Celebrating 45 Years of Ocean Beach Christmas Parade Magic
By Mike James
This Saturday marks my 45th year as an announcer at the Ocean Beach Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting—a tradition started by my brothers and that’s grown into an important part of my life.
It all began in 1980 when my brother Rich and a few friends strolled down Newport Avenue to the very first OB Xmas Tree playing Christmas carols on kazoos. That year, I officially MC’d the OB Tree Lighting, so I’m counting it as the start!
Celebrating 45 Years of Ocean Beach Christmas Parade Magic
By Mike James
This Saturday marks my 45th year as an announcer at the Ocean Beach Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting—a tradition started by my brothers and that’s grown into an important part of my life.
It all began in 1980 when my brother Rich and a few friends strolled down Newport Avenue to the very first OB Xmas Tree playing Christmas carols on kazoos. That year, I officially MC’d the OB Tree Lighting, so I’m counting it as the start!