Annual Galveston Beach Revue Bathing Beauties competition

GALVESTON ISLAND, Texas (KTRK) -- A sign of summer made its way to Galveston Island on Saturday.

The 11th annual Galveston Island Beach Revue, presented by the Hotel Galvez & Spa, brought a crowd to celebrate the start of the warm weather.

The event included a hot rod and classic car show and live music, but the highlight was the Bathing Beauties Contest.

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Thirty contestants competed in the vintage inspired swimwear pageant.

First place went to Jennifer Hillhouse from Mesa, Arizona who took home $750.

This year the event was coordinated by the Galveston Historical Foundation.