For some, it’s the bright fireworks in the dark sky after nightfall that mark the holiday. But, for the early revelers, it’s the morning and afternoon festivities that got their Fourth of July celebration underway.
Throughout Orange County, Independence Day parades and community gatherings are showcasing countless American flags waving, plenty of red, white and blue decore splashed throughout, and patriotic remembrances to mark the Fourth of July holiday.
In Huntington Beach, some parade-goers staked out their prime spots before dawn today to watch the famed march down Main Street, this year celebrating 121 years. The event is dubbed the biggest Fourth of July parade west of the Mississippi River.
Classic cars cruised down the drag, Huntington Beach High students marched, and patriotic floats made their way along the 2.5-mile route.
This year’s 2025 Community Grand Marshal was Mike Ali, a Vietnam veteran and owner of Zack’s by the Beach. The teen Grand Marshal is Bailey Turner, a 16-year-old rising surf star who has earned several prestigious titles, including U18 National USA Champion, Women’s NSSA National Champion, U16 Regional Champion, and Ripcurl Gromsearch Champion.
Kiddie Parade participants gather with super heroes during Brea’s 45th Annual Country Fair on the 4th of July at City Hall Park, Friday, July 4, 2025. (Photo by Steven Georges, Contributing Photographer) Patriotic Pooch Parade participants gather for a group photo during Brea’s 45th Annual Country Fair Friday, July 4, 2025 at City Hall Park in Brea. (Photo by Steven Georges, Contributing Photographer) Sergio Ferrino, one of the judges of he Brea Museum Car Show, checks out a 1967 Plymouth Barracuda, Friday, July 4, 2025, during Brea’s 45th Annual Country Fair at City Hall Park. (Photo by Steven Georges, Contributing Photographer) A collection of awards to be given out made of car parts for the Brea Museum Car Show, Friday, July 4, 2025, part of Brea’s 45th Annual Country Fair at City Hall Park. (Photo by Steven Georges, Contributing Photographer) Quinton Lyons, 2, gets some hight on his swing at City Hall Park during Brea’s 45th Annual Country Fair on the 4th of July, 2025. (Photo by Steven Georges, Contributing Photographer) Walnut Ave. and Date St. showing the Brea Museum Car Show and Brea’s 45th Annual Country Fair at City Hall Park, Friday, July 4, 2025. (Photo by Steven Georges, Contributing Photographer) Tess Steele of Fullerton takes her 4-yer-old son Beau Steel for a walk through the vintage cars on display at the Brea Museum Car Show, Friday, July 4, 2025, part of Brea’s 45th Annual Country Fair at City Hall Park. (Photo by Steven Georges, Contributing Photographer) Rory Parks shows off his dog, Bone, a Cane Corso, during Brea’s 45th Annual Country Fair Friday, July 4, 2025 at City Hall Park in Brea. (Photo by Steven Georges, Contributing Photographer) People walk down Walnut Ave. during the Brea Museum Car Show, part of Brea’s 45th Annual Country Fair at City Hall Park, Friday, July 4, 2025. (Photo by Steven Georges, Contributing Photographer) Wendy Villicano dances with her Cockapoodle, Savanna, during the Patriotic Pooch Parade, part of Brea’s 45th Annual Country Fair Friday, July 4, 2025 at City Hall Park in Brea. (Photo by Steven Georges, Contributing Photographer) Sophie (a Sheltie) walks with her glasses during the Patriotic Pooch Parade, part of Brea’s 45th Annual Country Fair Friday, July 4, 2025 at City Hall Park in Brea. (Photo by Steven Georges, Contributing Photographer) Two-year-old Enzo Han of Brea checks out a Tesla Cybertruck with a mirror finish, at the Brea Museum Car Show, Friday, July 4, 2025, part of Brea’s 45th Annual Country Fair at City Hall Park. (Photo by Steven Georges, Contributing Photographer) Boston, a Yorkshire Terrier, rides his tricycle with his owner, India Jones, during the Patriotic Pooch Parade, during Brea’s 45th Annual Country Fair Friday, July 4, 2025 at City Hall Park in Brea. (Photo by Steven Georges, Contributing Photographer) Nine-month-old Jack Surdam checks out his Most Patriotic Baby trophy, first place, 7 to 12 months, as he is held by his mother, Alex and father, Joe, during Brea’s 45th Annual Country Fair Friday, July 4, 2025 at City Hall Park in Brea. (Photo by Steven Georges, Contributing Photographer) Show Caption1 of 14Kiddie Parade participants gather with super heroes during Brea’s 45th Annual Country Fair on the 4th of July at City Hall Park, Friday, July 4, 2025. (Photo by Steven Georges, Contributing Photographer) ExpandFurther inland, Brea’s annual Country Fair drew crowds for a day full of patriotic festivities.
Today featured everything from a pancake breakfast, live entertainment, kiddie parade, dog parade, classic car show, food, games, exhibits, and handmade gifts. The most patriotic baby was declared and other contests hosted.
The celebration that filled City Hall Park marked the 45th year Brea has held its famed county fair.
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