JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. — Hundreds of people gathered at Jacksonville Beach on Sunday to celebrate the opening of the beach season.
The 70th annual Opening of the Beaches parade began around 2 p.m.
Looks like Opening of the Beaches was a success! Jax Beach is packed! pic.twitter.com/frxJ0eGwPa
— Erin Clanahan (@ErinClanahanCBM) April 24, 2016
Streets are packed for 70th annual "Opening of the Beaches" parade! @ActionNewsJax pic.twitter.com/ohHvcBiT28
— Kevin Clark (@KClark_News) April 24, 2016
Opening of the beaches used to mark the day when cars were allowed to begin to drive on the sand.
Parade-goers said the opening is an annual tradition for them.
“It’s a tradition every year, pushing the stroller," said one parade-goer. "Ever since she was a little girl.”
Beautiful day for a parade: The beaches are open pic.twitter.com/mJeYyNOK7K
— Kevin Clark (@KClark_News) April 24, 2016
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