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Council authorizes July 11 America250 parade and related festivities
Summary
Council unanimously approved a July 11 America250 parade route and authorized staff to include parade expenses within the midyear $50,000 event allocation; volunteer groups and car clubs offered support.
The City Council authorized an America250 parade on July 11, 2026, and approved using part of a previously budgeted $50,000 midyear allocation for parade‑related expenses.
Staff described the proposed route along Marguerite Parkway with closures and coordination with traffic engineers and the Orange County Sheriff’s Department; volunteer organizers and community groups including classic car clubs pledged support. "We shouldn't let a milestone like this pass quietly," said parade supporter Caleb Troncalley, urging a robust civic celebration.
Council members asked about staffing, volunteer capacity and route logistics; staff confirmed a volunteer committee and city departments are engaged and ready to coordinate. The motion to proceed and to incorporate parade expenses into the city's America250 budgetary set‑aside passed unanimously.
