy's Vittorio Emanuele Orlando and France's Georges Clemenceau all appear seated around a table in the parade float (in this shot, only 2 of the men are visible). The Big Four were considered the top Allied powers of the First World War and played an important role in negotiations during the Paris Peace Conference, leading to the Treaty of Versailles. At the front of the car are two men dressed as John Bull and Uncle Sam. The car was entered in the parade by the Begg Motor Company.

Peace Day; Courts Canada and Excelsior

Photograph depicts the corner of Government and Belleville streets during a Peace Day Parade celebrating the signing of the Treaty of Versailles. In this shot, a parade float made by "Courts Canada and Excelsior" with the banner "Peace. Progress. Prosperity" makes its way down the street.

Peace Day; Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire

Photograph depicts the corner of Government and Belleville streets during the Peace Day Parade celebrating the signing of the Treaty of Versailles which took place a few weeks before. The event was attended by some 30,000 people. This snapshot features members of the Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire participating in the parade. About a dozen cars carrying members of different chapters participated in the parade. The cars are decorated with laurel crowns that hang off British flags.

Peace Day; Industrial floats

Photograph depicts the corner of Government and Belleville streets during the Peace Day celebrations of 1919. This event celebrated the signing of the Treaty of Versailles which took place a few weeks prior. In this particular snapshot, floats related to agriculture make their way down the parade street. The Daily Colonist newspaper (20-07-1919) wrote: "The vacant lot cultivation float of Victoria City was a good indication of the work done to increase production. Every description of produce grown on the Island was displayed, and posters gave details of the work done."

Peace Day; Parade

Photograph depicts the corner of Belleville and Government streets during the Peace Day celebrations of 1919. This event celebrated the signing of the Treaty of Versailles which took place a few weeks prior. In this particular picture, veteran soldiers march in the parade.

Peace Day; Parade

Photograph depicts the corner of Government and Belleville streets during the Peace Day Parade celebrating the signing of the Treaty of Versailles. In this shot, veteran soldiers riding in motorcars participate in the parade.

Peace Day; Parade

Photograph depicts the corner of Government and Belleville streets during the Peace Day celebrations of 1919. This event celebrated the signing of the Treaty of Versailles which took place a few weeks prior. In this particular photo, various army officers (headed by Major-General R.G.E. Leckie) lead a group of marching veterans in the parade.

Peace Day; Parade

Photograph depicts the corner of Government and Belleville streets during the Peace Parade celebrating the signing of the Treaty of Versailles which took place a few weeks prior. It is estimated that approximately 30,000 people attended the event. Civilians line the streets to watch the parade.

Peace Day; Parade

Photograph depicts the corner of Government and Belleville streets during the Peace Day Parade celebrating the signing of the Treaty of Versailles. In this snaphot, Highland pipers, including a woman with bagpipes, march in the parade.

Peace Day; Parade

Photograph depicts the corner of Government and Belleville streets during the Peace Day Parade celebrating the signing of the Treaty of Versailles. In this shot, various touring cars drive down the street carrying soldiers, nurses and others.

Peace Day; Parade

Photograph depicts the corner of Government and Belleville streets during the Peace Day Parade celebrating the signing of the Treaty of Versailles. In this shot, veteran soldiers march down the street.

Peace Day; Royal Canadian Navy

Photograph depicts the corner of Government and Belleville streets during the Peace Day Parade celebrating the signing of the Treaty of Versailles. In this snapshot, members of the Royal Canadian Navy march in the parade as civilians line the streets.

Vancouver pageant parade, June 12, 1914

Newsreel footage. "With ravages of hate and war brewing in Europe, a huge pageant is held in [Vancouver], and men of the Canadian Militia, veterans, lumbermen organizations, Wallace shipyards, Orangemen, and various other groups parade through the city. Floats represent City of [Vancouver], firemen, police and public utilities, E.H. Heaps & Company, [North West Mounted Police], and many others." (Colin Browne)

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