'Bathing beauties' compete for cash by showing off their vintage swimwear in Galveston

GALVESTON, Texas (KTRK) -- It was a blast from the past on Galveston Island this weekend as 30 'bathing beauties' strut their stuff in vintage and vintage-inspired swimwear.

The women were competing for cash prizes as part of the 10th annual Galveston Island Beach Revue at the Hotel Galvez & Spa.
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The revue featured a variety of exhibitions, from a hot rod and classic car show to free musical performances.

But it was the Bathing Beauties contest that really turned up the heat on the island on Saturday.
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The Beach Revue is now part of the Third Coast Music Festival, which began last Thursday and featured 40 bands over four days.

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Galveston's history showcased in Galveston Island Beach Revue