Half Moon Bay's delightful, home-spun Ol' Fashioned 4th of July parade celebrates Independence Day in small town America with an entertaining array of whimsical floats, marching bands, horses, community service groups, classically cool cars, decorated trikes and bikes, "Pooches on Parade", youth  sports teams,dance and theatre troupes, a Color Guard by the American Legion, and local dignitaries and celebrities slowly winding their way through the crowded downtown along Main Street between Filbert and Mill Streets.  Admission is free.  The Half Moon Bay Lions Club will be hosting its annual 4th of July Pancake Breakfast beginning at 8 am and a BBQ will be featured after the parade.  The parade is sponsored by the Half Moon Bay Beautification Committee and Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival.  The parade starts at 12:00 pm and lasts approximately 1 hour. 
Those interested in participating can find parade entry forms at City Hall, Half Moon Bay Field & Fuel,. Cameron's Inn, HMB Chamber of Commerce or online at http://miramarevents.com/4th-of-july-parade