1. 107th
Annual Fourth of July Celebration
Huntington Beach, California
Celebrating
Freedom
Official Souvenir
Program
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July 2
10:00 AM–9:00 PM Pier Plaza Festival, Huntington Beach Pier. Entertainment:
4:00 PM–5:00 PM Huntington Beach Dance
6:00 PM–7:00 PM TUPUA Productions
8:00 PM–9:00 PM Adam Ho
July 3
10:00 AM–9:00 PM Pier Plaza Festival, Huntington Beach Pier Entertainment
1:30 PM–4:00 PM RockStars, Students Performing Hits from 1975-1979
5:00 PM–7:00 PM RockStars, Staff Performs the Great Dance Hits of the ‘70s and ‘80s
7:30 PM–9:00 PM RockStars, Adult Students Performing Hits from 1975-1979
July 4
6:00 AM Pancake Breakfast in Lake Park, Sponsored by Kiwanis of Huntington Beach. Located at
Lake Park on Main Street between 11th
& 12th
Streets.
7:00 AM–Noon Surf City 5K Run & Fitness Expo, Worthy Park: 17th
& Main Street
10:00 AM–Noon 107th
Annual 4th
of July Parade begins at Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) and 8th
Street, then heads
south on PCH to Main Street, and then continues up Main Street, ending past Yorktown.
10:00 AM–9:00 PM Pier Plaza Festival, Live Entertainment & Expo. Look for K-EARTH 101 along with your favorite
vendors and activities, at this year’s Pier Plaze Festival! In addition, Main Street will be closed from
1:00 PM–7:00 PM for more family activities. Entertainment:
1:00 PM–2:30 PM Surf City Trivia, Hosted by Matt Liffreing on the K-EARTH 101 Stage
3:00 PM–4:30 PM Adam Ho
5:00 PM–6:00 PM Amy Scruggs
7:00 PM–9:00 PM Soul Shadows
9:00 PM Fireworks Show, HB Pier, Main & PCH. Please note: the pier will only be accessible to
VIP Seating ticket holders after 7:00 PM.
Celebration
Events
table of
contents
Fourth of July Celebration Directors & Board Members ......2
Celebrating Freedom on July 4th
............................................3
A Fourth of July Welcome From Mayor Joe Carchio ............4
Councilmembers & Elected Officials ...................................4
Fireworks Over the Ocean ....................................................5
Jim Engle, Bill Gallienne Award Winner...............................6
Happy 4th
of July to Everyone!...............................................9
Celebrity Grand Marshal, Danny Trejo.................................10
Surf City Grand Marshal, Dick Dale.....................................11
Sports Grand Marshal, Rex Hudler.......................................12
Teen Grand Marshal, Garrett Ryan.......................................12
Military Grand Marshal, Colonel Terry Knight.....................13
Community Grand Marshal, Natalie Kotsch.........................14
Celebrity Guest, Amy Grabow..............................................15
Military Guest, Brigadier General Keith Jones.......................15
Celebrity Guest, Amy Scruggs...............................................16
Celebrity Guest K-EARTH 101 FM’s Gary Bryan................16
Celebrity Guest, Darrell Sheets..............................................16
Military Grand Marshal, Captain Roger Laferriere................17
Miss Huntington Beach & Her Court...................................20
107th
Annual 4th
of July Parade / Celebrating Freedom..........22
2011 Surf City Run...............................................................24
Community Support.............................................................30
The Thundering Third...........................................................32
Logo Designers......................................................................35
Best Buddies Blues Band.......................................................36
CoverPhotoofNavySailorsCourtesyofNatalieCalderwood
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More than 107 years ago, the people of Huntington Beach
started a tradition of Celebrating Freedom. With our
nation’s Independence Day as its backdrop, young and old
gathered along Main Street to cheer as the parade passed by.
A day at the beach was in order complete with hot dogs, ice
cream, cool sodas and cotton candy. City parks were filled
to overflowing with sack races, watermelon and pie eating
contests and sun-kissed kids energized by the wonder of it all.
