Newlyweds John Ambert and Jamie Wurtzbacher tied the knot at the pier and rode in the holiday parade. Photo by Chris Stone
Newlyweds on a wedding cake float with their party in tow were toasted Saturday night at the 37th Annual OB Holiday Parade.
The couple said their “I do’s” at the pier in the afternoon.
Ocean Beach natives John Ambert and Jamie Wurtzbacher met at the 2011 OB parade and got engaged at the parade last year. The groom is chairman of the OB Planning Board, and the bride works at the YMCA.
Newlyweds John Ambert and Jamie Wurtzbacher tied the knot at the pier and rode on a wedding cake float. Photo by Chris Stone
Saturday, thousands lining Newport Avenue in the beach community shared in the couple’s wedding day joy.
They rode in the parade amid 100 entries including bands, floats, woodies, dancers, bagpipes, motorcycles, military units, police and fire department crews and, of course, Santa in sunglasses.
With the theme “The Year of the Pier with Holiday Cheer – Celebrating 50 Years!” the parade started just after sunset at Sunset Cliffs Boulevard and cruised down the street to the beach.
Dignitaries in the parade included San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer, Assemblyman-elect Todd Gloria and San Diego Councilwoman Lori Zapf.
Riders on the Inn at Sunset Cliffs go “fishing” on their makeshift pier. Photo by Chris Stone
OB resident Diane Peterson and her dog, Reef, get ready for the parade on Newport Avenue. Photo by Chris Stone
An Easter Island character greets spectators. Photo by Chris Stone
Young girls are bundled up and share in the holiday atmosphere. Photo by Chris Stone
A rider on the Christmas on Mars float greets spectators. Photo by Chris Stone
A member of a bagpipe group warms up before the parade. Photo by Chris Stone
Colorful characters join in the holiday parade. Photo by Chris Stone
A crescent moon is seen through a lighted peace sign on Newport Avenue. Photo by Chris Stone
Woodies were highlights on the OB Pier. Photo by Chris Stone
City Councilwoman Lorie Zapf greets spectators at the Ocean Beach Hotel. Photo by Chris Stone
Young dancers perform along the parade route. Photo by Chris Stone
Two young girls greet the parade. Photo by Chris Stone
Fake snow is blown over a Santa balloon along the parade route. Photo by Chris Stone
A band plays atop a float in the OB parade. Photo by Chris Stone
An actor advertises the Bawdy Show. Photo by Chris Stone
A young rider gets an elevated look from a float. Photo by Chris Stone
Girls dressed in their Santa suits get ready for the parade along Newport Avenue in Ocean Beach. Photo by Chris Stone
Sharks were on the loose on the parade route by the beach. Photo by Chris Stone
Families watched the parade from the Ocean Beach Hotel and from the top of local businesses. Photo by Chris Stone
Newport Avenue is readied for the OB Holiday Parade. Photo by Chris Stone
Riders in the Christmas on Mars float pass the OB Christmas tree. Photo by Chris Stone
Newlyweds John Ambert and Jamie Wurtzbacher tied the knot at the pier and rode on a wedding cake float. Photo by Chris Stone
Riders on the Christmas on Mars float are bathed in green light. Photo by Chris Stone
The loud revving of motorcycles was too much for one toddler. Photo by Chris Stone
A seagull wishes all happy holidays. Photo by Chris Stone
Santa with red shades ends the parade. Photo by Chris Stone
A decorated VW bus cruises along the beach by the OB Christmas tree. Photo by Chris Stone
Men ride down Newport Avenue on kegs in the OB Holiday Parade. Photo by Chris Stone
A youngster in a “cup of coffee” rides on the OB Beans Coffee Roasters float. Photo by Chris Stone
Newlyweds John Ambert and Jamie Wurtzbacher tied the knot at the pier and rode in the holiday parade. Photo by Chris Stone
Newlyweds John Ambert and Jamie Wurtzbacher tied the knot at the pier and rode in the holiday parade. Photo by Chris Stone
Spectators next to the left-leaning OB Christmas tree get ready to watch the parade as the sun sets. Photo by Chris Stone
