Huntington Beach celebrates Fourth of July with annual parade

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Saturday, July 5, 2025
Huntington Beach celebrates Fourth of July with annual parade
One of the nation's largest Independence Day celebrations made its way through the streets of Huntington Beach on Friday.

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. (KABC) -- One of the nation's largest Independence Day celebrations made its way through the streets of Huntington Beach on Friday.

The annual 4th of July Parade is now in its 121st year - the country's largest Independence Day celebration west of the Mississippi. ABC7 was proud to broadcast the event live from Surf City, U.S.A.

More than 100 groups were featured. Marching bands, colorful floats and military tributes made their way down Main Street in downtown Huntington Beach as thousands of attendees watched and waved.

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After the parade, catch the annual Independence Day Festival at the Huntington Beach Pier Plaza, 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. The ABC7 Street Team will be on hand with ABC7 swag and our free photo booth.

The day culminates with a spectacular fireworks show over the pier at 9 p.m.

Watch live parade coverage hosted by David Ono and Michelle Fisher on Friday, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on ABC7, and wherever you stream ABC7 Los Angeles.

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