Disneyland's Candlelight Processional Commemorative Brochure

Here's the commemorative brochure for Disneyland's annual (and quite wonderful) Candlelight Ceremony aka The Candlelight Processional. This beloved event is the forerunner, the granddaddy of a similar event at Epcot (which actually began in 1971 at the Magic Kingdom).

 

 

 

 It is too bad that this piece is in black and white! I can just imagine just how beautiful this would be in brilliant color back when it was printed in 1978? Stunning, either way.

First started in 1958, the tradition has continued on, becoming a much beloved event for Southern California park goers. The list of celebrity narrators reads like a "Who's Who" of Hollywood both in its glory days and in modern times: Dick Van Dyke, Chris Pratt, Cary Grant, James Earl Jones, and John Wayne. Actress Viola Davis was the guest narrator for 2022.

   

 

This is one Disney tradition that I hope will remain year after year after year!

(Art copyright The Walt Disney Company.)