51st Half Moon Bay Ol' Fashioned 4th of July Parade Expands

Half Moon Bay’s Ol’ Fashioned 4th of July Parade Committee announced this year’s traditional parade celebration is expanding with a full day of activities including the Lions Club Pancake Breakfast, festive Block Party presented by the Coastside Chamber, and 4th of July Festival presented by the IDES Society with food and drink, artisan booths, kids activities and live music.

PARADE DETAILS
Let the good times roll! This year marking it’s 51st rendition, Half Moon Bay's beloved Ol' Fashioned 4th of July Parade & Block Party takes over Main Street, transforming the charming downtown into a festive Red, White and Blue celebration.

Starting at 12 noon, the time-honored, home-spun parade, fronted by the San Mateo County Sheriffs and CalFire, celebrates classic small town American spirit with an entertaining array of whimsical floats, marching bands, community service groups, classically cool cars like Half Moon Bay Winery's 1929 Ford Model A Pickup Truck, decorated trikes and bikes, parading pooches, youth sports teams, dance and theatre troupes, a Color Guard by the American Legion, and local dignitaries and celebrities slowly winding their way through the crowded downtown along Main Street between Filbert and Mill Streets. Honoring Half Moon Bay’s western heritage and always a parade highlight, there will be a large number of equine entries. For many locals, it’s one of their favorite events of the year. Half Moon Bay’s famous, 40-member strong “Sitting Marching Band” will be in their usual perch at Main and Kelly playing an array of patriotic ballads during the parade.
The parade is sponsored by the Half Moon Bay Beautification Committee and Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival.

PARADE REGISTRATION
Those interested in participating can find parade entry forms at City Hall, Half Moon Bay Feed & Fuel and Cameron’s Inn or online https://miramarevents.com/4th-of-july-parade

PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Kicking off the festivities, the Half Moon Bay Lions Club will be hosting its annual 4th of July Pancake Breakfast in the City Hall parking lot (501 Main Street) from 8am to 11:30am. Suggested $12 donation. Purchase your breakfast tickets in advance.

The hearty Pancake Breakfast plate, cooked on site and served by Lions Club members and volunteers, includes fluffy pancakes, sausage, orange juice and coffee.
Your kind donation helps support the Half Moon Bay Lions Club fund scholarships for Half Moon Bay High School students, eyeglasses for individuals in need, and Senior Coastsiders.

BLOCK PARTY & FESTIVAL
Adding to the festivities are the Red, White and Blue Block Party hosted by the Coastside Chamber with a Libations tent selling wine and beer plus an array of fun activities and IDES Inaugural 4th of July Fest, (Sunday, July 3rd, and Monday, July 4th, from 10AM to 5PM) featuring:

• Live Music, both days (see schedule)
• Festive Food including "Chamarita" Beef & Linguisa Sandwiches & Hot Dogs
• Frosty Treats including Root Beer Floats & Snow Cones
• Beverages including Beer, Wine & Soft Drinks
• 20+ Local Artisans displaying their wares
• Axe Throwing game
• Kids Corner with activities
• Face Painting & Henna Tattoos
• Tons of Fun for the Family!

GET DETAILS:
WEBSITE https://july4th.miramarevents....
FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/HMB4thofJulyParade/
INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/olfashioned4thofjuly/