{"id":386713,"date":"2026-07-05T05:22:08","date_gmt":"2026-07-05T05:22:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/386713\/"},"modified":"2026-07-05T05:22:08","modified_gmt":"2026-07-05T05:22:08","slug":"orange-county-goes-red-white-and-blue-for-fourth-of-july-celebrations-on-250th-anniversary-orange-county-register","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/386713\/","title":{"rendered":"Orange County goes red, white and blue for Fourth of July celebrations on 250th anniversary \u2013 Orange County Register"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Fourth of July celebrations in Orange County on Saturday were extra special as communities celebrated the 250th anniversary of American Independence.<\/p>\n<p>As has become a tradition, festivities for the Fourth started on the third in Costa Mesa with a community celebration at the OC Fair &amp; Event Center. An American 250 choir joined the night\u2019s entertainment lineup \u2014 participating community members had been practicing for the last month. Fireworks capped the night.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Fireworks explode over the OC Fair Event Center in Costa...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.ocregister.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/OCR-L-FOURTH26-CM-0705-JA-10.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Fireworks explode over the OC Fair Event Center in Costa Mesa during the annual city-sponsored Independence Day Community Celebration on Friday, July 3, 2026. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Orange County Register\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The America 250 Choir performs \u00e2\u0080\u009cAmerica the Beautiful\u00e2\u0080\u009d during the...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.ocregister.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/OCR-L-FOURTH26-CM-0705-JA-07.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The America 250 Choir performs \u201cAmerica the Beautiful\u201d during the annual Independence Day Community Celebration at the OC Fair Event Center in Costa Mesa on Friday, July 3, 2026. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Orange County Register\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Kids dance on parents\u00e2\u0080\u0099 shoulders to the 80\u00e2\u0080\u0099s rock covers...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.ocregister.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/OCR-L-FOURTH26-CM-0705-JA-19.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Kids dance on parents\u2019 shoulders to the 80\u2019s rock covers of Flashback Heart Attack during the annual Independence Day Community Celebration at the OC Fair Event Center in Costa Mesa on Friday, July 3, 2026. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Orange County Register\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Fireworks explode over the OC Fair Event Center in Costa...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.ocregister.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/OCR-L-FOURTH26-CM-0705-JA-21.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Fireworks explode over the OC Fair Event Center in Costa Mesa during the annual city-sponsored Independence Day Community Celebration on Friday, July 3, 2026. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Orange County Register\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Stilt performers Joy Halverson, left, and Jamie Halverson, dressed as...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.ocregister.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/OCR-L-FOURTH26-CM-0705-JA-16.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Stilt performers Joy Halverson, left, and Jamie Halverson, dressed as Lady Liberty and Uncle Sam, entertain guests of the annual Independence Day Community Celebration at the OC Fair Event Center in Costa Mesa on Friday, July 3, 2026. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Orange County Register\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Hayden Gamblin, 4, of Costa Mesa holds out an American...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.ocregister.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/OCR-L-FOURTH26-CM-0705-JA-20.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Hayden Gamblin, 4, of Costa Mesa holds out an American flag and sports American flag sunglasses as he walks with his grandma during the Independence Day Community Celebration at the OC Fair Event Center in Costa Mesa on Friday, July 3, 2026. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Orange County Register\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Fireworks explode over the OC Fair Event Center in Costa...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.ocregister.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/OCR-L-FOURTH26-CM-0705-JA-15.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Fireworks explode over the OC Fair Event Center in Costa Mesa during the annual city-sponsored Independence Day Community Celebration on Friday, July 3, 2026. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Orange County Register\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The America 250 Choir performs \u00e2\u0080\u009cAmerica the Beautiful\u00e2\u0080\u009d during the...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.ocregister.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/OCR-L-FOURTH26-CM-0705-JA-14.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The America 250 Choir performs \u201cAmerica the Beautiful\u201d during the annual Independence Day Community Celebration at the OC Fair Event Center in Costa Mesa on Friday, July 3, 2026. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Orange County Register\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Mona Greenspan of Oceanside dances with a pair of American...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.ocregister.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/OCR-L-FOURTH26-CM-0705-JA-17.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Mona Greenspan of Oceanside dances with a pair of American flags during a set by 80\u2019s cover band Flashback Heart Attack during the Independence Day Community Celebration at the OC Fair Event Center, which she attends every year, in Costa Mesa on Friday, July 3, 2026. