Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist, Aptos, CA
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2021 Aptos 4th of July Parade

The Worlds Shortest Parade - Aptos's annual Fourth of July Parade.

​The World's Shortest Parade takes place every year on the 4th of July in Aptos. The parade travels for approximately half a mile. It starts near the Rancho Del Mar Shopping Center and ends near the Bayview Hotel with a party at Aptos Village County Park afterwards.
The parade has its roots in a battle over a proposed development in Aptos. In 1961 a proposed change to local zoning laws would have made it possible for a cement plant to be built in the center of Aptos Village. Lucile Aldrich and other residents formed the Aptos Ladies Tuesday Evening Society to prevent the zoning change, and when they were successful a celebration was held on Memorial Day. The success of this event inspired the 4th of July celebration and parade that year.
The original course of the parade ran from the base of Trout Gulch Road to the business where Britannia Arms is today. The Aptos Ladies Tuesday Evening Society organized the event until 1992 when the duties were taken over by the Aptos Chamber of Commerce.

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Brian Raney and Nancy Shephard
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Heather Richardson & Thomas
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Nancy Goehring and Bart Coddington
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The Episcopal Church of ​St. John the Baptist
Aptos, California

ADDRESS
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125 Canterbury Drive
Aptos, CA 95003
OFFICE HOURS
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9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
​Mon. - Thurs.

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831-708-2278

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WORSHIP SCHEDULE
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Sundays, 8 a.m. Holy Eucharist, in person & online
Sundays, 10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist, in person & online
Mondays, 4:30 p.m., Evening Prayer, online
Mon-Fri, 10 p.m., Compline, online
Fridays, 12 p.m., NoonTime Prayer, in person

​See Virtual Worship & In Person Worship pages for more information.
  • Home
  • About Us
    • Our Mission & Values
    • Interim Rector
    • Assisting Clergy
    • Staff
    • Vestry
    • Joining St. John's
    • Our History
    • Campus Development History
    • Parish Survey 2022
    • Our Church Structure >
      • Anglican Communion
      • The Episcopal Church
      • Diocese of El Camino Real
  • Rector Search
  • Worship
    • Bulletins
    • 8:00 Sunday Service
    • 10:30 Sunday Service
    • Weekday Services
    • Music Ministries
    • Serving in Worship
    • Virtual Worship
    • Sermons
    • Sacraments & Life Events >
      • Memorial
  • Facilities
    • Building & Grounds
    • Our Campus
    • Operations
  • News & Events
    • Announcements
    • Events & Happenings
    • eNews
    • Calendar
  • Outreach
    • Community Youth Program
    • Helpful Shop
    • Advocacy
    • Local Outreach
    • Global Outreach
  • Parish Life
    • Pastoral Care
    • ECW
    • Hospitality
    • Small Groups
  • Formation
    • Children & Youth
    • Adult Formation
  • Documents
    • Vestry Meetings
    • Policies & Procedures
    • Committee Charges
    • Financials