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We're going to be in Newport Beach with our 4 kids that weekend. Is it realistic to expect to find parking in Oceanside or will it be a total zoo? I checked the website but I'm a bit concerned that it may be a total mob-scene.

I'd love for them to see something like this (none of our kids were alive at the time of Desert Storm).

Thoughts? Suggestions?

Oh, I'm sure it will be a zoo but perhaps with a lot of planning, studying maps, etc., it might be a little less chaotic. I don't know yet how we're going to get there, but the usual thing we do in cases like these, is to come early and park far away but hopefully within comfortable walking distance to the nearest shuttle stop. I know this is not the most original idea and most people are thinking the same thing, right?

Also, you might want to call the parade hotline at (760) 435-5228 and ask for suggestions.

Sorry I can't be of any more help than this but if I think or come across something that might help you and your family to get from Newport Beach to Oceanside, I'll send you freepmail. And check back to this thread again to see if others have any ideas for you.

Best Regards,
HB

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DEFENDERS OF FREEDOM PARADE:
FREE SHUTTLE SERVICE

On Saturday, October 25, 2003, the City of Oceanside and the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce will host the Defenders of Freedom Parade at 10:00 a.m. on Coast Highway beginning at Wisconsin Avenue and terminating at Surfrider Way.

Public Parking and Shuttle Service
Free public parking for the parade will be available east of Interstate 5 at Mission Avenue and Brooks Street at the Brooks Street Swim Club, the Oceanside Senior Center and at the adjacent ballfield. A free shuttle service will begin on October 25 at 8:00 a.m. and will run at ten-minute intervals until 2:00 p.m. The shuttle will pick up parade-goers along the following route: Division Street to Country Club Lane to Maxson Street to Mission Avenue to Ditmar Street to Seagaze Drive.

Street Closures
The following roads will be CLOSED on October 25 from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and posted for NO PARKING on October 25 from 2:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Coast Highway from Oceanside Blvd. To Windward Way
Fremont Street from Oceanside Blvd. To Washington Street
Surfrider Way from Coast Highway to The Strand
Mission Avenue from Horne Street to Coast Highway
Washington, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Leonard, East, Stanley and Eucalyptus between Coast Highway & Tremont Mission Avenue from Coast Highway to Pacific Street CLOSED from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Road closures on October 25 from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m./
NO PARKING on Friday, October 24 from 12:00 noon to 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 25
Pier View Way from Ditmar to Coast Highway
Pacific Street from Surfrider Way to Seagaze Drive
Meyers Street from Seagaze to Civic Center Drive
Pier View Way from Meyers Street to Pacific Street
Mission Avenue from Meyers Street to Pacific Street
Civic Center Drive from Meyers Street to Pacific Street

Coaster Train Schedule
The Coaster will expand its northbound and southbound train schedule into Oceanside. The Coaster will leave San Diego at 8:20 a.m. and arrive in Oceanside at 9:20 a.m. in ample time for visitors to view the parade.

The Coaster will head southbound leaving Oceanside at 11:42 a.m. 12:45 p.m. and at 3:10 p.m.

For additional information about the parade, contact the Parade Hotline at 435-5228 or visit the web at City of Oceanside.