05/22/2026
Back in the day, Oceanside paraded down Coast Highway (or Hill Street, for those who remember when) with horse and wagon (check out slide 4 👀), handmade floats, marching bands, and a whole lot of O’side pride. 🇺🇸
As the country prepares to celebrate the Semiquincentennial, America’s 250th anniversary, Oceanside is leaning into its coastal charm and going all out for the occasion.
This year, the beloved Oceanside Independence Parade gets a festive new companion: the Oceanside USA 250 Festival on June 27th. 🎉 Think old-school Americana with a coastal O’side twist - pinewood derbies, chili cook-offs, live music, community spirit, and a full day celebrating the history, traditions, stories, and PEOPLE that shaped Oceanside over the last century and beyond.
Click the link in the comments to learn more about the Oceanside USA 250 Festival, the Oceanside Independence Parade, and to take a look back at a little piece of Oceanside history. 🇺🇸🌊
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