Oceanside, Calif. — April 2, 2024: On Saturday, June 29, 2024 the 28th Annual Oceanside Independence Parade will honor local leaders and community members. This years’ parade theme is “Celebrating Our Heritage,” highlighting our community’s cultural roots. Sponsors of the parade include the City of Oceanside, County of San Diego Community Enhancement Grant, and Genentech. The parade will start at 10 a.m. at the intersection of North Coast Highway and Wisconsin Avenue and travel north on Coast Highway to Civic Center Drive. More than 100 parade entries are expected to march, roll, walk and drive down historic Highway 101.
Oceanside Independence Parade participant applications are now open! Participants can sign up to walk their party or drive their float down Coast Highway. We are accepting businesses, community organizations, nonprofits, car/motorcycle clubs, elected officials, and more.
Three Hometown Heroes will be recognized during this year’s Oceanside Independence Parade. There will also be a ceremony awarding the floats embracing our theme most. This year will focus on cultural impacts within our Oceanside community. We are asking our community to nominate three community members that deserve to be named “Hometown Heroes.”
A local tradition since 1892, the Oceanside Independence Parade is made possible by the assistance of over 100 volunteers. To participate or volunteer in the parade, complete the parade or volunteer application at www.oceansideparade.com.
Date: June 29, 2024
Time: 10 a.m.
Location: North Coast Highway from Wisconsin Avenue to Civic Center Drive
Website: Date: June 29, 2024
Time: 10 a.m.
Location: North Coast Highway from Wisconsin Avenue to Civic Center Drive
Website: www.oceansideparade.com
Contact: Gumaro Escarcega, MainStreet Oceanside CEO and Parade Committee Chair