As the years glided by, Huntington Beach’s 4th
of July
Celebration became a year-round volunteer effort with a
parade that has evolved into more than 300 entries featuring
celebrities, bands, community groups, floats, local and
regional dignitaries and honored members of our armed
forces who have preserved the security and freedom of our
country since its inception. Now known as the “largest 4th
of
July Parade west of the Mississippi,” folks come from miles
around to see the parade and enjoy the day.
Events have been added that now include an entire day of
celebration. Starting with the early morning Surf City 5K
Run and Fitness Expo, and the Pancake Breakfast in Lake
Park, these early birds can claim easy parking and a prime
viewing location ahead of an expected crowd numbering
in the tens of thousands along the historic Main Street
Parade Route.
Entertainment that lasts the whole afternoon can be enjoyed
at the Pier Plaza Festival on the Pier at Main and Pacific Coast
Highway. Displays, food, souvenirs, and activities for kids of
all ages fill the hours while last minute preparations are made
for the spectacular night time Fireworks Extravaganza shot
from the end of the Huntington Beach Pier. At dusk all eyes
turn toward the Pacific as the first shells light up the night sky.
This fun-filled day will capture the imagination of all who
embrace the idea of Celebrating Freedom. Join us for all the
fun. Bring your family, neighbors and friends to Huntington
Beach’s largest celebration of the year—the 107th
Annual
Huntington Beach 4th
of July Parade and Celebration where
everyone in town will be Celebrating Freedom!
Directors &
board
members
Celebrating Freedom on July 4th
Jon Ross, Vice Chair
Karen Pedersen, Chair
Patricia Stier, Director,
2011 Fourth of July Celebration
Stacey Newton, Assistant Director,
2011 Fourth of July Celebration
Jeff Carnival
Craig Lumb
Linda Vircks
Gil Coerper Chris Young
Linda Couey
Andi Kowal
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Welcome to the Annual Celebration of our fabulous Fourth of July Parade.
One hundred and seven years ago, the residents of Huntington Beach held
a Fourth of July parade even before the City was incorporated. That is how
important this event is to our community. Even though the automobiles have
changed, the floats are more “high tech” and the band members sometimes
wear Hawaiian shirts and sunglasses, one thing has not changed…
The Huntington Beach Annual Fourth of July Parade is still the best
community event of the year and celebrates our city’s commitment to our
country and its independence. It showcases the dedication of our residents
and leaders and demonstrates the collaboration of our volunteer groups,
elected officials and businesses.
Congratulations to our grand marshals and honored guests who are the ambassadors of the parade. We are so proud to have
you all in our city to share this extraordinary day with the Huntington Beach community. A special congratulations to our
Community Grand Marshal—Natalie Kotsch. Natalie is a deserving individual who sets an example for all of the consummate
volunteer. Also congratulations to the Bill Gallienne Awardee—Former Community Services Director Jim Engle. Jim spent his
career making sure the City’s quality of life was enhanced through recreation and human services.
We wish you all- residents and visitors alike- a safe and entertaining July 4th
. Thank you for joining us to celebrate 100 plus
years of our community’s best event. Your support and demonstrated patriotism is what makes Huntington Beach so special
and this event so wonderful.
Joe Carchio
Mayor, City of Huntington Beach
Left to Right: Don Hansen,
Joe Carchio, Matthew Harper,
Joe Shaw, Connie Boardman,
Keith Bohr, Devin Dwyer
Zambelli, the First Family of Fireworks, combines
four generations of family fireworks expertise for the
Fireworks Spectacular that will light up the night sky
over the Huntington Beach Pier.
Established by patriarch and one-time fireworker,
Antonio Zambelli, the Zambelli Fireworks
Manufacturing Company is now known world-wide
as the industry standard in design and technology.
Headquartered in New Castle, PA, the Zambelli family
carries on the dreams, dedication and precision infused
into the business by Antonio.
Fireworks music is choreographed by Jeff Eidemiller.
As always, Jeff does a great job of mixing popular
music along with traditional and patriotic music that
audiences expect at a fireworks show.
