La Mesa Flag Day Parade once again a hit

community members enjoying the 2023 parade along la mesa blvd

carol lockwood grand marshal driven by guy mc elroy san diego model a club 1930 model a deluxe — Grand Marshal Carol Lockwood rides in a 1930 Model A.

grossmont high school royal blue regiment — The GHS Royal Blue Regiment.

The annual La Mesa Flag Day Parade proved a hit once again this year.

The 24^th annual event began at the intersection of Memorial Drive, University Avenue and La Mesa Blvd., heading west through the La Mesa Village to Acacia Ave. The Grossmont High School Royal Blue Regiment and the Navy Junior ROTC Color Guard led the parade.

This year’s Grand Marshal was Carol Lockwood who was chosen to be honored based on her more than 50 years of service as an educator with the Grossmont Unified School District and involvement in numerous city projects, committees and programs. Lockwood has volunteered with numerous La Mesa organizations and programs, including the La Mesa History Center, La Mesa Beautiful, Safe Routes to School, the Mobility Action Plan, La Mesa Community Garden, and the La Mesa Flag Day Parade Committee.

The La Mesa Community Relations and Veterans Commission provided free ice cream bars at “The Lookout” at Legacy Park on the corner of La Mesa Blvd., 4^th St., and Allison Ave.

Photos by CeCe Photogaphy