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Hundreds Participate in Annual Main Street 4th of July Parade in Santa Monica

Participants in the Independence Day parade on Main Street in Santa Monica. July 4th, 2024

Hundreds of people participated in the 4th of July parade on Main Street this morning.

All kinds of groups were represented in the event, which was sponsored by the Ocean Park Community Organization. Former mayor Judy Abdo was the grand Marshall.

There were floats by Santa Monica College, SMC Emeritus college, Lighthouse church, as well as a Brazilian drumming group from Bahia. The Santa Monica Police Department's equestrian unit rode their horses in the parade.

Sen. Ben Allen walked in the parade as his staff rode a car.

The sky was overcast, though the clouds did burn off later.

SMPD equestrian Patrol participates in the Independence Day parade on Main Street in Santa Monica. July 4th, 2024

Young women participate in the Independence Day parade on Main Street in Santa Monica. July 4th, 2024

State Sen. Ben Allen and staff participate in the Independence Day parade on Main Street in Santa Monica. July 4th, 2024

Doodycalls.com float in the Independence Day parade on Main Street in Santa Monica. July 4th, 2024

Young girl participates in the Independence Day parade on Main Street in Santa Monica. July 4th, 2024

Brasil Made in Bahia participate in the Independence Day parade on Main Street in Santa Monica. July 4th, 2024

Participants in the Independence Day parade on Main Street in Santa Monica. July 4th, 2024

"Event organizers tried to keep out anti-vaxxers, people who had been against mandatory vaccinations," one spectator told me.

State Sen. Ben Allen participates in the Independence Day parade on Main Street in Santa Monica. July 4th, 2024

 

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