April Swenson, Managing Broker at
Coldwell Banker Ocean Shores Brokers

June 13, 2009 ~ Ocean Shores honors Old Glory by holding its annual Flag Day Parade. It is fun to see all of the people line Pt Brown Ave and W. Chance a La Mer Ave to watch the presentation of our Nation's Symbol by marching bands, politicians, companies, non-profit organizations, and local clubs and citizens. The Lt. Governor Brad Owen served as the Grand Marshall this year riding in a convertible. There were over 40 entries, including the Girl Scouts, the Habitat for Humaninty Float, the Tillicum Middle School marching band, and many more. What would a classic American parade without the classic and muscle cars.....from the early 1930's to the brand new Corvettes....these car owners revved their engines along the streets. The most impressive show was the traditional entry and most notable of all of the floats....the Pirate Ships. The parade ended with showcase of local heroes...police, fire and EMT workers and their vehicles. See the pictures below of the fun time. Also, the Cutting Edge Kites put on their traditional kite flying show at the Chance a La Mer beach approach.

Flag Bearers.

US Marine Corp Bug.

Girl Scouts.

The Pirate Ships & their Crews.

Dune Buggie.

The Surf Shop Dune Buggie.

BJ's Family Fun Center Bumper Car.

Row of Classic Cars.

Row of Corvettes.

The Ocean Shores Yacht Club Float.

The Ocean Shores Electric Boat Co. Float.

McDonald's Float.

Tillicum Middle School Marching Band.

Miss Ocean Shores.

Girl on a pony waving to the crowd.

Grays Harbor Street Market classic truck.

Loggers Play Day Float.

The Home Depot Float.

People lined the main street of Chance a La Mer to watch the parade.

View of the Chance a La Mer Beach Access & the kites flying at the Beach.

Downtown Ocean Shores before the Parade starts with people lined along Chance a La Mer Ave.