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Deadline Extended To Apply For the Oceanside Independence Parade

Groups have until June 5 to apply to be in the 27th Annual Oceanside Independence Parade scheduled for June 24.

The 27th Annual Oceanside Independence Parade is Saturday, June 24, 2023
The 27th Annual Oceanside Independence Parade is Saturday, June 24, 2023 (Lisa Frost/Patch)

OCEANSIDE, CA - The 27th Annual Oceanside Independence Parade will take place on Saturday, June 24. If your group would like to participate in the parade you only have a few days to apply as the deadline is Monday.

The applications are open to any group including:

  • Community Groups
  • Churches
  • Scout Groups
  • Businesses
  • Car and Motorcycle Clubs
  • Beauty Queens
  • Marching Bands
  • Twirlers
  • Military Groups
  • School Groups
  • Military Groups
  • Clubs

For more information or to submit an application, visit: Be In The Parade

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Why is the parade on June 24 instead of the 4th of July? According to MainStreet Oceanside, there are multiple reasons including the availability of the 1st Marine Division Band. As this year's theme is "Hometown Heroes" the participation of the Marines is a must. View more reasons

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