Almost 25 years after swirling floodwaters devastated city streets, Fort Worth had reason to celebrate. This photograph captures the spirit of joy surrounding the inaugural Trinity River Festival, which was founded to commemorate the restoration of Trinity Park. The late philanthropist Mrs. Perry R. Bass is pictured at far left with an antique Sicilian donkey cart, on loan from the Fort Worth Museum of Art for the occasion. Now known as Mayfest, proceeds from this annual event have exceeded $6 million to date for recreational developments of the Trinity River and support of city parks.
Courtesy Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection, Special Collections, The University of Texas at Arlington Library, Arlington, Texas
