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RIVER DAYS
RIVER DAYS. A city-wide, week-long program to be named "River Days" was proposed by the Vacationland Committee of the Chamber of Commerce in May 1962. Planned for the summer of 1963, the activities would involve the industrial park and downtown areas. (1)
Events considered for the program included water ski shows, boat tours, sky-diving exhibitions, fireworks, decorated store fronts, street dances, parades, outdoor art displays, city tours, and carnival and helicopter rides. Cooperation was asked of clubs, organizations, business and all citizens. (2)
It was suggested that an independent River Days Executive Committee be formed including a "Commodore," "Vice-Commodore," and five to eight members. (3)
The Dubuque River Days Committee in October 1962 set a tentative three-day program to run from July 5-7th of 1963. The purpose was to promote tourism. Events were to include performances of "Pajama Game" by Richard BISSELL, a canoe race, log roll, water ski show, sky divers, and an evening boat parade. (4)
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Source:
1. "Chamber Asks Support for River Days Plan," Telegraph Herald, May 6, 1962, p. 1
2. Ibid.
3. Ibid.
4. " 'River Days' Event Okayed," Telegraph Herald, October 5, 1962, p. 1