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Huntington Beach 4th of July Parade, the largest such parade west of the Mississippi, has been celebrated annually since 1904. 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.

Pier Plaza Fun Expo Main & Pacific Coast Hwy.

JULY 4th EVENTS

Pancake Breakfast in Lake Park - 11th & Main 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Surf City 5K Run & Fitness Expo - Worthy Park, 17th & Main 6:00 a.m. to Noon
Annual Huntington Beach 4th of July Parade - Main Street 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Pier Plaza Entertainment - Main and Pacific Coast Hwy. 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Fireworks Extravaganza - Huntington Beach Pier - Main St. & Pacific Coast Hwy. 9:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Pier tickets: $10/ea. Call: 714-536-5486.
Pier Plaza Fun Expo - Main & Pacific Coast Hwy. 12:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. See videos below!

Food, fun, sunbathing and bonfires at the beach are all part of the big 4th of July event.

STREET CLOSURES
TEMPORARY STREET CLOSURES FOR HUNTINGTON BEACH 4TH OF JULY PARADE AND CELEBRATION

The 4th of July parade route will require the closure of PCH from Golden West St. to Beach Blvd. starting at 5:00 AM on Tuesday, 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 10:00 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.

Through traffic on PCH will be detoured at Golden West St. and Beach Blvd. up to Garfield Ave. PCH will be completely open to traffic no later than 2:00 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 will be open for access to the Hyatt and Hilton. Twin Dolphin will be closed from 6:00 AM until no later than 2:00 PM.

Following the parade, there will be 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 Pier will be partially closed to the public all day and completely closed at 5:00 PM. Fireworks will be launched from the end of the Pier. The fireworks will start at 9:00 PM and will be broadcast live on FM 101. PCH will be closed from Golden West Street to Beach Blvd. from 7:00 PM until traffic has dispersed, estimated to be around 11:00 PM. Huntington Street will be closed to through traffic between Atlanta and PCH.