April Swenson, Managing Broker at
Coldwell Banker Ocean Shores Brokers

June 12, 2010 ~ 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 parade began with the USMC flag bearers and their marching band. There were over 40 entries, including the Ocean Shores Chamber of Commerce, the Habitat for Humaninty Float, the Spananway Juinior High 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.

US Marine Corp Marching Band.

Spanaway Junior High Marching Band.

The Pirate Ships & their Crews.

The Pirate Ships & their Crews.

Hi Grade Asphalt classic car.

Elks Lodge classic car.

Classic Cars.

Row of Corvettes.

Little Tike Quad Rider.

Snoopy.

BJ's Family Fun Center Bumper Car.

Ocean Shores Yacht Club.

Ocean Shores Electric Boat Co.

Admiralty Yacht Sales (AYS).

Daughters of the American Revolution.

Ocean Shores Lions Club.

Walking for Jesus Men's Prayer Breakfast.

Pony Rider.

Stage West Community Theater presents Charlotte's Web.

North Beach Paws.

Beacon Pest Control Wildlife Rescue Jeep.

Hoquiam Logger's Playday.

Ocean Shores Chamber of Commerce.

Police "DARE" Hummer.

Ocean Shores Fire Dept.

Ocean Shores Fire Engine.

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