Balboa Island Welcome
Official visitor's guide to Balboa Island in Newport Beach on the west coast of California. Offering listings of accommodation, activities, festivals, maps, travel informatimore. Stop by and stay a whon and ile, and see why many refer to this beautiful island as "The Host of the Coast".
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17th Annual Balboa Island Parade,
SUNDAY June 6th.
Sponsored by the Balboa Island Home Improvement Association
2010 Parade begins at 11:00AM till 2:00PM
The theme this year is “Family, Friends and FUN ”. An Island tradition filled with Children on Bikes, Island Dogs, Decorated Golf Carts and Floats, Vintage Cars, Keystone Cops, Drill Teams, Marching Bands, Local Dignitaries and much more! It’s the Island Way of Welcoming Summer to ALL ! So come on down to Marine Avenue and join us for a special day with Family, Friends, and Fun Our bridge closes at 10:00 am , so get here early.
For Parade and Entry Form Information Please BIParade@att.net. For Further Information: Please Call 949 673-4985
Participation Information
Want to be a part of the parade this year? Then join the 17 th Annual Balboa Island Parade on Sunday June 6 th. The theme this year is “Family, Friends and FUN ”. The Parade Committee urges Island residents to participate and join the FUN . Use your imagination, be creative and have a ball. Individual, Group, Block, or Street entries are encouraged. Children are what parades are all about, so encourage them to participate too.
To be a participant in the parade click here to download entry form, or pick up your entry form at one of the following Balboa Island stores-Even Sisters, Hershey’s Market, Martha’s Bookstore, Persimmon Tree, and Wilma’s, or email BIParade@att.net. The deadline for entries is May 8 th. For more information please call 949 673-4985 or visit our website at www.balboa-island.org.
PARADE ENTRY FORM; Sponsored by the Balboa Island Improvement Association
(pictures by Sheri Drewry, Wilma's Patio)
California's largest and one of the islands most well established events. Marine Ave is closed off from 10 - 2 pm. Highlights - The theme was "Stars and Stripes Forever" featured will be the U.S. Marine corps color guard and band. This event once again was attended by thousands. From floats, marching bands, and vintage cars to drill teams, dog breeding groups, and more, the parade offered something for everyone. Click here for last year's Picture Gallery.
 
Participating in Balboa Island Parade
Want to be a part of the parade this year? Then join the 17 th Annual Balboa Island Parade on Sunday June 6 th. The theme this year is “Family, Friends and FUN ”. The Parade Committee urges Island residents to participate and join the FUN . Use your imagination, be creative and have a ball. Individual, Group, Block, or Street entries are encouraged. Children are what parades are all about, so encourage them to participate too.
To be a participant in the parade click here to download entry form, or pick up your entry form at one of the following Balboa Island stores-Even Sisters, Hershey’s Market, Martha’s Bookstore, Persimmon Tree, and Wilma’s, or email BIParade@att.net. The deadline for entries is May 8 th. For more information please call 949 673-4985 or visit our website at www.balboa-island.org.
PARADE ENTRY FORM; Sponsored by the Balboa Island Improvement Association
The 16th Annual See Highlights was a patriotic blast - The theme was "Stars and Stripes Forever" featured will be the U.S. Marine corps color guard and band. This event once again was attended by thousands. From floats, marching bands, and vintage cars to drill teams, dog breeding groups, and more, the parade offered something for everyone. Click here for last year's Picture Gallery.
 
2008 Year's Event:
The 15th Annual theme was Balboa Island It's a Small World. See Highlights - this event once again was attended by thousands. From floats, marching bands, and vintage cars to drill teams, dog breeding groups, and more, the parade offered something for everyone. Click here for the Picture Gallery. See below for picture galleries.
2007 Year's Event:
The 14th Annual parade theme was AN AMERICAN DREAM. See Highlights - this event once again was attended by thousands. From floats, marching bands, and vintage cars to drill teams, dog breeding groups, and more, the parade offered something for everyone. Click here for the Picture Gallery. See below for picture galleries.
The 13th Annual Balboa Island Parade, commemorating the reopening of the islands Firestation 13 years ago went without a hitch June 4. Hope your were there, if not, here are some highlights... Click Here. The event was attended by thousands of onlookers to see all the floats, bands, and entertainers. The parade led into a day of festivities including live bands and entertainment all alone Marine Avenue. See below for picture galleries.
2005's 12th Annual theme was "Salute the Troops" held on Sunday, June 5. Hope your were there, if not, here are some highlights... Mayor Bromberg announced that the 12th Annual Balboa Island Parade was held on June 5, 2005. He stated that approximately 7,000 people were in attendance.
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