Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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The San Jacinto Festival commemorates the pivotal battle in the state's fight for independence. Held in West Columbia since 1955, the annual event includes a barbecue competition, live music, arts and crafts vendors, and the coronation of a Belle of the Brazos.

This silent footage documents the downtown parade in 1956, showcasing pageant queens and floats from across Brazoria County.

Watch the full video at: bit.ly/3NucCB3
Explore the web exhibit, Festival Season, at: bit.ly/4pUGtjE
Contributed to the Texas Moving Image Archive Program by the Brazoria County Historical Museum.

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