Photos: 46th Annual Festival of Whales Day One

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The Orange County Sheriff's Department kicked off the parade during the 46th Annual Festival of Whales Parade. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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The Orange County Sheriff's Department kicked off the parade during the 46th Annual Festival of Whales Parade. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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The Orange County Sheriff's Department kicked off the parade during the 46th Annual Festival of Whales Parade. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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The Festival of Whales parade traveled down Pacific Coast Highway on Saturday, March 4. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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The Festival of Whales parade traveled down Pacific Coast Highway on Saturday, March 4. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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The Festival of Whales parade traveled down Pacific Coast Highway on Saturday, March 4. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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Mayor Debra Lewis participated in the annual Festival of Whales parade on Saturday, March 4. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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Mayor Debra Lewis participated in the annual Festival of Whales parade on Saturday, March 4. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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Mayor Pro Tem Paul Wyatt participated in the annual Festival of Whales parade. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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Councilman Joe Muller participated in the annual Festival of Whales parade. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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Councilman John Tomlinson participated in the annual Festival of Whales parade. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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Councilman Rick Viczorek participated in the annual Festival of Whales parade. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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The Festival of Whales parade traveled down Pacific Coast Highway on Saturday, March 4. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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The Festival of Whales parade traveled down Pacific Coast Highway on Saturday, March 4. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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The Festival of Whales parade traveled down Pacific Coast Highway on Saturday, March 4. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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Supervisor Lisa Bartlett of the Fifth District participated in the annual Festival of Whales parade. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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Chairwoman of the Equalization Board Diane Harkey and Dana Hills High School senior Ashley Patrick participated in the Festival of Whales parade. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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Rachael Tilly, the Festival of Whales Grand Marshal, participated in the annual parade. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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The Festival of Whales parade traveled down Pacific Coast Highway on Saturday, March 4. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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The Festival of Whales parade traveled down Pacific Coast Highway on Saturday, March 4. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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The Festival of Whales parade traveled down Pacific Coast Highway on Saturday, March 4. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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The Festival of Whales parade traveled down Pacific Coast Highway on Saturday, March 4. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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The Festival of Whales parade traveled down Pacific Coast Highway on Saturday, March 4. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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The Festival of Whales parade traveled down Pacific Coast Highway on Saturday, March 4. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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The Festival of Whales parade traveled down Pacific Coast Highway on Saturday, March 4. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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The Festival of Whales parade traveled down Pacific Coast Highway on Saturday, March 4. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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The Festival of Whales parade traveled down Pacific Coast Highway on Saturday, March 4. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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The Festival of Whales parade traveled down Pacific Coast Highway on Saturday, March 4. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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The Festival of Whales parade traveled down Pacific Coast Highway on Saturday, March 4. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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The Festival of Whales parade traveled down Pacific Coast Highway on Saturday, March 4. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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The Festival of Whales parade traveled down Pacific Coast Highway on Saturday, March 4. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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The Festival of Whales parade traveled down Pacific Coast Highway on Saturday, March 4. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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The Festival of Whales parade traveled down Pacific Coast Highway on Saturday, March 4. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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The Festival of Whales parade traveled down Pacific Coast Highway on Saturday, March 4. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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The Festival of Whales parade traveled down Pacific Coast Highway on Saturday, March 4. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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The Festival of Whales parade traveled down Pacific Coast Highway on Saturday, March 4. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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The Festival of Whales parade traveled down Pacific Coast Highway on Saturday, March 4. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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The Festival of Whales parade traveled down Pacific Coast Highway on Saturday, March 4. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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The Festival of Whales parade traveled down Pacific Coast Highway on Saturday, March 4. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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The Festival of Whales parade traveled down Pacific Coast Highway on Saturday, March 4. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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The Festival of Whales parade traveled down Pacific Coast Highway on Saturday, March 4. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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The Festival of Whales parade traveled down Pacific Coast Highway on Saturday, March 4. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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The Festival of Whales parade traveled down Pacific Coast Highway on Saturday, March 4. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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The Festival of Whales parade traveled down Pacific Coast Highway on Saturday, March 4. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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The Festival of Whales parade traveled down Pacific Coast Highway on Saturday, March 4. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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The Festival of Whales parade traveled down Pacific Coast Highway on Saturday, March 4. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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The Festival of Whales parade traveled down Pacific Coast Highway on Saturday, March 4. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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The Festival of Whales parade traveled down Pacific Coast Highway on Saturday, March 4. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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The Festival of Whales parade traveled down Pacific Coast Highway on Saturday, March 4. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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The Festival of Whales parade traveled down Pacific Coast Highway on Saturday, March 4. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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The Festival of Whales parade traveled down Pacific Coast Highway on Saturday, March 4. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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The Festival of Whales parade traveled down Pacific Coast Highway on Saturday, March 4. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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The Festival of Whales parade traveled down Pacific Coast Highway on Saturday, March 4. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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The Festival of Whales parade traveled down Pacific Coast Highway on Saturday, March 4. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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The Festival of Whales parade traveled down Pacific Coast Highway on Saturday, March 4. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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The Festival of Whales parade traveled down Pacific Coast Highway on Saturday, March 4. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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The Festival of Whales parade traveled down Pacific Coast Highway on Saturday, March 4. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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The Festival of Whales parade traveled down Pacific Coast Highway on Saturday, March 4. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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The Festival of Whales parade traveled down Pacific Coast Highway on Saturday, March 4. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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The Festival of Whales parade traveled down Pacific Coast Highway on Saturday, March 4. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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The Festival of Whales parade traveled down Pacific Coast Highway on Saturday, March 4. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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The Festival of Whales parade traveled down Pacific Coast Highway on Saturday, March 4. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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The Festival of Whales parade traveled down Pacific Coast Highway on Saturday, March 4. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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The Festival of Whales parade traveled down Pacific Coast Highway on Saturday, March 4. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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The Festival of Whales parade traveled down Pacific Coast Highway on Saturday, March 4. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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The Festival of Whales parade traveled down Pacific Coast Highway on Saturday, March 4. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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The Festival of Whales parade traveled down Pacific Coast Highway on Saturday, March 4. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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The Festival of Whales parade traveled down Pacific Coast Highway on Saturday, March 4. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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The Festival of Whales parade traveled down Pacific Coast Highway on Saturday, March 4. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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Alex Van Brasch, the Festival of Whales logo contest winner, signs posters during the street fair on Saturday, March 4. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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Rachael Tilly, the grand marshal, signs posters during the street fair at the Festival of Whales on Saturday, March 4. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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On Saturday, there was a street fair during the 46th Festival of Whales in La Plaza Park. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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In the Dana Point Harbor, there were artists showcasing their work. as part of the 46th Annual Festival of Whales. Photo: Lauralyn Loynes

