Photos: 46th Annual Festival of Whales Day One

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Festival of Whales parade has previously traveled down Pacific Coast Highway in years past. This year, it will be held at Dana Point Harbor on Saturday, March 7 at 10 a.m. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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