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Orange County Register\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Flashback Heart Attack performs 80\u00e2\u0080\u0099s rock covers during the annual...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.ocregister.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/OCR-L-FOURTH26-CM-0705-JA-13.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Flashback Heart Attack performs 80\u2019s rock covers during the annual city-sponsored Independence Day Community Celebration at the OC Fair Event Center in Costa Mesa on Friday, July 3, 2026. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Orange County Register\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Kellan O\u00e2\u0080\u0099Rear, 3, of Costa Mesa slides down an inflatable...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.ocregister.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/OCR-L-FOURTH26-CM-0705-JA-08.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Kellan O\u2019Rear, 3, of Costa Mesa slides down an inflatable slide while sporting a USA t-shirt during the annual city-sponsored Independence Day Community Celebration at the OC Fair Event Center in Costa Mesa on Friday, July 3, 2026. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Orange County Register\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Flashback Heart Attack performs 80\u00e2\u0080\u0099s rock covers during the annual...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.ocregister.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/OCR-L-FOURTH26-CM-0705-JA-09.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Flashback Heart Attack performs 80\u2019s rock covers during the annual city-sponsored Independence Day Community Celebration at the OC Fair Event Center in Costa Mesa on Friday, July 3, 2026. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Orange County Register\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Audience members sing along to the national anthem during the...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.ocregister.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/OCR-L-FOURTH26-CM-0705-JA-06.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Audience members sing along to the national anthem during the annual city-sponsored Independence Day Community Celebration at the OC Fair Event Center in Costa Mesa on Friday, July 3, 2026. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Orange County Register\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Maddie Parr, center, of Irvine, an 80\u00e2\u0080\u0099s music enthusiast, dances...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.ocregister.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/OCR-L-FOURTH26-CM-0705-JA-05.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Maddie Parr, center, of Irvine, an 80\u2019s music enthusiast, dances in front of the stage, along with dozens of others, to the music of Flashback Heart Attack during the annual Independence Day Community Celebration at the OC Fair Event Center in Costa Mesa on Friday, July 3, 2026. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Orange County Register\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Fireworks explode over the OC Fair Event Center in Costa...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.ocregister.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/OCR-L-FOURTH26-CM-0705-JA-01.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Fireworks explode over the OC Fair Event Center in Costa Mesa during the annual city-sponsored Independence Day Community Celebration on Friday, July 3, 2026. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Orange County Register\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Flashback Heart Attack performs 80\u00e2\u0080\u0099s rock covers during the annual...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.ocregister.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/OCR-L-FOURTH26-CM-0705-JA-04.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Flashback Heart Attack performs 80\u2019s rock covers during the annual city-sponsored Independence Day Community Celebration at the OC Fair Event Center in Costa Mesa on Friday, July 3, 2026. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Orange County Register\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Audience members sing along to the national anthem during the...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.ocregister.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/OCR-L-FOURTH26-CM-0705-JA-12.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Audience members sing along to the national anthem during the annual city-sponsored Independence Day Community Celebration at the OC Fair Event Center in Costa Mesa on Friday, July 3, 2026. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Orange County Register\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Friends Laura Luca, left, of Costa Mesa and Andrea Barnett...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.ocregister.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/OCR-L-FOURTH26-CM-0705-JA-11.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Friends Laura Luca, left, of Costa Mesa and Andrea Barnett of Irvine pose together in a photo booth at the annual Independence Day Community Celebration at the OC Fair Event Center in Costa Mesa on Friday, July 3, 2026. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Orange County Register\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Sophia Carver, 6, of Mission Viejo gives a high five...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.ocregister.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/OCR-L-FOURTH26-CM-0705-JA-03.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Sophia Carver, 6, of Mission Viejo gives a high five to stilt performs dressed as Uncle Sam and Lady Liberty during the annual Independence Day Community Celebration at the OC Fair Event Center in Costa Mesa on Friday, July 3, 2026. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Orange County Register\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Hayden Gamblin, 4, of Costa Mesa holds out an American...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.ocregister.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/OCR-L-FOURTH26-CM-0705-JA-02.