And when the parade’s over–the fun isn’t! There will be a patriotic costume contest, a patriotic-speech contest and (what could be more American than) a watermelon-seed-spitting contest afterwards. According to the Facebook page, participants also get refreshments, courtesy of some local businesses.
Bring along either a chair for “spectating” or a bike for riding, and get ready to cheer, as Long Beach celebrates America’s 248th birthday, community-style!
The Eleventh Annual Great American Kids’ Bike Parade starts tomorrow, July 4, at 10:00 am on the beach bike path, 1 Granada Avenue beyond Ocean Boulevard, in Long Beach. Admission is free. By law, all kids participating in the parade must be wearing bike helmets, and must be escorted by a parent or guardian. Editorial correction: while this was a blast, the July 4, 2014 festivities did NOT include a watermelon-seed-spitting contest. Hopefully, next year!