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In the Dana Point Harbor, there were artists showcasing their work. as part of the 46th Annual Festival of Whales. Photo: Lauralyn Loynes

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In the Dana Point Harbor, there were artists showcasing their work. as part of the 46th Annual Festival of Whales. Photo: Lauralyn Loynes

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In the Dana Point Harbor, there were artists showcasing their work. as part of the 46th Annual Festival of Whales. Photo: Lauralyn Loynes

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In Baby Beach, 10 participants created sand sculptures for the contest during the 46th Annual Festival of Whales on Saturday, March 4. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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In Baby Beach, 10 participants created sand sculptures for the contest during the 46th Annual Festival of Whales on Saturday, March 4. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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In Baby Beach, 10 participants created sand sculptures for the contest during the 46th Annual Festival of Whales on Saturday, March 4. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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In Baby Beach, 10 participants created sand sculptures for the contest during the 46th Annual Festival of Whales on Saturday, March 4. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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In Baby Beach, 10 participants created sand sculptures for the contest during the 46th Annual Festival of Whales on Saturday, March 4. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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In Baby Beach, 10 participants created sand sculptures for the contest during the 46th Annual Festival of Whales on Saturday, March 4. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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In Baby Beach, 10 participants created sand sculptures for the contest during the 46th Annual Festival of Whales on Saturday, March 4. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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In Baby Beach, 10 participants created sand sculptures for the contest during the 46th Annual Festival of Whales on Saturday, March 4. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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In Baby Beach, 10 participants created sand sculptures for the contest during the 46th Annual Festival of Whales on Saturday, March 4. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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In the Harbor, woodies lined up for a Woodie Car Show during the 46th Festival of Whales on Saturday, March 4. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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In the Harbor, woodies lined up for a Woodie Car Show during the 46th Festival of Whales on Saturday, March 4. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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In the Harbor, woodies lined up for a Woodie Car Show during the 46th Festival of Whales on Saturday, March 4. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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In the Harbor, woodies lined up for a Woodie Car Show during the 46th Festival of Whales on Saturday, March 4. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

Pacific Coast Highway filled with residents and visitors as the annual Festival of Whales Parade kicked off the 46th annual event on Saturday morning.

Along with the parade, there was a street fair at La Plaza Park, an art fair, woodie car and Corvette show, a sand sculpture contest and more throughout the city.

The Festival continues Sunday, March 5 and March 11 and 12. To check out the event guide, click here.

