From the fireworks to the parade horses, there’s a lot to see and do during a Coronado Fourth of July. Whether you’re a Coronado local or visiting the island for the day, it is important to plan ahead. So, here are some tips from Coronado Fourth of July board member and parade chair Dave Szymanski […]
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Coronado class of 1975 celebrates 50-year reunion with float in Fourth of July parade
This Fourth of July, amid the patriotic fanfare along Orange Avenue, the Coronado High School class of 1975 will mark its 50th reunion with a float in the annual parade — an emblem of shared history, deep-rooted friendships, and the enduring spirit of a town that, though transformed over time, still feels like home. “Coronado […]
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A Q&A with the Fourth of July parade’s grand marshal
The Fourth of July parade’s grand marshal this year is Vice Adm. John F. G. Wade, the commander of United States Third Fleet that all three carriers home-ported at Naval Air Station North Island are assigned to. A career Surface Warfare officer, Wade has completed multiple deployments including Desert Storm, Southern Watch and Iraqi Freedom. […]
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Enter our free drawing to win a t-shirt featuring artwork from a local artist
Editor’s note: This is an advertisement feature from The Coronado News. The Coronado News will be giving away free shirts — featuring artwork from Coronado local Jean Pierre Marques — on the 4th of July. Residents and visitors alike are welcome to enter our FREE drawing. The guidelines are simple: Stop by our table along […]
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Fourth of July road closures and parking info
The Coronado Independence Day celebration will be back on July 4 with an annual parade down Orange Avenue, Frog-X aerial demonstration and fireworks show. To prepare for the over 100,000 people expected to come to the island, here are a few logistics residents and visitors should be aware of. Starting at 7:30 a.m., the main […]
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Home front judging contest underway
The 4th of July Home Front Decorating Contest is underway, and The Coronado Fourth of July is calling all Coronado residents to show their patriotic spirit and participate. Residents are encouraged to express their creativity by decking out their homes in red, white and blue. Promoting the beautification of homes in Coronado, The Coronado Fourth of July […]
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Calling all local artists — enter this 4th of July t-shirt art contest
Editor’s Note: This is an advertisement feature from The Coronado News Coronado’s annual 4th of July celebration is rapidly approaching, and to celebrate the city’s sense of community, The Coronado News is hosting an Independence Day t-shirt art contest. Residents of all ages are invited to submit their original artwork for the chance to have […]
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Schedule of events for this year’s Fourth of July celebration in Coronado
The Coronado Fourth of July is celebrating the 76th anniversary of the annual Independence Day Parade this year. With a full day of events planned and over 100,000 people expected to come to the island, preparation is key. The Coronado Fourth of July board recommends visitors plan ahead for the crowds by finding a legal […]
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Fireworks bring the Fourth of July to a close in Coronado
Anticipating the annual fireworks show in Coronado, crowds of people moved towards the east side of the golf course. A few meters away from the Coronado Bridge, boats underneath swayed in the Glorietta Bay waters. Following a summer’s sunset, dark skies cued the night. When the clock struck 9 p.m., an overcast of bright sparks […]
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The Fourth of July Parade: A family affair
Red, white and blue enveloped Orange Avenue where over 100,000 locals and visitors convened for the annual Coronado Fourth of July parade. A statue of liberty holding a blinding gold-colored torch that paraded each block from First Street to Ocean Boulevard was symbolic of the celebration’s significance: freedom. “It just recognizes all the sacrifices that […]
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Coronado’s 75th anniversary of the Fourth of July parade
The 75th Fourth of July parade just ended an hour ago and it was nothing short of what was expected of this anniversary. With 137 floats participating in this year’s parade, colors, sights and sounds captivated the over 100,000 residents and out-of-towner’s who lined Orange Avenue with blankets and chairs, ready for the next few […]
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Announcing the grand prize winner of the Home Front Decorating Contest
In honor of the Fourth of July, Coronado homes decorated with the most patriotic flair were celebrated in the third annual Coronado Fourth of July (CFOJ) Home Front Decorating Contest. This year, the winner of the contest went to Linda and Dave Urich’s home at 640 J Ave. The contest was hosted by CFOJ and […]
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Parade introduces new equestrian groups as Carlynne Allbee celebrates 53rd year
Carlynne Allbee has ridden a horse down Orange Avenue 52 times, and she’s not done. This year, the East County resident will mark her 53rd entry in the city’s Fourth of July parade — more than any other equestrian. When you celebrate a 10th anniversary, that’s one thing, she said. But after a while, time […]
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Open Water Swim 2024
One of Coronado’s oldest traditions, the Open Water Swim, will return to celebrate the country’s independence with a race set for July 6 in Coronado’s Glorietta Bay. Dating back to 1968, this Coronado ritual was originally coined as a “rough water swim” and was started by the Coronado Navy Swim Association in order to bring […]
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The voices behind the parade
Behind the carefree festivities of the Coronado Fourth of July parade, an event that has anchored decades of summers for attendees, is a community dedicated to presenting parade goers with the best Coronado has to offer. One incredibly important ingredient in the success of the annual parade is its team of announcers. Across 13 stations […]
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Meet the Grand Marshal of the parade: Vice Adm. Dan “Undra” Cheever
Vice Adm. Daniel Cheever, also known by his call sign, “Undra,” has celebrated the Fourth of July at sites all around the world. That includes the lawn at the Joint Chief of Staff’s house in Washington, D.C; in combat on the USS George H. W. Bush; at central California’s Naval Air Station Lemoore while training […]