This Saturday’s annual Flag Day Parade in Ocean Shores could turn out to be somewhat of a patriotic battle of the marching bands.
“We have five big bands coming this year,” said parade organizer Ernie Nelson. “This looks like a big year for bands.”
In addition, there will be five drill teams coming down from the Seattle-Tacoma area, bringing hundreds of kids and families to the area.
“It’s more drill teams and bands than we have ever had,” he said.
One of the bands from Everett includes about 200 members, Nelson noted. Other bands are coming from Lacey and the Tacoma area.
The Flag Day Parade runs through downtown Ocean Shores, starting at the city gates and ending at the Convention Center. Traditionally, it is the biggest Flag Day parade in Western Washington. Call Nelson at (360) 581-6983 or 289-2314 to participate or register.
June
16-18: Seabrook will be the site of the second annual l Beach Volleyball Tournament hosted by the Alki Volleyball Association on June 16-18. Watch juniors, amateurs, and pros play for prize money. Also a beginner’s fours tournament for charity. http://www.seabrookwa.com/events
23-25: Sand & Sawdust Festival, at the Ocean Shores Convention Center and on the main Ocean Shores Beach south of Chance a la Mer beach approach. Sand sculpting competition and chainsaw artist auctions daily. (360)289-2451.
July
7-9: Ocean Shores Beach Blast, with beach volleyball tournament planned at the beach south of Chance a la Mer beach approach, www.oceanshoresbeachblast.com.
28-30: Bikers at the Beach, www.bikersatthebeach.com, motorcycle event at the Ocean Shores Convention Center, with Hog Wild Weekend also ongoing simultaneously at Quinault Beach Resort and Casino.
August
12: Ocean Shores Woof-a-Thon. Annual event honoring our pets and raising funds and awareness for animal welfare.
This year’s event will be held at a new location: North Beach High School. Online at www.oceanshoreswoofathon.org.
18-20: 12’s Fan Fest and Beach Party in Ocean Shores, with events at the Convention Center, around town and at Quinault Beach Resort & Casino. Largest preseason gathering of Seahawks fans, www.12sfanfest.com.
September
1-3: AAOS Arts & Crafts Festival at the Ocean Shores Convention Center, www.associatedarts.org.
1-3: Annual Kelpers Festival and Shake Rat Rendezvous, featuring tug of war competition between Moclips and Pacific Beach, kid’s parade, full parade in Pacific Beach on Sunday, and various logging competitions.
15-17: Whale of Quilt Show at the Ocean Shores Convention Center, (509) 715-9082 for information.
October
25-29: Irish Music Festival, centered at Galway Bay and the Ocean Shores Convention Center, www.galwaybacyirishpub.com.
November
24-26: Winter Fanta-Sea pre-Christmas festival of holiday gifts and vendors, Ocean Shores Convention Center, (360) 289-9586.
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