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The Festival of Whales parade traveled down Pacific Coast Highway on Saturday, March 4. Photo: Alan Gibby

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The Festival of Whales parade traveled down Pacific Coast Highway on Saturday, March 4. Photo: Alan Gibby

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The Festival of Whales parade traveled down Pacific Coast Highway on Saturday, March 4. Photo: Alan Gibby

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The Festival of Whales parade traveled down Pacific Coast Highway on Saturday, March 4. Photo: Alan Gibby

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The Festival of Whales parade traveled down Pacific Coast Highway on Saturday, March 4. Photo: Alan Gibby

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The Festival of Whales parade traveled down Pacific Coast Highway on Saturday, March 4. Photo: Alan Gibby

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The Festival of Whales parade traveled down Pacific Coast Highway on Saturday, March 4. Photo: Alan Gibby

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The Festival of Whales parade traveled down Pacific Coast Highway on Saturday, March 4. Photo: Alan Gibby

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The Festival of Whales parade traveled down Pacific Coast Highway on Saturday, March 4. Photo: Alan Gibby

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The Festival of Whales parade traveled down Pacific Coast Highway on Saturday, March 4. Photo: Alan Gibby

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The Festival of Whales parade traveled down Pacific Coast Highway on Saturday, March 4. Photo: Alan Gibby

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The Festival of Whales parade traveled down Pacific Coast Highway on Saturday, March 4. Photo: Alan Gibby

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The Festival of Whales parade traveled down Pacific Coast Highway on Saturday, March 4. Photo: Alan Gibby

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Councilman John Tomlinson waves during the Festival of Whales parade on Saturday, March 4. Photo: Alan Gibby

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The Festival of Whales parade traveled down Pacific Coast Highway on Saturday, March 4. Photo: Alan Gibby

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The Festival of Whales parade traveled down Pacific Coast Highway on Saturday, March 4. Photo: Alan Gibby

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The Festival of Whales parade traveled down Pacific Coast Highway on Saturday, March 4. Photo: Alan Gibby

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The Festival of Whales parade traveled down Pacific Coast Highway on Saturday, March 4. Photo: Alan Gibby

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The Festival of Whales parade traveled down Pacific Coast Highway on Saturday, March 4. Photo: Alan Gibby

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The Festival of Whales parade traveled down Pacific Coast Highway on Saturday, March 4. Photo: Alan Gibby

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Grand Marshal Rachel Tilly holds up her 2015 WSL Longboard Champion trophy during the Festival of Whales Parade on Saturday, March 4. Photo: Alan Gibby

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The Festival of Whales parade traveled down Pacific Coast Highway on Saturday, March 4. Photo: Alan Gibby

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The Festival of Whales parade traveled down Pacific Coast Highway on Saturday, March 4. Photo: Alan Gibby

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The Festival of Whales parade traveled down Pacific Coast Highway on Saturday, March 4. Photo: Alan Gibby

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The Festival of Whales parade traveled down Pacific Coast Highway on Saturday, March 4. Photo: Alan Gibby

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The Festival of Whales parade traveled down Pacific Coast Highway on Saturday, March 4. Photo: Alan Gibby

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The Festival of Whales parade traveled down Pacific Coast Highway on Saturday, March 4. Photo: Alan Gibby

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The Festival of Whales parade traveled down Pacific Coast Highway on Saturday, March 4. Photo: Alan Gibby

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The Festival of Whales parade traveled down Pacific Coast Highway on Saturday, March 4. Photo: Alan Gibby

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The Festival of Whales parade traveled down Pacific Coast Highway on Saturday, March 4. Photo: Alan Gibby

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The Festival of Whales parade traveled down Pacific Coast Highway on Saturday, March 4. Photo: Alan Gibby

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The Festival of Whales parade traveled down Pacific Coast Highway on Saturday, March 4. Photo: Alan Gibby

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The Festival of Whales parade traveled down Pacific Coast Highway on Saturday, March 4. Photo: Alan Gibby

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The Festival of Whales parade traveled down Pacific Coast Highway on Saturday, March 4. Photo: Alan Gibby

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The Festival of Whales parade traveled down Pacific Coast Highway on Saturday, March 4. Photo: Alan Gibby

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The Festival of Whales parade traveled down Pacific Coast Highway on Saturday, March 4. Photo: Alan Gibby

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The Festival of Whales parade traveled down Pacific Coast Highway on Saturday, March 4. Photo: Alan Gibby

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The Festival of Whales parade traveled down Pacific Coast Highway on Saturday, March 4. Photo: Alan Gibby

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The Festival of Whales parade traveled down Pacific Coast Highway on Saturday, March 4. Photo: Alan Gibby

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During the 46th Annual Festival of Whales, guests traveled through La Plaza Park through the Street Fair on Saturday, March 4. Photo: Alan Gibby

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The Festival of Whales parade traveled down Pacific Coast Highway on Saturday, March 4. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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