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Alameda’s July Fourth parade route provides a perfect venue for the city’s Independence Day 5K run, seen above before a previous year’s parade, that benefits Alameda’s Midway Shelter for Women and Children.Alameda’s July Fourth parade is nation’s longest, spanning more than 3 miles and attracting more than 150 entries with 2,000 participants. Here are a few tips to enjoy all the floats, VIPs, equestrians, dance troops, community groups and marching bands as they parade on by.
Mayor Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft has named Vietnam War veteran Joe LoParo this year’s parade grand marshal. LoParo served in the U.S. Marine Corps as a crew member on a helicopter squad in Vietnam that helped evacuate 10,000 individuals. After returning to America, he was stationed at Naval Air Station Alameda and decided to make the Island his home.
Run or walk the parade route an hour before the parade kicks off. The parade route provides a perfect venue for Alameda’s July Fourth R.A.C.E, a 5K run that benefits Alameda’s Midway Shelter for Women and Children. Register to run or walk the parade route at 9 a.m., then watch the parade start at 10 a.m.! If you’re not participating, be sure to cheer on the runners, walkers, stroller pushers, etc. as they pass by.
Face painting, fun activities and free patriotic sunglasses await the little ones, while adults can enjoy beer and wine. Proceeds will benefit the Alameda Education Foundation.
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