St. Patrick's Day Parade Set for Saturday

For 18 years, Hermosa Beach has held a St. Patrick's Day parade and on Saturday, the 19th annual incarnation will take place.

Bagpipers, floats, band, classic cars, government officials, four-legged friends and all things wacky will traverse the parade route downtown.

The parade begins at 11 a.m. near City Hall at 1315 Valley Drive, then turns left onto Pier Avenue where it gives folks a chance to enjoy the fun, and then ends at Hermosa Avenue and 8th Street.

Sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau, the parade this year includes nearly 100 local businesses, civic organizations and school marching bands who will take part in the seven-block parade down the beautifully restored Pier Avenue, said Matt Bennett, chamber spokesperson. 

Participants and spectators are asked not to throw anything to prevent harm from happening. As much fun as it might seem to be, throwing items can bring people into harm's way as the parade moves forward.

Do stay to enjoy all downtown Hermosa Beach has to offer, said Bennett.