New safety measures for Cayucos July 4 parade
Cayucos has implemented new safety measures for its July 4 parade celebration.
Chairs and other articles cannot be put out before 6 p.m. on the evening of July 3. All property set out before that time on any public street or sidewalk will be removed and taken to the “Chair Snare,” where it can be retrieved.
The “Chair Snare” is located behind Cayucos Veterans Hall.
Trailers and trucks should not be parked along the parade route until the evening of July 3.
According to Cayucos Fire Department, street parking on the streets above Ocean Avenue is going to be extremely limited. The streets are very narrow.
Carpooling is highly recommended.
The community measure is a partnership of San Luis Obispo County Public Works, Cayucos Citizens Advisory Council, Cayucos Chamber of Commerce and the Cayucos Lions club, as well as many merchants and citizens.
The community measure is based on a county ordinance that prohibits blocking public sidewalks and streets.
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July 4 weekend events
July 3
▪ Peddler’s Faire, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., behind Hardie Park. Antiques collectibles, miscellaneous items for sale. Faire runs through July 5.
July 4
▪ Sandcastle contest, 5-8 a.m. (cut short due to high tide), on the sand next to the pier.
▪ Parade, 10 a.m. to approximately 11:30 a.m., starts at Seventh Street and Ocean Avenue, ends at Ocean and Cayucos Drive.
▪ Lions Club of Cayucos BBQ, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., outside Veterans Hall
▪ Lioness Club of Cayucos Bingo, 1-4 p.m., inside Veterans Hall
▪ Ocean Front Walk Pedestrian Walk, all day. Ocean Front Walk is closed to vehicle traffic with food vendors and artist booths in place of cars.
▪ Fireworks, 9 p.m. to approximately 9:30 p.m., from the Cayucos pier, can be viewed from anywhere on the beach, provided there is no fog.
July 5
▪ Pancake breakfast, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., Veterans Hall
More restrictions
▪ As per county ordinances, bonfires, alcohol and smoking are not permitted on the beach
▪ Fireworks are illegal everywhere in Cayucos. The fine is $2,000. The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff, Cayucos Fire and Cal Fire will have extra patrols in Cayucos the entire weekend.
This story was originally published June 19, 2015 at 5:25 PM with the headline "New safety measures for Cayucos July 4 parade."