The Garden Grove Strawberry Festival marks its 64th anniversary with four days of fun this weekend.
A highlight of the festival is always the parade, which on Saturday will kick off at 10 a.m. and travels Chapman Avenue, Euclid Avenue and down by Garden Grove High. The parade will feature floats, equestrian groups, marching bands and more.
The festival launches with an opening reception on Friday and continues through Memorial Day. It takes place along Main Street and up to Euclid Avenue. There will be a shopping area, youth rides and rides for the more adventurous, carnival games, a live butterfly exhibit, lots of food for sale and more.
Bands will be performing throughout the weekend and there are contests such as the Strawberry Fashion Frenzy Saturday afternoon, Berry, Berry Beautiful Baby on Sunday morning and Redhead Roundup on Monday morning.
There is also the 5K Strawberry Stomp on Saturday.
If you go
When: Festival hours are 1 to 10 p.m. on May 24; 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on May 25 and 26; and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on May 27
Where: At the Village Green, along Main Street and around that area, check online for a map
Cost: Free admission, $40 unlimited all-day wristbands ($35 on Friday)
Information: strawberryfestival.org
