Huntington Beach 4th of July Parade
10 AM-12PM
The Huntington Beach 4th of July Parade is the biggest Independence Day parade west of the Mississippi and has been held since 1904. On July 4th 1904, was when Huntington Beach was named Huntington Beach. The parade is over two miles and two hours long and includes floats, marching bands, civic organizations and celebrity guests. The parade is televised locally each year and, while seating along the parade route is free, tickets can be purchased for premium bleacher seating just past downtown.
GRAND MARSHALS AND GUESTS OF THE PARADE
- Parade Grand Marshal, Lorenzo Lamas
- Teen Grand Marshal, Gabriel Bateman
- Children’s Grand Marshal, Disney’s Minnie Mouse
- Community Grand Marshal, Tony Diersing
- Sports Grand Marshals, Orange County Special Olympics
- Celebrity Guest, Tim Conway, Jr.
- Celebrity Guest, Lynette Romero
- Celebrity Guest, Joanie Sprague
Viewing Tips
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Prime viewing spots fill up early (and are often staked out the day before) and include the stretch of PCH between 8th and Main, the commercial area on Main near PCH, the area around Lake Park on Main, and the area next to the Huntington Beach Civic Center and Huntington Beach High School.
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Viewing spots for the parade may not be staked out before 7 a.m. on Monday, July 3. Materials used to reserve public areas (such as sidewalks) cannot block pedestrian or vehicular access before 6 a.m. on July 4. All materials must be removed by 3 p.m. on July 4.
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Avoid areas directly in front of residential homes.
The parade will officially begin at PCH and 9th, going from 9th to Main where it will proceed up Main through the downtown and residential areas, ending just past Yorktown.
The 4th of July parade route will require the closure of PCH from Goldenwest to Beach starting at 5:00 AM on Wednesday, July 4.
Surf City 5k
6AM-10AM
Fitness enthusiasts can start their 4th of July off right with a 5k run. The course runs along PCH and Main Street and runs from 7AM - 10PM.
- Participants of this event must be a resident of Huntington Beach.
- Early Registration: $32
Starting on May 1, 2019: $35
Starting on June 14, 2019: $40 - Register here
- Participants of this event are not required to be residents of Huntington Beach. This field is open to everyone.
- Early Registration: $32
Starting on May 1, 2019: $35
Starting on June 14, 2019: $40 - Register here
- Participants of this event must be pushing a stroller for the entire course.
- Early Registration: $32
Starting on May 1, 2019: $35
Starting on June 14, 2019: $40 - Register here
- Ages 5 and over as of 7/4/2019
- Early Registration: $15
Starting on June 14, 2019: $20 - Register here
July 3rd from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. pick up your registration packet pick-up at Worthy Park in Huntington Beach.
Race Location
The start and finish of the 5k run is at Worthy Park.
Course Map
The 5k race course map.
Schedule
6:00 a.m. Registration and packet pick up at Worthy Parkon 17th and Main
6:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Fitness Expo
7:00 a.m. Huntington Beach Residents 5K Run/Walk, Presented by Mother’s Market
8:00 a.m. Open 5K Run/Walk, Presented by Kaiser Permanente – Get Fit Festival
8:15 a.m. 5K Stroller Run
9:00 a.m. Kids 1 Mile & 1/2 Mile Run
10:00 a.m. Parade Begins