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Hayden Gamblin, 4, of Costa Mesa holds out an American flag so that it flaps in the wind as he walks along with his grandma, Madeline Yanov of Corona, during the Independence Day Community Celebration at the OC Fair Event Center in Costa Mesa on Friday, July 3, 2026. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Orange County Register\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p>Show Caption<\/p>\n<p>1 of 20<\/p>\n<p>Fireworks explode over the OC Fair Event Center in Costa Mesa during the annual city-sponsored Independence Day Community Celebration on Friday, July 3, 2026. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Orange County Register\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#\" class=\"icon-enlarge mng-gallery-fullscreen-expand\" aria-label=\"Expand fullscreen slideshow\">Expand<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Talking about tradition, for the 122nd year, the annual Main Street Parade in Huntington Beach drew cheering crowds to line the streets. The Surf City 5K started the day and throughout the afternoon, there was a festival at the pier. The festival continues Sunday, July 5, with carnival rides, shopping, entertainment and more from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Secky Muya, a performer with Ringling Bros. And Barnum and...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.ocregister.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/OCR-L-FOURTH26-HB-0705-JA-25.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Secky Muya, a performer with Ringling Bros. And Barnum and Bailey Circus Hype Crew, does a flip while performing in the annual Huntington Beach 4th of July Parade on Saturday, July 4, 2026. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Orange County Register\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Members of a Vaquero equestrian group participate in the annual...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.ocregister.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/OCR-L-FOURTH26-HB-0705-JA-24.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Members of a Vaquero equestrian group participate in the annual Huntington Beach 4th of July Parade on Saturday, July 4, 2026. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Orange County Register\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"A lineup of cars used in the Fast and the...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.ocregister.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/OCR-L-FOURTH26-HB-0705-JA-23.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>A lineup of cars used in the Fast and the Furious film franchise make their way along Main Street in Huntington Beach during the city\u2019s annual 4th of July Parade on Saturday, July 4, 2026. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Orange County Register\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"A gymnast from Scats Gymnastics performs on a bar on...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.ocregister.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/OCR-L-FOURTH26-HB-0705-JA-19.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>A gymnast from Scats Gymnastics performs on a bar on the back of a truck while participating in the annual Huntington Beach 4th of July Parade on Saturday, July 4, 2026. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Orange County Register\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Thousands walk and ride bikes along the parade route on...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.ocregister.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/OCR-L-FOURTH26-HB-0705-JA-27.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Thousands walk and ride bikes along the parade route on Main Street before the start of the 122nd Huntington Beach 4th of July Parade on Saturday, July 4, 2026. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Orange County Register\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Planes fly in formation over the 122nd Huntington Beach 4th...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.ocregister.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/OCR-L-FOURTH26-HB-0705-JA-26.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Planes fly in formation over the 122nd Huntington Beach 4th of July Parade in Huntington Beach on Saturday, July 4, 2026. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Orange County Register\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Keith Jones, representing the El Bekal Shrine in Anaheim, waves...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.ocregister.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/OCR-L-FOURTH26-HB-0705-JA-12.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Keith Jones, representing the El Bekal Shrine in Anaheim, waves an American flag as he rides in a vintage truck during the annual Huntington Beach 4th of July Parade on Saturday, July 4, 2026. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Orange County Register\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Shriners volunteers drive giant tricycles along Pacific Coast Highway in...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.ocregister.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/OCR-L-FOURTH26-HB-0705-JA-18.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Shriners volunteers drive giant tricycles along Pacific Coast Highway in Huntington Beach during the city\u2019s annual 4th of July Parade on Saturday, July 4, 2026. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Orange County Register\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The Cowabunga Van Clan members drive vintage Volkswagen vans along...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.ocregister.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/OCR-L-FOURTH26-HB-0705-JA-21.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The Cowabunga Van Clan members drive vintage Volkswagen vans along Pacific Coast Highway in Huntington Beach as they participate in the city\u2019s 122nd annual 4th of July Parade on Saturday, July 4, 2026. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Orange County Register\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Members of the Llama Association of Southern California walk along...