Downtown sure looked different during the Gator Bowl parade in 1953. The game was significant for a couple of reasons: the John E. Mathews Bridge was dedicated that morning and, by beating Tulsa 14-13, the Florida Gators earned their first bowl win ever. For the complete list of this year’s Gator Bowl parade entrants, see the 'Gator Bowl Parade Lineup' story in this issue. The parade is Saturday at 3 p.m.