On Thursday, the City of Alameda hosted their annual July 4th parade across the streets of the city, from Park Street all the way to Webster street. With more than 150 entries including everything from three-wheeled cars to fire engines, horses and donkeys to mysterious sea creatures, and so many more inspired participants and spectators, Maurice Ramirez captured the colors and faces and enthusiasm of America’s longest Independence Day parade.

Maurice Ramirez is the official photographer for the City of Alameda. Reach him at [email protected]. His photography is collected at MauriceRamirez.com. His posts are collected at AlamedaPost.com/Maurice-Ramirez. All photos and video are ©2024 Maurice Ramirez.