April Swenson, Managing Broker at
Coldwell Banker Ocean Shores Brokers

June 11, 2011 ~ 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 United States Lewis-McChord Airforce Base flag bearers and their marching band. There were over 40 entries, including the very partiotic Twin Star Credit Union Liberty float, 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.

Lewis-McChord Airforce Base leads the parade.

Lewis-McChord Airforce Base flag bearers.

Lewis-McChord Airforce Base Marching Band.

Explorer Middle School Marching Band (Everett, WA).
Spanaway Junior High School Marching Band.
Electronett's Drill Team & Drum Squad.
Black Rose Pirate Ship.
Buccaneer & Rose Bud Pirate Ships.
Classic Cars.
Classic Cars.
Corvettes.

Mini Coopers.

United States Marine Corps Bug.

Ocean Shores Yacht Club.

Ocean Shores Electric Boat Co.

Port of Grays Harbor.

Daughters of the American Revolution.

Patriotic Float.

Habitat for Humanity.

Grays Harbor Fire District #7.

Grays Harbor Fire District #7.

Ocean Shores Fire Department.

Ocean Shores Chamber of Commerce.

Beach Babes of Ocean Shores.

Miss Grays Harbor.

Snoopy.

Aberdeen Mayor Bill Simpson.

We Love America ~ Grays Harbbor GOP.

Grays Harbor GOP.

Grays Harbor GOP.

Antique Tractor & Farm Engine Association.

John Deere Tractor.

BJ's Family Fun Center bumper car.

Logger's Playday in Hoquiam.
Parade Watchers gather along Chance a La Mer Ave to get ready to watch the parade.