9th Annual Fourth of July Parade on Main Street in Santa Monica

Produced by the Ocean Park Association, the annual 4th of July parade begins at Main Street and Pico and moves south on Main to Marine, then heads west to the beach parking lot. From bands to cyclists, vintage cars and families strolling, this annual event draws thousands of viewers who are attired in red, white and blue along with the parade participants. “Inspirational Heroes,” this year’s parade theme will feature grand marshal, Will Montgomery, former Special Olympics athlete and Special Olympics Global Ambassador, and a resident of Santa Monica.