All afternoon, the 4th
of July Celebration’s exclusive
Radio Partner, K-EARTH 101, will provide music
between performances on the K-EARTH 101 Stage
and LIVE on the Plaza at the Pier Plaza Festival from
10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
Just prior to the Fireworks Show at 9:00 PM,
Soul Shadows will perform. Since 1999, the Soul
Shadows have been performing jazz, swing, R&B,
soul, Motown, funk and disco throughout Southern
California. With both male and female vocalists and a
dynamite horn section, they authentically recreate the
sounds of your favorite artists.
Reserved fireworks show seating is available on the HB
Pier. Tickets can be purchased at City Hall, 2000 Main
Street. For more information, visit the celebration
website at www.hb4thofjuly.org. Seats are limited.
A Fourth of July Welcome
From Mayor
Joe Carchio
Fireworks
over the
Ocean
councilmembers
& elected
officials
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2011 Bill Gallienne Award Winner, Jim Engle, has served the City
of Huntington Beach for over 37 years and as Community Services
Director since 2003. This vital city department includes Beach
Operations, Marine Safety, Recreation, Human Services, Cultural
Services and beach, park and recreation development.
He enjoyed working with all types of groups from businesses to non-
profits to help make them more successful as they served the city.
This also included assisting the Fourth of July Executive Board that
conducts the city’s annual 4th
of July Celebration.
Together with the Fourth of July Executive Board and his
Community Services Department staff, Jim has labored tirelessly
to provide Huntington Beach residents and all who visit Surf City
with a consistently high quality 4th
of July Parade and Celebration.
The Bill Gallienne Award is given each year to an outstanding
individual assisting the Fourth of July Executive Board. Bill
Gallienne was instrumental in keeping the annual parade going
during the depression. Fondly known to Huntington Beach locals
as “Generalissimo”, Gallienne ensured the continuity of Huntington
Beach’s historic tradition that has continued for 107 years.
bill gallienne award winner
Jim Engle
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Our Fourth of July celebrations are perhaps even more special this year.
It is almost ten years since terrorists destroyed people and buildings in
an all out effort to annihilate America. They misjudged one factor—
the American people, their courage and tenacity. As we watch our
spectacular parade, look at the smiling faces around you as we all rejoice
in the freedom and the strength in adversity of our great nation. And
please hold a special thought, on this celebratory day, for all the brave
men and women who would love to be waving a flag with us, but
instead are risking their lives in countries around the world, to keep our
lives here sane, safe, and peaceful.
Of course, we wouldn’t have a parade at all if it wasn’t for the effort and
dedication expounded to the City of Huntington Beach by the Fourth
of July Executive Board, and for the continued support of our ever
generous sponsors, who provide gifts of hotel rooms, food, and parking
spaces, restaurant meals, merchandise, and media coverage that tells the
world what fun we are having. Add the welcome cash donations, and
all who contribute to create a fabulous Fourth. Every company, town
or group who worked hard to build a beautiful float for us to see, the
young people in the bands who have practiced hard to be able to make
great music for us, all add joy to our day.
Our city employees, who volunteer their help and expertise in every
capacity to make sure that everything runs safely and smoothly
for everyone. Thanks and appreciation is given to all these caring
individuals and groups.
Whether you are lucky enough to live in our beautiful city, or maybe
you are visiting from across the nation or the even the sea, please enjoy
this very special day in Huntington Beach!
Patricia Stier
Director, Fourth of July Executive Board
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Surf City Grand Marshal Dick Dale is an avid surfer who pioneered an
entire genre of American music with his unique style of staccato picking
and reverb-drenched sound, earning him the title “King of the Surf
Guitar” by his surfer buddies.
Dick Dale and the Del-
Tones re-opened the famed
Rendezvous Ballroom in Balboa, California and became
the star attraction, playing nightly to thousands of screaming teenagers.
Over a vast career of 50 years, he has received an extensive number of Lifetime
awards and was nominated for a Grammy for music in the teen movie, Back to
the Beach.
Dale was inducted into the Surfing Hall of Fame in San Diego, the
Hollywood Rock Walk of Fame, White House Congressional Hall of Records,
and First Presidential Historical Society as a Lifetime Member. In addition,
more than 100,000 of Dick Dale’s peers voted him into Nashville’s Musicians
Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Museum.
