HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif.—Thousands of residents gathered on the streets of Surf City on July 4 to welcome back its annual parade after a two-year pause for the pandemic.
The Huntington Beach parade is the longest-running Fourth of July parade west of the Mississippi and has become a popular Orange County tradition. This summer it returned for its 118th year.
“Every year I look forward to the Fourth of July in Surf City, and I am confident that there will be something here for everyone to enjoy over the long holiday weekend,” said Mayor Barbara Delgleize.
Huntington Beach Mayor Barbara Delgleize participates in the Fourth of July Parade in Huntington Beach, Calif., on July 4, 2022. (Alex Lee/The Epoch Times)
The parade stretched approximately 2.5 miles long and featured over 100 different groups including elected officials, military veterans, public safety personnel, marching bands, community groups, and others….