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Queen Victoria
presided over the Traditional Dickens Feast
on the eve of the Dickens On The Strand
Festival at Garten Verein.
Mark Charles
Dickens, the great-great grandson of the
author, Charles Dickens, was an honored
guest at the event.
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Galveston
Mayor Lyda Ann Thomas officially opened
the festival with a proclamation in
Saengerfest Park.
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Following the opening ceremony, Jim
and Lynda Guidry talked to Galveston
Historical Foundation President
Armin Cantini, then took a stroll
down The Strand and Postoffice
Street to enjoy the sights and
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The crowd grew much larger
for the Queen's Parade
Saturday afternoon.
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Following the parade thousands of
visitors enjoyed the amenities of
the Strand Historic District. |
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A smaller crowd turned out on Sunday,
but the visitors and participants had
a great time.
Galveston
Historical Foundation officials say
the 32nd Annual Dickens On The Strand
was a great success.
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