Dick Dale, “King of the Surf Guitar,” will be forever known as the man
behind the epic instrumental “Misirlou” from Pulp Fiction and most recently
with The Black Eyed Peas Platinum CD Pump It.
DICK DALE
SURF CITY
GrandMarshalThe 2011 Fourth of July Executive Board is pleased to announce
Actor/Producer Danny Trejo has been named the 2011 Celebrity
Grand Marshal. Mr. Trejo will be riding in this year’s parade themed
Celebrating Freedom.
Danny Trejo is a true “Renaissance Man.” From difficult
personal experiences to helping young people battle drug and
alcohol addiction, to acting and producing, the name, face and
achievements of Danny Trejo are well recognized in Hollywood.
Danny Trejo has starred in a variety of Hollywood movies including action oriented movies such as Ranchero,
Heat and Con Air as well as family friendly fare like Harold & Kumar 3, Spy Kids and the newest Muppet Movie. His
current project is Blacktino which will be released in 2011. Trejo has also been in several television shows including
Monk, Desperate Housewives and The Good Guys.
In 2000, Trejo formed his own production company. His first producing effort was the award winning short “An Eye
for Talent” followed by “The Animal Factory.” Along with Trejo’s impressive list of credits, this devoted father of three
and youth intervention counselor bring him the most satisfaction.
Celebrity
Grand
Marshal
Danny Trejo
Celebrating Freedom
Huntington Beach, California
Recycling Rangers Rachel and Rick,
Rainbow Disposal and the Environmental Education Team
would like to wish Huntington Beach and Fountain Valley
a Happy Holiday!
July 4th 2011
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COL Terry Knight joined the Army in 1969 and was
accepted into Officer Candidate School. Upon being
commissioned as an Army Combat Intelligence Officer,
he was assigned to the National Security Agency. He
joined the California National Guard in 1980 and served
as a Public Affairs Officer for the Selective Service System
for 18 years.
In May of 1999, COL Knight was hired as the State Director of Public
Affairs for the California National Guard. After two years as PA and
Marketing Director for the Cal Guard’s Youth Programs, Knight returned
to the Joint Force Headquarters in 2006 as Director of Community
Relations. Since 2000, the Community Relations division of CNG
Public Affairs has been honored six times as best program in the nation
by the National Guard Bureau.
His military decorations
include the Meritorious
Service Medal (2) w/Oak Leaf Cluster, Army Commendation Medal
(2) w/Oak Leaf Cluster, Joint Service Achievement Medal and the
Selective Service Meritorious Service Medal. COL Knight is a member of
numerous organizations including the UCR Alumni Association, Screen
Actors Guild, American Federation of Radio and Television Artists and
Sacramento Press Club.
MilitaryGrandMarshal
Colonel
Terry Knight
Sports Grand Marshal Rex Hudler completed his 11th
season as the Angels’
Baseball color analyst on FOX Sports and KCOP. A veteran of 30 years in
professional baseball, 21 years as a player, Hudler, nicknamed “Wonder
Dog” during his playing career, played three seasons for the Angels
(1994-1996) as an infielder and outfielder. In his final season with the
club, Hudler recorded a .311 average and career-high 16 home runs in 92
games. In 774 career major league games, Hudler registered a .261 average
with 56 home runs and 169 RBI. His minor league career consisted of
1,083 games.
Hudler began his award winning broadcasting
career as a special correspondent for ABC’s Good Morning America
during the 1997 playoffs, the World Series and 1998 Super Bowl. He was honored
as the 2003, 2005 and 2007 Television Color Analyst by the Southern California
Sports Broadcasters for his work on Angels broadcasts for KCAL and Fox Sports.
He won an Emmy in 2004 for Angels in the Infield.
Hudler is active in Angels’ baseball clinics and makes motivational speaking
engagements throughout the year. Hudler and his wife Jennifer founded
“Team Up for Down Syndrome” to help support the Down Syndrome
community nationwide.
In February 2002, the Goodwill Industries of Orange County honored Hudler
with the Walter Knott Service Award. The Hudlers were also awarded the 2007
Humanitarian Award by Stillpoint Resources. In 2008 they were given the
“Changing The World” award by Chapman University. In 2009, Hudler was
selected by the Southern California Sports Broadcasters Association as Best
Analyst in both radio and television for his work with the Angels.
