Happy Fourth of July! The LAX Coastal Chamber of Commerce and its many community partners work hard every year to put on the Fourth Of July Parade.
The chamber is honored to present the 24th annual event on Thursday, July 4 with the theme, “Sounds of Summer.” This year, they invited participants to create floats and entries that celebrate all their favorite summertime melodies from waves crashing and baseball cheers to the crackle of a campfire and classic rock tunes.
For the Grand Marshal, they wanted to keep with the music theme, so the parade committee is thrilled to welcome the Angel City Chorale as the 2024 Grand Marshals! The group was founded by Artistic Director Sue Fink, and what a sound they bring! Their spirit, diversity, and musical excellence led them to earn the coveted Golden Buzzer on “America’s Got Talent,” and since then they have delighted millions worldwide with their videos and performances.
Never been to the parade? Here is the scoop on this year’s event:
• The parade runs from 11 a.m. to approximately 12:30 p.m. and takes place along Loyola Blvd. in Westchester from Westchester Park to LMU.
• Seating is available along the parade route on a first-come, first-served basis. Bring your blankets and chairs, and plan to get there early if you have a particular area where you’d like to sit. The route is especially crowded near the announcers’ booths at Loyola at Manchester Ave.; Loyola at 83rd St. and Loyola at 80th St.
• Limited bleacher sitting is available at center stage (Loyola at 83rd St.)
• Parking for spectators is available at Loyola Marymount University, but cars must enter the university via Lincoln Blvd.
• An EMT will be stationed on Loyola at 83rd Street for any emergencies.
• For our parade pups, water bowls are available at announcers’ booths.
Visit the parade sponsor’s booths:
The parade’s Admiral Sponsors are excited to celebrate with attendees and will have booths set up along the parade route with giveaways (while supplies last). At Westchester Park, Decron Properties will be passing out beverages and snacks.
At center stage, the Stephanie Younger Group (SYG) will be sharing red, white and blue slap bracelets and other giveaways. SYG is also the parade’s Official Water Sponsor and will be passing out drinks along the route! Stop by the LAWA booth at center stage to say “hi” and pick up a variety of LAX swag.
Thank you to all our sponsors for supporting the LAX Coastal Fourth of July Parade!
Questions along the parade route? Ask a volunteer in an official coral (pink/orange) parade shirt!