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.ocregister.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/OCR-L-FOURTH26-HB-0705-JA-22.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Members of the Llama Association of Southern California walk along Main Street in Huntington Beach as they participate in the city\u2019s 122nd annual 4th of July Parade on Saturday, July 4, 2026. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Orange County Register\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Shriners volunteers drive miniature cars along Pacific Coast Highway in...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.ocregister.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/OCR-L-FOURTH26-HB-0705-JA-20.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Shriners volunteers drive miniature cars along Pacific Coast Highway in Huntington Beach during the city\u2019s annual 4th of July Parade on Saturday, July 4, 2026. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Orange County Register\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Boy Scout Troop 271 leads the way along Main Street...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.ocregister.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/OCR-L-FOURTH26-HB-0705-JA-11.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Boy Scout Troop 271 leads the way along Main Street as they carry the official banner for the 122nd Huntington Beach 4th of July Parade in Huntington Beach on Saturday, July 4, 2026. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Orange County Register\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The Pai family, owners and operators of Huntington Surf and...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.ocregister.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/OCR-L-FOURTH26-HB-0705-JA-15.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The Pai family, owners and operators of Huntington Surf and Sport, wave to the crowd from the back of a pick-up truck while participating in the annual Huntington Beach 4th of July Parade on Saturday, July 4, 2026. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Orange County Register\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Members of the Host Band, from Huntington Beach\u00e2\u0080\u0099s Union High...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.ocregister.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/OCR-L-FOURTH26-HB-0705-JA-17.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Members of the Host Band, from Huntington Beach\u2019s Union High School District, perform as they march along Main Street during the annual 4th of July Parade in Huntington Beach on Saturday, July 4, 2026. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Orange County Register\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"California State Assemblyman Tri Ta waves an American flag as...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.ocregister.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/OCR-L-FOURTH26-HB-0705-JA-14-1.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>California State Assemblyman Tri Ta waves an American flag as he rides in a convertible along Main Street in Huntington Beach during the city\u2019s 122nd 4th of July Parade on Saturday, July 4, 2026. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Orange County Register\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Sergio Prado of Temecula pushes his dogs, Homer and Dexter,...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.ocregister.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/OCR-L-FOURTH26-HB-0705-JA-13.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Sergio Prado of Temecula pushes his dogs, Homer and Dexter, in a wagon disguised as a miniature Volkswagen van before the start of the annual Huntington Beach 4th of July Parade in Huntington Beach on Saturday, July 4, 2026. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Orange County Register\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"A unicycle performer from Ringling Bros. And Barnum and Bailey...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.ocregister.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/OCR-L-FOURTH26-HB-0705-JA-10.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>A unicycle performer from Ringling Bros. And Barnum and Bailey Circus Hype Crew gives high fives to the crowd while participating in the annual Huntington Beach 4th of July Parade on Saturday, July 4, 2026. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Orange County Register\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Kids wave to parade participants during the annual Huntington Beach...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.ocregister.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/OCR-L-FOURTH26-HB-0705-JA-16.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Kids wave to parade participants during the annual Huntington Beach 4th of July Parade on Main Street in Huntington Beach on Saturday, July 4, 2026. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Orange County Register\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Members from Huntington Beach\u00e2\u0080\u0099s Boy Scouts of America Troop 1...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.ocregister.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/OCR-L-FOURTH26-HB-0705-JA-05.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Members from Huntington Beach\u2019s Boy Scouts of America Troop 1 carry a giant American flag along Main Street as they participate in the 122nd Huntington Beach 4th of July Parade in Huntington Beach on Saturday, July 4, 2026. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Orange County Register\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Members of a Vaquero equestrian group participate in the annual...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.ocregister.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/OCR-L-FOURTH26-HB-0705-JA-06.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Members of a Vaquero equestrian group participate in the annual Huntington Beach 4th of July Parade on Saturday, July 4, 2026. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Orange County Register\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Local residents hold up scores for passing parade participants as...