Born in Newport Beach, California, Garrett Ryan began acting at a young age. At
the age of six, Garrett booked his first job, a national Clorox commercial.
Soon after, Garrett booked many more commercials and landed his first television
role on the CBS-TV series Cold Case. He continued to land episodics one after
another including roles on Criminal Minds, CSI: NY, Heroes, and most recently, a
recurring role on the long-running daytime series, The Young and the Restless. Garrett
continues to expand his acting repertoire, landing roles on film projects as well.
His movie credits include Sweet
Nothing in My Ear, a TV movie,
as well as the feature films Dark
House and Trust. He next stars in
Judy Moody and the Not Bummer
Summer as ‘Rocky,’ a friend of
‘Judy Moody’ who comes back from circus camp and shows her a few tricks he’s
learned. The film is scheduled for release May 2011. Garrett enjoys singing and
dancing and playing sports.
SportsGrandMarshal
Teen Grand
Marshal
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Garrett Ryan
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Amy was born and raised
in Huntington Beach, CA
where her parents still reside.
She attended Marina High
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High School, and she was in The
Academy of the Performing Arts. Amy comes from a family
of artists, from photographers to painters and was always encouraged to be creative.
It was her love of comedy and improvisation that attracted her to acting.
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Brigadier General Keith D.
Jones serves as the Assistant
Division Commander
(Maneuver) for the 40th
Infantry Division, California Army National
Guard, and also serves as Commanding General of the Joint Forces
Training Base, Los Alamitos. He is responsible to the Division Commander for
all matters pertaining to organization, training and mobilization readiness of the
40th
Infantry Division.
Among Brigadier General Jones’ impressive collection of awards and decorations, he has earned the Legion of Merit,
Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal,
Humanitarian Service Medal, California Medal of Merit and the California Commendation Medal.
Brigadier General Jones completed a United Army War College Fellowship at Carlisle Barracks, PA and holds a BS from
California University San Luis Obispo.
Military
Guest
Brigadier GeneralKeith D. Jones
When Natalie Kotsch arrived in Huntington Beach in 1976, she didn’t just
find a place to live, she jumped into community service. She chaired the
committee to develop the first ordinance for Mobile Home Park Conversion
and the Downtown Merchants Guild.
And, in the early 1980s, the
vision that would become her
life’s work and passion began to take shape: a museum celebrating the surfing culture
that had put Huntington Beach on the map. Its purpose is to tell the story of surfing
and it’s historic link to “Surf City.” In 1987, a small, city-owned building on Walnut
became its location, and in 1987, the Huntington Beach International Surfing
Museum was officially opened.
Small but dynamic, the museum has become an international icon and houses some
of the most valuable artifacts of surfing culture in the world, including fellow parade
honoree, Dick Dale’s, first electric guitar.
Along the way, Natalie earned the distinctions of Citizen of the Year in 1991, Realtor
of the Year in 1992, and was inducted into the Surfing Walk of Fame in 1998.
In Natalie Kotsch, a small town Canadian girl turned surfing icon, “Celebrating
Freedom” meant the freedom to celebrate her community, dream big and leave a
place better for having lived there.
