Hosted by the City of Dana Point the parade begins promptly at 10:00am, with a route along Pacific Coast Highway from Selva Road to Golden Lantern in Dana Point. Floats, Giant Balloons, Marching Bands and more! Parade entrants are encouraged to embrace the Festival's theme of the grey whale migration when designing their floats and costumes. Awards will be given to the Best Display of Parade Theme, Best Musical Unit, Best Youth Group, Best Group Spirit and Best Local Entry. For inquiries about giant balloon sponsorship or to enter the parade, please contact Sherry Murphy at 949-248-3533 or email at smurphy@danapoint.org. To download a parade entry form, click here.