La Mesa Flag Day Parade
When: June 2, 2012
Pre-Parade Concert: Starts 9am
Palm & La Mesa Blvd.
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Parade: Starts 10am
(From Memorial Drive to City Hall at Allison Ave) Downtown
La Mesa, CA (map)
Phone: (619) 667-1172 option 4
More info: Events website
La Mesa's Flag Day Parade will travel on La Mesa Blvd, from Memorial Drive to City Hall at Allison Ave in the downtown village.
A patriotic concert will start the festivities at 9am. The parade will follow at 10am, with over 75 entries, including the Grand Marshall, marching bands, floats, active and veteran war heroes, military vehicles, youth groups, service clubs, local dignitaries, equestrian units, and a 20-foot wide ‘living flag’ carried by community volunteers.
Attendees are invited to come dressed in patriotic attire and cheer on the parade.