Half Moon Bay Ol' Fashioned 4th of July Parade, Block Party & Festival

Let the good times roll! This year marking it's 53rd rendition, Half Moon Bay's beloved Ol' Fashioned 4th of July Parade along with a Pancake Breakfast, Block Party & Festival takes over Main Street, transforming the charming downtown into a festive Red, White and Blue celebration.

Schedule of Evetns

12 noon: Ol' Fashioned 4th of July Parade at Main Street, Half Moon Bay

A time-honored, home-spun tradition, the parade celebrates Independence Day in small town America with an entertaining array of whimsical floats, marching bands, horses, community service groups, classically cool cars, decorated trikes and bikes, parading pooches, youth sports teams, dance and theatre troupes, photos and fun with the delightfully rotund, playful and mischievious Pumpkin Festival mascot “Gourdy”, a Color Guard by the American Legion, and local dignitaries and celebrities slowly winding their way through the crowded downtown along Main Street between Filbert and Mill Streets.

Honoring Half Moon Bay's western heritage and always a parade highlight, there will be a large number of equine entries with prizes awarded in several categories. Half Moon Bay's famous, 40-member strong “Sitting Marching Band” will be in their usual perch at Main and Kelly playing an array of patriotic ballads during the parade.

The parade starts at 12pm, transforming the charming downtown along Main Street into a pulsating Coastsider take on a mini-Mardi Gras style celebration.

8:00am - 11:30am: 4th of July Pancake Breakfast at Portuguese Culture Center

Hosted by the Half Moon Bay Lions Club

As part of the festivities, the Half Moon Bay Lions Club will be hosting its annual 4th of July Pancake Breakfast.

Enjoy a 4th of July pancake breakfast tradition from 8am to 11:30am in the parking lot behind the Portuguese Culture Center located at 724 Kelly Avenue in downtown Half Moon Bay. Suggested $12 donation per plate. Purchase your breakfast tickets in advance.

The Pancake Breakfast plate, cooked on site and served by Lions Club members and volunteers, includes:
- Pancakes
- Sausage
- Orange Juice

Your kind donation helps support the Half Moon Bay Lions Club fund scholarships for Half Moon Bay High School students, eyeglasses for individuals in need, and Senior Coastsiders.

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10:00am - 4:00pm: I.D.E.S. 4th of July Festival

Hosted by the Half Moon Bay I.D.E.S. Society

Join the I.D.E.S. Half Moon Bay for our 4th of July Festival.

The festival will feature:
Live Music
Festive Food including "Chamarita" Beef & Linguisa Sandwiches & Hot Dogs
Frosty Treats including Root Beer Floats
Beverages including Beer, Wine & Soft Drinks
20+ Local Artisans displaying their wares
Axe Throwing game
Kids Corner with activities including a dime toss game
Jump Houses
Face Painting & Henna Tattoos
Tons of Fun for the Family!
Come join the fun!

Date: July 4, 2024

Location: Various Venues in Half Moon Bay, CA.

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