‘Proud of Our Country’: Southern Californians Celebrate America’s 248th Birthday

Published on July 5, 2024

With countless Star-Spangled banners flying everywhere from homes to hats, even on furry friends, Californians celebrated the country’s 248th birthday on the Fourth of July. From fireworks along bays to concerts in parks; from boats decked out in red, white, and blue motoring in parades; to marching bands, colorful floats, and military tributes along the streets, the holiday was celebrated in Southern California. Boy Scouts of America participate in the Independence Day parade in Huntington Beach, Calif., on July 4, 2024. (Alex Lee/The Epoch Times) Shriners from the El Bekal Shrine in Anaheim participate in the Independence Day parade in Huntington Beach, Calif., on July 4, 2024. (John Fredricks/The Epoch Times) Huntington Beach Parade The Huntington Beach July 4 long weekend events draw an estimated 500,000 people from all over, according to the city. One of the main attractions is the parade....

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