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.ocregister.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/OCR-L-FOURTH26-HB-0705-JA-04.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Local residents hold up scores for passing parade participants as they watch the 122nd annual Huntington Beach 4th of July Parade as it passes through their neighborhood on Saturday, July 4, 2026. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Orange County Register\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Members of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.ocregister.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/OCR-L-FOURTH26-HB-0705-JA-07.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Members of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Sons of the American Revolution walk along the parade route in period clothing during the annual 4th of July Parade in Huntington Beach on Saturday, July 4, 2026. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Orange County Register\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Miriam Apadir, 2, of Westminster holds an American flag as...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.ocregister.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/OCR-L-FOURTH26-HB-0705-JA-08.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Miriam Apadir, 2, of Westminster holds an American flag as she watches parade participants go by during the 122nd annual Huntington Beach 4th of July Parade on Saturday, July 4, 2026. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Orange County Register\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Thousands line the street and sidewalks on Main Street in...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.ocregister.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/OCR-L-FOURTH26-HB-0705-JA-09.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Thousands line the street and sidewalks on Main Street in Downton Huntington Beach during the city\u2019s 122nd annual 4th of July Parade on Saturday, July 4, 2026. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Orange County Register\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Members of the Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 1024, ride...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.ocregister.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/OCR-L-FOURTH26-HB-0705-JA-03.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Members of the Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 1024, ride along Main Street in Huntington Beach with a UH-1 \u201cHuey\u201d helicopter on the back of a truck as they participate in the 122nd annual Huntington Beach 4th of July Parade on Saturday, July 4, 2026. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Orange County Register\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Planes fly in formation over the 122nd Huntington Beach 4th...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.ocregister.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/OCR-L-FOURTH26-HB-0705-JA-02.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Planes fly in formation over the 122nd Huntington Beach 4th of July Parade in Huntington Beach on Saturday, July 4, 2026. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Orange County Register\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Jo O\u00e2\u0080\u0099Brian, a member of the Llama Association of Southern...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.ocregister.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/OCR-L-FOURTH26-HB-0705-JA-01.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Jo O\u2019Brian, a member of the Llama Association of Southern California, walks with her llama, Cash, as they participate in the 122nd annual Huntington Beach 4th of July Parade on Saturday, July 4, 2026. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Orange County Register\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p>Show Caption<\/p>\n<p>1 of 27<\/p>\n<p>Secky Muya, a performer with Ringling Bros. And Barnum and Bailey Circus Hype Crew, does a flip while performing in the annual Huntington Beach 4th of July Parade on Saturday, July 4, 2026. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Orange County Register\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#\" class=\"icon-enlarge mng-gallery-fullscreen-expand\" aria-label=\"Expand fullscreen slideshow\">Expand<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The always popular Brea Country Fair started the Independence Day celebrations off early Saturday morning at City Hall Park and featured its own parade of kids decked out in red, white and blue and riding equally patriotic festooned wagons, bikes and more. There were also patriotic pooch and baby contests, swimming at the Brea Plunge, entertainment and more.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Sol Tovar,3, shakes hands with Captain America and Wonder Woman...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.ocregister.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/OCR-L-FOURTH26-BR-0705-06.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Sol Tovar,3, shakes hands with Captain America and Wonder Woman as Fourth of July revelers gathered at City Hall Park in Brea on July 4, 2026 in Brea CA. (Photo by John McCoy, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Participants in the kiddie parade pose for a photo as...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.ocregister.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/OCR-L-FOURTH26-BR-0705-04.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Participants in the kiddie parade pose for a photo as Fourth of July revelers gathered at City Hall Park in Brea on July 4, 2026 in Brea CA. (Photo by John McCoy, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Gloria Watt and her Pomeranian, Chiquita participate in most patriotic...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.ocregister.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/OCR-L-FOURTH26-BR-0705-12.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Gloria Watt and her Pomeranian, Chiquita participate in most patriotic dog contest as Fourth of July revelers gathered at City Hall Park in Brea on July 4, 2026 in Brea CA. (Photo by John McCoy, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"An English Bull dog participates in a patriotic parade as...