The 56th annual parade will march Saturday, March 4, 2023. The theme for the 2023 parade is "Volunteer Heroes
How to Participate
The Patriots Day Parade Association is a small group of dedicated volunteers. They welcome new members on their committee and are in search of volunteers to assist on the day of the parade. To enter a group or organization to march in the parade, or to advertise in the parade booklet, email Sandi Werthe at shworthy@cox.net or call (949) 494-6016. The ad and entry deadline is January 13, 2023.
Parade Day
This event takes place annually on the first Saturday in March. Street closures in the downtown area are typically in place from 10:00 a.m. until the parade ends close to 1:30 p.m. with additional parking restrictions in place.
The route for the parade starts at Laguna Beach High School on Park Avenue, proceeds down Park Avenue to Glenneyre Street and turns right, proceeds to Forest Avenue and turns right, proceeds up Forest Avenue to City Hall, and disperses down Ocean Avenue
Grand Marshal Toni Iseman.
Honored Patriot Major Erin Bevacqua, USMC.
Citizen of the Year Ken Aubuchon.
Junior Citizens of the Year Kirra Moore and Chris Hemsley.
Artist of the Year Randy Morgan.
Athletes of the Year Laguna Beach Little League Intermediate All Stars.