112th annual Huntington Beach Fourth of July Parade draws thousands

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. (KABC) -- ABC7 helped celebrate the 112th annual Huntington Beach Fourth of July Parade on Monday.

Thousands lined the parade route as floats and marching bands excited parade goers.

ABC7 meteorologists Dallas Raines and Leslie Lopez rode in the parade, and the grand marshals this year were Disney's own Mickey and Minnie Mouse.

"It's our 112th year and the it's the biggest parade this side of the Mississippi, as it's known around here, so we're very proud to host once again we have special celebrities this year including Minnie and Mickey Mouse so it's one of our special years," Chris Cole, the Huntington Beach special events supervisor said.

In the video player above, ABC7's Leo Stallworth brings us the sights and sounds from the parade.

Disney is the parent company of ABC7.