Memories of the Past

In the past, the City of Marina had an annual Labor Day Parade and Festival on the Saturday before Labor Day.  This parade typically included participation by a wide range of community groups and organizations and featured color guards, classic cars, marching bands, dancers, and horses.

The parade usually took place from 11 am to 12:30 pm, starting from the corner of Reservation Road and Crescent Avenue, proceeding along Reservation Road to Del Monte Boulevard, and then along Del Monte  to the Vince Dimaggio Park.

Following the parade,  there were festivities in Vince Dimaggio Park.  Over the years, these included a classic car show, a chili cook-off, live music, food trucks, a beer garden, and fun activities for kids.

Marina High School Band marching on Reservation Road during the 2016 parade
Video by Vern Fisher, Director of Photography, Monterey County Herald.