Huntington Beach loves a parade on Independence Day

Boeing representatives participate in the annual Huntington Beach 4th of July Parade on Wednesday.  (Kevin Chang / Staff Photographer)

Pacifica District Boy Scouts of America carry a large USA flag during the annual Huntington Beach 4th of July Parade on Wednesday.  (Kevin Chang / Staff Photographer)

Private 1st Class Robert St. Paul, a WWII veteran, waves to the crowd during the annual Huntington Beach 4th of July Parade on Wednesday.  (Kevin Chang / Staff Photographer)

California State Military Reserve members are greeted by parade goers during the annual Huntington Beach 4th of July Parade on Wednesday.  (Kevin Chang / Staff Photographer)

Parade goers high five members of the California State Military Reserve during the annual Huntington Beach 4th of July Parade on Wednesday.  (Kevin Chang / Staff Photographer)

FIREnICE Entertainment of Fountain Valley participate in the annual Huntington Beach 4th of July Parade on Wednesday.  (Kevin Chang / Staff Photographer)

The Huntington Beach Union High School District band performs during the annual Huntington Beach 4th of July Parade on Wednesday.  (Kevin Chang / Staff Photographer)

Mayor Mike Posey, left, participates in the annual Huntington Beach 4th of July Parade on Wednesday.  (Kevin Chang / Staff Photographer)

ABC7 Eyewitness News meteorologists Leslie Lopez, left, and Dallas Raines, right, participate in the annual Huntington Beach 4th of July Parade on Wednesday.  (Kevin Chang / Staff Photographer)

The Mane Attraction drill team members participate in the annual Huntington Beach 4th of July Parade on Wednesday.  (Kevin Chang / Staff Photographer)