Sweetest 4th of July Part 2: The Parades
By Marketing Intern on Jun 29 Filed In Activities, Events, Intern 4 Comments
July 4th is getting closer and closer and it’s about time people started figuring out how to celebrate America’s 234th. Yesterday we discussed some of the coolest fireworks displays that will be taking place all over the country, but the 4th of July isn’t just about fireworks. Another very important tradition is the parade. After all, what is a more fitting way to celebrate our country’s independence than decked out vehicles and giant balloons that resemble famous cartoon characters? It just makes sense. So here are a couple of the sweetest parades taking place on Sunday around the country that are sure to be memorable.
National Independence Day Parade, Washington, D.C.
At 11:45am on Constitution Avenue between 7th and 17th Street, Washington, D.C. will be hosting one of the biggest and most famous parades in the nation, the National Independence Day Parade. It will feature high school marching bands from all around the country, military officials, floats, and possibly more red, white and blue that you’ve ever seen before at one place at one time. So if you live around the D.C. area, join the hundreds of thousands of spectators on Constitution Avenue for this fun and patriotic procession.
Huntington Beach’s “A Star Spangled 4th” Parade, California
It’s a good sign when a parade in a town of 200,000 brings in over 250,000 spectators. This is the case for Huntington Beach’s “A Star Spangled 4th” Parade in Southern California. This parade seems to pull all of the punches, with candy, clowns and ponies for the kids, military heroes, bands, and what is sure to be a surplus of good ol’ American spirit. The parade starts on Main Street at 9:00am and goes all the way to Gothard Street until about 11:00am.
What are some other cool July 4th parades you know?
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