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Cayucos celebrates Fourth of July in style. Here’s a look

The Fourth of July parade rolls through Cayucos on Monday, July, 5, 2022.
The Fourth of July parade rolls through Cayucos on Monday, July, 5, 2022. Danna Dykstra-Coy dannajoyimages.com

Cayucos celebrated Independence Day in patriotic style on Monday.

The North Coast community kicked off its Fourth of July celebration early Monday morning as artists created elaborate sand sculptures on either side of the Cayucos Pier.

Winners were announced and prizes awarded shortly before the start of the Hometown Cayucos Parade, an old-fashioned affair featuring decorated floats and vehicles parading down Ocean Avenue.

Visitors enjoyed shopping, barbecue and bingo at the Front Street Faire before watching fireworks explode off the Cayucos Pier.

Here’s a look at some of the parade highlights:

The Fourth of July parade in Cayucos on Monday, July, 5, 2022, included a float from the Sea Shanty.
The Fourth of July parade in Cayucos on Monday, July, 5, 2022, included a float from the Sea Shanty. Danna Dykstra-Coy dannajoyimages.com
Kelly Lewis rides his skateboard with an American flag at the Fourth of July parade in Cayucos on Monday, July, 5, 2022.
Kelly Lewis rides his skateboard with an American flag at the Fourth of July parade in Cayucos on Monday, July, 5, 2022. Danna Dykstra-Coy dannajoyimages.com
Nana’s Bunch particpates in the the Fourth of July parade in Cayucos on Monday, July, 5, 2022.
Nana’s Bunch particpates in the the Fourth of July parade in Cayucos on Monday, July, 5, 2022. Danna Dykstra-Coy dannajoyimages.com
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D.Dykstra-Coy.CayucosParade.jpg Danna Dykstra-Coy dannajoyimages.com
A drip sand sculpture featuring figurines like Godzilla was one of the top two entries in Cayucos’ Fourth of July sandcastle-building contest.
A drip sand sculpture featuring figurines like Godzilla was one of the top two entries in Cayucos’ Fourth of July sandcastle-building contest. Danna Dykstra-Coy dannajoyimages.com
A drip sand sculpture featuring figurines like Darth Vader was one of the top two entries in Cayucos’ Fourth of July sandcastle-building contest on July 4, 2022.
A drip sand sculpture featuring figurines like Darth Vader was one of the top two entries in Cayucos’ Fourth of July sandcastle-building contest on July 4, 2022. Danna Dykstra-Coy dannajoyimages.com
A detailed sand sculpture featuring a waterfront scene was one of 24 entries in Cayucos’ Fourth of July sandcastle-building contest on July 4, 2022.
A detailed sand sculpture featuring a waterfront scene was one of 24 entries in Cayucos’ Fourth of July sandcastle-building contest on July 4, 2022. Danna Dykstra-Coy dannajoyimages.com
A detailed sand sculpture featuring a playground scene was one of 24 entries in Cayucos’ Fourth of July sandcastle-building contest on July 4, 2022.
A detailed sand sculpture featuring a playground scene was one of 24 entries in Cayucos’ Fourth of July sandcastle-building contest on July 4, 2022. Danna Dykstra-Coy dannajoyimages.com
Cayucos’ Fourth of July sandcastle contest featured 24 creative entries on July 4, 2022.
Cayucos’ Fourth of July sandcastle contest featured 24 creative entries on July 4, 2022. Danna Dykstra-Coy dannajoyimages.com
Cayucos’ Fourth of July sandcastle contest featured 24 creative entries on July 4, 2022.
Cayucos’ Fourth of July sandcastle contest featured 24 creative entries on July 4, 2022. Danna Dykstra-Coy dannajoyimages.com

This story was originally published July 4, 2022 at 1:59 PM.

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