I went to the annual Huntington Beach parade for the first time in 10 years

If you don't watch the T.V. sitcom "The Middle" you won't recognize this little cutie. He plays a character named Brick on the show and he is freakin' hilarious! His real name is Atticus Schaffer and if you don't follow the show at least give it a try. You will howl! Atticus was the teen grand marshall for the parade this year.Could we just do without the holy rollers?
A big thanks and lots of clapping for our military heroes!
Huntington's finest led the parade.
This guy just looked so happy (but don't you think he's a little old to be wearing a boy scout uniform?Huntington Beach Fire.
Sparky
The HB police chopper did a fly over at the beginning of the parade.
This drum corps was hot,hot,hot!
This was just so wrong on so many levels. I couldn't get a shot of these guys and gals from the front so I got the best rear shot I could. The costumes were one piece blue and gold velour.
I loved this mini jet. Wouldn't you love to drive to around in one of those?
No parade is complete without the clowns....
Jesse Sapolu was the sports grand marshall for the parade.
McGruff the crime dog was on the case.
These beautiful and courageous women were a bright spot in the parade. To all of you who have,are(or will) battle breast (or any other kind of)cancer I salute you!
This entry was the avatar float and what you are seeing is a young lady on a bar doing gymnastics. She is in an avatar costume and yes those are her feet at the top of the picture.
And here is another avatar cutie.
I couldn't resist taking a picture of father and son in their fur antler hats.
All in all it was a grand way to spend the 4th of July morning.

The 4th of July....The Lemmings Are Here....

There isn't a parking space in sight on the 4th of July.And it stays this way all the way into the next day. People come into Huntington for the annual 4th of July parade and usually stay at the beach all day and into the night for the fireworks down at the pier. It's the one day of the year that HB is actually invaded.

July 3rd...The Calm Before The Storm

This is what our street usually looks like on a Saturday afternoon.Very few cars in sight and a very quiet day.

4 Generations

When we stopped at Pasolivos I took this shot of Miss Quinn in the yellow dress, her Mom, Jalene, in the blue sleeveless top, Milly (grandma) Janet in the blue tee shirt, and (great grandma) Noni in the yellow vest.
What a lovely crew!

Happy Father's Day to All You Dads!

So while I was on my walkabout yesterday I was lucky enought to get a few shots of the dolphins playing in the same waves that the surfers on the north end of the pier were trying to catch. I don't care what anyone says dolphins are just too cool!LANDSHARK!!!!
This thing probably scared and scarred a few kids.

Surf City U.S.A.

Today I got a little bored and decided to take a walk down to the beach. I saw this banner and it spoke to me.....Wine a Bit - You'll feel better.
Here we are in Surf City people....Banners here, banners there, banners banners everywhere!
On Main Street looking down to the end of the pier. This weekend Main Street is closed off to traffic. It's a beautiful thing. Look at the sea of people....The building on the end of the pier with the red roof is Ruby's Diner.
Sky Garbage
And yes folks this weekend surf city wouldn't be complete without a surfing contest on the south side of the pier.
And one of my favorite teams...the BOB team...
Here's the new Kite Connection. Must be where the sky garbage came from.
Polly Parrot has the right idea.
Is anyone sensing a theme here?

Oh, and By the Way...

I didn't mention in my previous post that Limo Man actually bought the birthday set for me and he just happens to LOVE IT!!!!!
Thanks Limo Man, you are the BEST husband EVER!!!
L.W.