Community
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Natalie Kotsch
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HUNTINGTON BEACH LOCATIONS:
Bolsa Branch Edinger Branch Magnolia Branch
5912 Bolsa Avenue, Suite 100 7812 Edinger Avenue 20100 Magnolia Street
Huntington Beach, CA 92649 Huntington Beach, CA 92647 Huntington Beach, CA 92646
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Left to right: Hayleigh Green, 1st
Runner Up;
Hana Smith, Miss Huntington Beach 2011;
Melissa Khoury, Princess; Paige Terry, Princess;
Alexandra Hart, Princess;
Miss Huntington Beach & Her Court
Alzheimer’s Family Services Center • American Cancer
Society • Bolsa Chica Conservancy • Boys and Girls Clubs
of Huntington Valley • Brea Chamber of Commerce •
Centennial Celebration of Huntington Beach • Diamond Bar
Chamber of Commerce • Friends of Roland Unified School
District Foundation • Friends of Youth Foundation •
Huntington Beach 4th of July Parade • Huntington Beach
Chamber of Commerce • Huntington Beach School District
• Huntington Beach Tree Society • Orange County Business
Council • Orange County United Way • Project Self
Sufficiency • Rancho Los Amigos Foundation • Regional
Chamber of the San Gabriel Valley • R.M. Pyles Boys Camp
• Share Our Selves • Wetlands & Wildlife Care Center •
YMCA of Orange County • Yorba Linda Chamber of
Commerce • Alzheimer’s Family Services Center • American
Cancer Society • Bolsa Chica Conservancy • Boys and Girls
Clubs of Huntington Valley • Brea Chamber of Commerce •
Centennial Celebration of Huntington Beach • Diamond Bar
Chamber of Commerce • Friends of Roland Unified School
District Foundation • Friends of Youth Foundation •
Huntington Beach 4th of July Parade • Huntington Beach
Chamber of Commerce • Huntington Beach School District
• Huntington Beach Tree Society • Orange County Business
Council • Orange County United Way • Project Self
Sufficiency • Rancho Los Amigos Foundation • Regional
Chamber of the San Gabriel Valley • R.M. Pyles Boys Camp
• Share Our Selves • Wetlands & Wildlife Care Center •
YMCA of Orange County • Yorba Linda Chamber of
Commerce • Alzheimer’s Family Services Center • American
Cancer Society • Bolsa Chica Conservancy • Boys and Girls
Clubs of Huntington Valley • Brea Chamber of Commerce •
Centennial Celebration of Huntington Beach • Diamond Bar
Chamber of Commerce • Friends of Roland Unified School
District Foundation • Friends of Youth Foundation •
Huntington Beach 4th of July Parade • Huntington Beach
Chamber of Commerce • Huntington Beach School District
• Huntington Beach Tree Society • Orange County Business
Council • Orange County United Way • Project Self
Sufficiency • Rancho Los Amigos Foundation • Regional
Chamber of the San Gabriel Valley • R.M. Pyles Boys Camp
• Share Our Selves • Wetlands
& Wildlife Care Center • YMCA
of Orange County • Yorba
Linda Chamber of Commerce
INVOLVEMENT BRINGS SOLUTIONS
Aera Energy: A partner in the community
and a leader in the oil and gas industry
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13. StreetAnnouncers
Special
Thanks
Thanks To
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Executive
BoardParade
Television
Production Crew
Dedicated
TeamBehind the board
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Carrie Sparks—Board Secretary
Renic Blodgett—Board Secretary
John Von Holle—Shuttle Buses Captain
Merle Cade—Parade Cars Coordinator
Ali Reza Kohani—Web Designer & Bit Chemist
Barry Williams—Historian & Procurement
Special Year-Long
Support Team
Lisa Bannister
Sue Newton
Colleen Neugebauer
Melinda Paullins
Carole Ann Wall
Volunteers
Barbar Donahue
Eric Hoffer
Denise Konopleski
Shirley Lewis
Lindsey Newton
Mike Newton
Sherrie Palmer
Gail Smead
to all the City Departments who assist
with the success of the 4th
of July
Celebration each year!
Community Services • Community Relations Officer/Laurie Frymire
HB Police Department/Lt. Mitch O’Brien • HB Fire Department
Park, Trees & Landscaping/Art Jensen/Terry Tintle
6th
/PCH Bob Marshall and Andy Bonsall
Main/Orange Matt Liffreing and Brenda Glim
Main/6th
Troy Rossean and Mike Robertson
Main/12th
John Webb and Joe Nappa
Main/Utica Ron Ruhman and Suzette Masters
107th
annual 4th
of july parade
Copy Editor—Connie Young
Parade—Bill Lomas, Pageantry Productions
Surf City 5K Run & Fitness Expo—Mike Bone, Spectrum Sports
Parade Program Design—Jamie Bales
Patricia Stier, Director
Stacey Newton, Assistant
Director
Karen Pedersen, Chair
Jon Ross, Vice Chair
Jeff Carnival
Linda Couey
Andi Kowal
Craig Lumb
Gil Coerper
Linda Vircks
Chris Young
We want to thank the Public Cable Television
Authority for their outstanding coverage of our
Fourth of July Parade. The crew members, under
the leadership of Louis Rocha, have worked hard to
ensure that our parade is covered from every angle
and we have wonderful memories for years to come.
