La Jolla’s Bird Rock neighborhood is set to throw its annual Independence Day parade.Buddy and Barbara Murfey, whose sons Russ and Scott have been intricately involved over the years, first organized the parade in 1980. The parade starts at 10 a.m. on the corner of Beaumont Avenue and Camino de la Costa, and marches north for two long blocks before terminating in the parking lot of La Jolla Methodist Church.The parade features children in patriotic garb walking, riding trikes, bikes, scooters, and patriotic-themed floats down the parade route.Following the parade, there will be a July 4th celebration and party behind the La Jolla Methodist Church with food, carnival games and fun activities for the whole family.The neighborhood parade is planned by the Bird Rock Parade Committee. Residents are also encouraged every year to decorate their homes in patriotic colors.Sarah Eve Austin, who co-chairs the parade alongside Jason Hill, said the annual celebration is a “true community event,” adding that planning for it each year “not only keeps this tradition going but spreads it throughout the whole community.”Eve Austin pointed out this year’s parade theme is dedicated to our nation’s 250th anniversary and will pay homage to American landmarks and its pastimes like “the Statue of Liberty and baseball.” “You might see a ‘50s diner come your way or Captain America,” among float entries. Those entries, she noted, will all be non-motorized. “All floats are pushed or pulled by bikes,” she said, adding floats may feature any type of American icons such as soldiers, forests, hot dogs – whatever America means to you.”The variety of floats triggers a fond memory for Joe Parker, the new president of Bird Rock Community Council. “I can remember my very-pregnant wife, Felicia, behind the floats directing them,” he said, adding the event is more than a community happening: it’s personal.“It’s a family as well as a Bird Rock tradition,” said Parker, noting it’s also become a generational activity. “We’re getting young people in their 20s now asking how they can contribute,” he said. “You’re seeing this resurgence of youth and families coming out.”Of the community impact of the Beaumont Parade, Parker reflected that “people seem to flock together more than in other neighborhoods – it’s part of the community’s legacy. It’s a parade of toddlers and kids, parents and retired people here. You just see a closeness – and a commitment to the community. It’s just miles of smiles.”Eve Austin noted there are numerous awards given out to parade standouts, like the best float and the Murphy Cup Award, honoring the best community spirit. “We’re also having a best-decorated house award this year for houses along the parade route,” she said.“I’m honored to have a second year as grand marshal with our theme honoring America’s 250th birthday,” said Eve Austin. “We’re a mom-and-pop-sized parade, but we do ask for donations to support keeping it free.”
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