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4th of July Huntington Beach, California Photo Gallery
 

 
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Food, fun, sunbathing and bonfires at the beach are all part of the big 4th of July event.  Huntington Beach 4th of July Parade, the largest such parade west of the Mississippi, has been celebrated annually since 1904.  It includes the Surf City Run, Fireworks Show and Pancake Breakfast.
 

Clown Car Girl With Flag Parade Float Parade Crowd Baseball Float
         
http://www.stockteam.com/4thofJuly/musical band marches on Main Street for 4th of July Parade
Patriotism Parade Judges Abraham Lincoln Bands March Indian Guides
         
Boy Scout Band Tiny Bikes People at Parade Marching Bands Marching Band
         
Space Ship Equestrian Units Drill team Miss HB Child Watches

           

EVENT TICKETS:
Sold at HB City Hall, Community Services, 2000 Main Street, 5th Floor through July 3 
- Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast in Lake Park - $5, pay on location
- Lake Park Parade Bleacher Seating
- Fireworks Over The Ocean pier seating 
- Official 4th of July Merchandise is on sale at all 4 Albertsons stores in HB through July 2nd AND at the Merchandise booth at Pier Plaza Festival through July 4th.

CELEBRATION EVENTS:
- Pier Plaza Festival - HB Pier
- Pancake Breakfast in Lake Park, Main and 11th Streets - 6:30 am - 11 am, July 4
- Surf City 5K Run and Fitness Expo - Main and 17th - 7 am - 12 Noon, July 4
- Annual Huntington Beach 4th of July Parade - 10 am
- 12 Noon
- Fireworks Over the Ocean - HB Pier, 9 -10 p.m., July 4

4th of JULY PARADE GRAND MARSHALS AND GUESTS:
Parade Grand Marshal
Community Grand Marshal
Military Grand Marshal
Sports Grand Marshal
Teen Grand Marshal 

Celebrity Guest
Celebrity Guest
Celebrity Guests
Military Guest

STAKING OUT PARADE VIEWING AREA, STREET CLOSURES AND PARKING:

Staking out an area to see the Parade: Staking out areas for the purpose of obtaining a viewing location for the Fourth of July Parade may not occur prior to 7 AM on Tuesday, July 3.

Streets Closures and Detours: The 4th of July parade route will require the closure of PCH from Goldenwest St. to Beach Blvd. starting at 5:00 AM on Wednesday, July 4. The parade will begin at PCH and 8th, going east to Main St. where it will proceed up Main St., at Yorktown.

The parade begins at 10:00 AM and lasts approximately two hours. Staging areas will take place on PCH and portions of Walnut, Olive, 8th, and 9th Sts.

Through traffic on PCH will be detoured at Goldenwest St. and also Beach Blvd. north to Garfield Ave. PCH will be open to traffic no later than 2:00 PM. Vehicles coming into the downtown area from Goldenwest should enter at Palm or Orange.

Pacific View will be open for access to the Hyatt and Hilton hotels. Twin Dolphin will be closed from 5:00 AM until no later than 2:00 PM. Following the parade, additional activities in the downtown area on Main between PCH and Olive require the first two blocks of Main to remain closed until after the fireworks have concluded, at approximately 10 pm.

The Pier will be partially closed to the public all day and completely closed except for VIP seating ticket holders at 5:00 PM. Fireworks will be launched from the end of the Pier. The fireworks begin at 9:00 PM. PCH will be closed from Goldenwest St. to Beach Blvd. from 7:00 PM. until traffic has dispersed after the fireworks show, estimated to be 11:00 PM. Huntington St. will be closed to through traffic between Atlanta Ave. and PCH.

Parking: Parking at the downtown Main Promenade Parking Structure will be a flat fee of approx. $27 all day (cash only, collected at entry).
No customer validations will be honored. Yearly and monthly pass holders will not be charged, but parking is NOT guaranteed.
City beach parking is only accessible at Beach Blvd. Gates open at 5:00 AM on July 4. City Beach Parking Lot, $25 per space. Space must be occupied by vehicle.

When Henry E. Huntington's newest electric train arrived in town, the city celebrated with a parade and a new name, Huntington Beach. Ever since that time the city has pulled together to celebrate and enjoy an old-fashioned experience that highlights the community spirit enjoyed on this West Coast beach city of 200,000.  The parade begins around 10 a.m. and usually ends around noon. It begins near Main Street and Pacific Coast Highway and travels along Main Street to Garfield Street. Brings sunscreens, some water and your spirit to wave, hoot, holler and celebrate America's Independence Day.

JULY 4th EVENTS

Pancake Breakfast in Lake Park - 11th & Main 6 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Surf City 5K Run & Fitness Expo - Worthy Park, 17th & Main 6 a.m. to Noon
Huntington Beach 4th of July Parade - Main Street  10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Pier Plaza Entertainment  - Main and Pacific Coast Hwy. 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Fireworks Extravaganza - Huntington Beach Pier  -  9 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. 
Pier Plaza Fun Expo - Main & Pacific Coast Hwy. 12:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The 4th of July parade route requires the closure of PCH from Golden West St. to Beach Blvd. starting at 5 AM on July 4. The parade will enter onto PCH at 8th Street, going from 8th to Main Street where it will proceed up Main through the downtown and residential areas, ending just past Yorktown. The parade begins at 10 AM and lasts approximately two hours. Staging areas will take place in the downtown area and include portions of Walnut Ave., Olive Ave., Orange Ave., Pecan Ave., 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th Streets.

Following the parade, there is a children's fair in the downtown area on Main Street between PCH and Olive Ave. The first two blocks of Main Street will remain closed until after the fireworks have concluded.

The Huntington Beach  Pier is partially closed to the public all day and completely closed at 5 PM. Fireworks are launched from the end of the Pier. The fireworks start at 9 PM. PCH is closed from Golden West Street to Beach Blvd. from 7 PM until traffic has dispersed, estimated to be around 11 PM. Huntington Street is closed to through traffic between Atlanta and PCH.

4th of July Collage 

4th of July Parade Fireworks Huntington Beach

Huntington Beach 4th of July Street Closures


 

   

Huntington Beach Ocean View Hotels:

Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort and Spa
Hilton Waterfront Beach Resort
Huntington Beach Inn
Shorebreak Hotel Joie de Vivre

Through traffic on PCH is detoured at Golden West St. and Beach Blvd. up to Garfield Ave. PCH is completely open to traffic no later than 2 PM. Residents and guests coming into the downtown off of Goldenwest St. should enter at Palm or Orange Ave. Beach parking may be accessed at Beach Blvd.

Pacific View is open for access to the Hyatt and Hilton. Twin Dolphin is closed from 6 AM until no later than 2 PM.