Thank you PCTA!
Celebrating Freedom
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The Surf City Run 5K will kick off the annual
Huntington Beach Fourth of July Celebration
on Monday, July 4th
. The run is expected to
have over 4,000 participants and is a great
opportunity for those looking to get in a
quick workout before the barbeque and picnic
festivities begin. This run is an annual highlight
in the Orange County running community and
brings out a variety of participants from elite
runners to families and kids.
The Surf City Run is a family-friendly run
with distances for family members of all ages.
The first race, starting at 7:00 AM will be a
Residents Division 5K Run/Walk. Presented
by Mother’s Market, this race is exclusively for
residents of Huntington Beach. All others are
invited to participate in the Open 5K, starting
at 8:00 AM. For the babies and parents, the
Stroller Run 5K will go off at 8:15 AM.
An annual highlight is the very popular Kids
Run, scheduled to start at 9:00 AM. Kids 6 and
under will run .5 miles, and ages 7-12 will run
1 mile. All kids receive an official race t-shirt
and finisher medal!
After the family is done running, stick around
to check out the Surf City Run Fitness Expo,
open from 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM Families
can enjoy a variety of food, entertainment, and
music while viewing some of the latest products
in health and fitness.
The City of Huntington Beach will keep the
celebration rolling with the 107th
Huntington
Beach Parade. The parade begins at 10:00 AM
and follows a course that cruises down historic
Pacific Coast Highway before finishing on
Main Street.
The 2011 Huntington Beach Celebration
is a great family event and a great way to
celebrate your 4th
of July. Great for all ages and
family types, there is no better opportunity
in Southern California to celebrate our
nation’s birthday!
2011 Surf City Run
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Marching today in the parade are members of the official
military family of the city of Huntington Beach, the 3rd
Battalion / 1st
Marine Regiment, out of Camp Pendleton, CA.
In 2005, the city of Huntington Beach, by proclamation
of the city council, adopted the storied “3/1,” and the
Huntington Beach 3/1 Marines Foundation was formed the
following year to oversee all programs, projects and activities
between the battalion and the community.
The “Thundering Third” dates back to WWII and has
participated all major theater events since: Korea, Vietnam,
Operation Desert Storm, Operation Desert Shield Operation Enduring Freedom,
Operation Iraqi Freedom, including the successful campaign to take Fallujah, among others.
The city of Huntington Beach and hundreds of community members have rallied around the “Thundering Third” to send care
packages, provide emergency aid to families, hosted the annual Marine Corps Ball, and much, much more.
On July 30th
, the Foundation will host a “Battalion Family Day” on the beach at Camp Pendleton. This is the 2nd
time this
event will be staged and anyone interested in supporting the event should contact the 3/1 Foundation at 714/375-3131.
The Thundering Third
21100 Pacific Coast Hwy., Huntington Beach, California 92648 | Tel: 714-845-8000
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The
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Left to Right: Shawnn Gallagher,
Dave Neustaedter, Sawako Agravante
Creative Vision
Group continues
their legacy as design-
ers of the annual
Huntington Beach
4th of July logo. For
the 3rd
straight year,
the firm’s talented trio
combined patriotism
with striking visual
impact to produce the
2011 4th
of July logo
depicting an Indepen-
dence Day dedi-
cated to Celebrating
Freedom. Our thanks
to this outstanding
creative team.
Logo
Designers
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Huntington Beach Hospital
Joining you in celebrating our nation’s Independence Day.
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untington Beach Hospital’s Emergency Department
stands ready to meet your family’s emergency
needs 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Our team
of highly trained board-certified emergency medicine
physicians, nurses, and other staff professionals are prepared with the latest advancements in medical
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with round-the-clock quality care? Our ER is always open.
We are conviently located near the corner of Beach and Talbert.
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