Huntington Beach Parade

The 2024 Huntington Beach Parade

The 2024 Huntington Beach Parade takes place on Thursday, July 4th, and is the 120th Annual Huntington Beach Fourth of July Parade.  The Huntington Beach Parade begins at 10 am and lasts about two hours. 

The public is welcome to come and view the parade in Huntington Beach, or watch the 4th of July Parade live on television via your local KABC–TV station (Channel 7 in Los Angeles).

The Huntington Beach Parade route begins at Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) and 9th Street.  The parade will travel south on PCH, turn left on Main Street and continue up Main Street ending past Yorktown (parade route).

There is no cost to attend the 2024 Huntington Beach Fourth of July Parade but prime viewing spots will be filled early.  Some of the more popular spots include the stretch of PCH between 8th Street and Main Street, the commercial area on Main Street near PCH, the area around Lake Park on Main Street, and the area next to the Huntington Beach Civic Center and HB High School. The City also offers paid bleacher seating at PCH and Main Street near the beginning of the parade route.

Lake Park also has bleacher seats available to the public.  The cost of the bleacher seats is reasonable and the proceeds benefit local charity.  The other advantage of Lake Park is that this is the location of the Huntington Beach Kiwanis Club pancake breakfast beginning at 7 am.

See our FAQ about the Huntington Beach Parade for details about times, locations, parking, street closures, VIP tickets, and more.

Other activities the day of July 4 include:

– the Huntington Beach Surf City 5K Run from 7 am to 10 am at Worthy Park located at Main Street and 17th Street;

– the Huntington Beach Kiwanis Club pancake breakfast at Lake Park beginning at 7 am; and

– the Huntington Beach Fireworks Show at 9 pm on the Huntington Beach Pier (reserved seating).

On July 5, 2024 from 5 pm to 9 pm there will be a Main Street Block Party. The Ramsey Brothers and Redneck Rodeo will be performing on stage and local bars and restaurants will be open.

Tips for Attending the 2024 Huntington Beach Fourth of July Parade:

– Arrive very early.  The crowds will be large, parking will be difficult, and you will need time to walk to the parade route and find a spot for viewing.

– Bring quarters in case you need to feed a parking meter, and cash for parking lots.

– Bring sunscreen and water.

– Review the street closures and parking maps in our FAQ about the Huntington Beach Parade.  The street closures will make driving aggravating if you have not planned your route.

– Be respectful of fellow visitors and homeowners along the parade route.  Huntington Beach is a family community and there will be a heavy police presence to assure public safety.