June 30, 2012
10:00 a.m.



News coverage of the parade can be found here: [LINK]


Read a photo-illustrated story about the parade [HERE]



THIS YEAR'S THEME: "Amazing American Heroes"



Join us on Saturday, June 30, 2012 for the 198th annual Independence Day Parade as it makes it way north on Coast Highway from Wisconsin Avenue to Civic Center Drive (just past City Hall). Come see floats, bands, walking groups, cool cars and much more. Our theme this year is "The Spirit of Freedom".

The parade starts in front of the 101 Cafe (Coast Highway at Wisconsin Avenue) at 10:00 a.m. and works its way north with the first unit of the parade reaching City Hall around 10:45 a.m. Running time from beginning to end is about two hours.

Viewing of the parade is available from the sidewalks along the entire route. Spectators are encouraged to bring folding chairs. The highest concentration of viewers will be on the north end of the route past Seagaze Avenue.


VISIT THE PARADE WEBSITE AT www.OceansideParade.com FOR MORE INFORMATION

Would your group like to be a participant in the Independence Day Parade? For more information, CLICK HERE.








PARKING: Street parking is available on the residential side streets that run parallel to the entire route (Freeman and Tremont Streets). All downtown lots will be open. Parking time limits will be enforced for street parking and parking lots - watch for the signs.