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The largest 4th of July Parade west of the Mississippi River is held in Huntington Beach, California each year. Over 100 years old, it is a 2 to 3 hour event that begins on July 4 at 10 a.m. There is a 5 K Run at Worthy Park and a Pancake Breakfast at Lake Park before the parade. Events and activities occur all day at the beach and a fireworks show is completes the day.

Bands, floats, inflated balloons, equestrian riders, coaches and drill teams are featured in this event that includes merchandise and a souvenir program.  The parade travels along Main Street from Pacific Coast Highway to Garfield.