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.ocregister.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/OCR-L-FOURTH26-BR-0705-11.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>An English Bull dog participates in a patriotic parade as Fourth of July revelers gathered at City Hall Park in Brea on July 4, 2026 in Brea CA. (Photo by John McCoy, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Savannah Aronsen works on a project while Yvette Barajas helps...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.ocregister.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/OCR-L-FOURTH26-BR-0705-05.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Savannah Aronsen works on a project while Yvette Barajas helps her daughter Emma Barajas on a Home Depot project. Fourth of July revelers gathered at City Hall Park in Brea on July 4, 2026 in Brea CA. (Photo by John McCoy, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Charm Gough and her dog Gracie participate in the most...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.ocregister.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/OCR-L-FOURTH26-BR-0705-09.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Charm Gough and her dog Gracie participate in the most patriotic dog contest as Fourth of July revelers gathered at City Hall Park in Brea on July 4, 2026 in Brea CA. (Photo by John McCoy, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Stacy Grey helps her grand daughter Adalynn Grey, 3, as...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.ocregister.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/OCR-L-FOURTH26-BR-0705-07.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Stacy Grey helps her grand daughter Adalynn Grey, 3, as she rides in the kids parade. Fourth of July revelers gathered at City Hall Park in Brea on July 4, 2026 in Brea CA. (Photo by John McCoy, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Hailey Villa gets a kiss from her dog Modelo, as...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.ocregister.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/OCR-L-FOURTH26-BR-0705-08.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Hailey Villa gets a kiss from her dog Modelo, as Fourth of July revelers gathered at City Hall Park in Brea on July 4, 2026 in Brea CA. (Photo by John McCoy, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"A 1915 Saxon is festooned with flags. Fourth of July...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.ocregister.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/OCR-L-FOURTH26-BR-0705-01.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>A 1915 Saxon is festooned with flags. Fourth of July revelers gathered at City Hall Park in Brea on July 4, 2026 in Brea CA. (Photo by John McCoy, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Golden Doodles participate in most patriotic dog contest as Fourth...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.ocregister.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/OCR-L-FOURTH26-BR-0705-10.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Golden Doodles participate in most patriotic dog contest as Fourth of July revelers gathered at City Hall Park in Brea on July 4, 2026 in Brea CA. (Photo by John McCoy, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Fourth of July revelers gathered at City Hall Park in...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.ocregister.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/OCR-L-FOURTH26-BR-0705-03.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Fourth of July revelers gathered at City Hall Park in Brea on July 4, 2026 in Brea CA. (Photo by John McCoy, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Roger Whalen ,left, and Steve Crawford look at a Saxon...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.ocregister.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/OCR-L-FOURTH26-BR-0705-02.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Roger Whalen ,left, and Steve Crawford look at a Saxon 1915 Model B Roadster as Fourth of July revelers gathered at City Hall Park in Brea on July 4, 2026 in Brea CA. (Photo by John McCoy, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n<p>Show Caption<\/p>\n<p>1 of 12<\/p>\n<p>Sol Tovar,3, shakes hands with Captain America and Wonder Woman as Fourth of July revelers gathered at City Hall Park in Brea on July 4, 2026 in Brea CA. (Photo by John McCoy, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#\" class=\"icon-enlarge mng-gallery-fullscreen-expand\" aria-label=\"Expand fullscreen slideshow\">Expand<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Not to be outdone, residents of Laguna Woods Village decorated their golf carts with American flags and bunting, parading around the older adult community on Saturday.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Waving a flag from a golf cart as they ride...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.ocregister.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/LWG-L-JULY4PARADE-0709_15.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Waving a flag from a golf cart as they ride down Calle Aragon road during the 2026 Fourth of July golf cart parade in Laguna Woods. (Photo by Steven Georges, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Decorated golf carts ride down Calle Aragon road during the...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.ocregister.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/LWG-L-JULY4PARADE-0709_16.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Decorated golf carts ride down Calle Aragon road during the 2026 Fourth of July golf cart parade in Laguna Woods. (Photo by Steven Georges, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Decorated golf carts ride down Calle Aragon road during the...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.ocregister.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/LWG-L-JULY4PARADE-0709_14.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Decorated golf carts ride down Calle Aragon road during the 2026 Fourth of July golf cart parade in Laguna Woods. (Photo by Steven Georges, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Decorated golf carts ride down Calle Aragon road during the...