Parade theme draws 30,000 to Ocean Avenue for parade, patriotism, and pier fireworks
With a theme of “Beach Cowboys,” the Annual Cayucos Lions Club’s Independence Day Parade had an estimated 30,000 people of all ages lining Ocean Avenue for the annual Doo-Dah parade and celebration. An impressive 49 entries took part in the parade representing local service clubs, Cayucos School, youth programs, nonprofits, businesses, and families. Bedazzled in red, white and blue, folks danced, skated, played rock ‘n’ roll, and even played a little tennis in the street while tossing candies to the scores of children (and a few sweet-toothed adults, too) in the crowd. The parade’s large turnout is expected to pale in comparison to what they anticipate next year, when the whole nation celebrates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
The parade was followed by a spectacular fireworks show shot off the pier with thousands of people watching on the beach below.
Photos by Neil Farrell
