Thanks to everyone who made the 2009 Freedom Days Parade possible.
We'll see you next year!
News coverage of the 2009 parade can be found here: [LINK]
Television coverage of the parade is running periodically throughout
the month of July on the KOCT The Oceanside Channel [LINK]
Read a photo-illustrated story about the parade [HERE]
THIS YEAR'S THEME: "LANDMARKS OF AMERICA"
Viewing of the parade is available from the sidewalks along the entire route. Spectators are encouraged to bring folding chairs. The highest concentration of viewers will be on the north end of the route past Seagaze Avenue.
CALL THE MAINSTREET OCEANSIDE OFFICE FOR MORE INFORMATION AT (760) 754-4512.
Grand Marshall
Alex "The Flag Man" Kapitanski
The theme for the 2009 parade is America’s Landmarks. How fitting that the Mainstreet Oceanside Parade Committee selected Alex Kapitanski as the Grand Marshall for the Freedom Days Parade this year! Kapitanksi is a treasured Oceanside Landmark and his flag displays are a beautiful testament to his dedication and patriotism.
Kapitanksi has been known to North County residents as the “Flag Man” for many years. He has displayed flags on nearly every special occasion in Oceanside and many other communities. It is estimated that Kapitanksi has displayed over 3 million flags in his lifetime.
Kapitanski’s patriotism got its start in Vermont when as a Boy Scout, he learned the importance of our flag and honoring it. He began at an early age to accumulate flags and hang them in honor. His huge collection of flags is carefully displayed and lovingly taken down by him at each event.
He is a decorated World War II veteran who saw active duty in the European Theater. Numerous civic awards and accolades for his devotion to our community have come his way.
We are thrilled to honor Alex Kapitanksi, Oceanside’s Flag Man, as the Grand Marshall of the 2009 Freedom Days Parade.
CLICK TO VIEW PARADE PROGRAM AND LINE-UP
PARKING: Street parking is available on the residential side streets that run parallel to the entire route (Freeman and Tremont Streets). All downtown lots will be open. Parking time limits will be enforced for street parking and parking lots - watch for the signs.