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.ocregister.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/LWG-L-JULY4PARADE-0709_13.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Decorated golf carts ride down Calle Aragon road during the 2026 Fourth of July golf cart parade in Laguna Woods. (Photo by Steven Georges, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"A crowd of people gather at Clubhouse 2 in Laguna...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.ocregister.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/LWG-L-JULY4PARADE-0709_12.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>A crowd of people gather at Clubhouse 2 in Laguna Beach after the conclusion of the golf cart parade for the 2026 Fourth of July celebration.<br \/>\n(Photo by Steven Georges, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Decorated golf carts park along Clubhouse 2 as they gather...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.ocregister.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/LWG-L-JULY4PARADE-0709_11.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Decorated golf carts park along Clubhouse 2 as they gather at the end of their parade for the 2026 Fourth of July celebration in Laguna Woods. (Photo by Steven Georges, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Decorated golf carts ride down Calle Aragon road during the...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.ocregister.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/LWG-L-JULY4PARADE-0709_10.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Decorated golf carts ride down Calle Aragon road during the 2026 Fourth of July golf cart parade in Laguna Woods. (Photo by Steven Georges, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Don McKay, left, and his wife, Laura McKay, ride their...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.ocregister.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/LWG-L-JULY4PARADE-0709_08.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Don McKay, left, and his wife, Laura McKay, ride their golf cart down Calle Aragon road during the 2026 Fourth of July golf cart parade in Laguna Woods. (Photo by Steven Georges, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"A golf cart from the Laguna Woods Electric Car Club...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.ocregister.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/LWG-L-JULY4PARADE-0709_07.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>A golf cart from the Laguna Woods Electric Car Club rides down Calle Aragon road during the  2026 Fourth of July golf cart parade in Laguna Woods. (Photo by Steven Georges, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Decorated golf carts ride down Calle Aragon road during the...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.ocregister.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/LWG-L-JULY4PARADE-0709_09.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Decorated golf carts ride down Calle Aragon road during the 2026 Fourth of July golf cart parade in Laguna Woods. (Photo by Steven Georges, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Amy Givan, left, rides with her mother, Priscilla Givan, down...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.ocregister.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/LWG-L-JULY4PARADE-0709_06.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Amy Givan, left, rides with her mother, Priscilla Givan, down Calle Aragon road during the 2026 Fourth of July golf cart parade in Laguna Woods. (Photo by Steven Georges, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Karen Sinderman holds Terri, her 2-year-old Lucas Terrier as she...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.ocregister.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/LWG-L-JULY4PARADE-0709_05.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Karen Sinderman holds Terri, her 2-year-old Lucas Terrier as she and Ed Sinderman, behind her, wait for the start of the 2026 Fourth of July golf cart parade in Laguna Woods. (Photo by Steven Georges, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Esther Borgess, left, and Shane Borgess with their dog, Soda...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.ocregister.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/LWG-L-JULY4PARADE-0709_04.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Esther Borgess, left, and Shane Borgess with their dog, Soda Pop, a  2-year-old Labradoodle, wait in line for the start of the 2026 Fourth of July golf cart parade in Laguna Woods. (Photo by Steven Georges, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Pam Dodd-Millett is all dressed up, with her friend Carol...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.ocregister.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/LWG-L-JULY4PARADE-0709_02.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Pam Dodd-Millett is all dressed up, with her friend Carol Croskery behind her, as they get ready for the 2026 Fourth of July golf cart parade in Laguna Woods. (Photo by Steven Georges, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Priscilla Givan, left, stands with her daughter, Amy Givan, as...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.ocregister.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/LWG-L-JULY4PARADE-0709_03.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Priscilla Givan, left, stands with her daughter, Amy Givan, as they get ready for the 2026 Fourth of July golf cart parade in Laguna Woods. (Photo by Steven Georges, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Charllett Hewitt, 7, left, Connor Hewitt, 9, and Prudence, Rollins,...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.ocregister.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/LWG-L-JULY4PARADE-0709_01.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Charllett Hewitt, 7, left, Connor Hewitt, 9, and Prudence, Rollins, 5, get ready to ride the back of a golf cart for the 2026 Fourth of July golf cart parade in Laguna Woods. (Photo by Steven Georges, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n<p>Show Caption<\/p>\n<p>1 of 16<\/p>\n<p>Waving a flag from a golf cart as they ride down Calle Aragon road during the 2026 Fourth of July golf cart parade in Laguna Woods. 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