Crown City History I N C O L L A B O R AT I O N W I T H C O R O N A D O H I S T O R I C A L A S S O C I AT I O N
Patriotism surrounds us BY C A RO L PA S T O R C O R O N A D O H I S T O R I C A L A S S O C I AT I O N VO L U N T E E R
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uch is written each year about patriotism in Coronado. Our celebrations for Independence Day date back to 1888 when we had our first small parade two years before the city of Coronado became incorporated in 1890. Since that small hometown event, our local celebrations have evolved into footraces, skydiving exhibits, the largest parade in the west and fireworks both in Coronado and across the bay. Indeed, patriotism runs throughout our history. It has been pointed out that we are perhaps one of the most patriotic communities in our country. In the late 1960s and early ’70s, we were noted as having the most retired admirals living here. Many owned homes here, while others chose to reside in the new condos at the Coronado Shores starting in the late ’60s. I was personally fortunate enough to have spent one New Year’s Day at a friend’s condo
An A-7 Corsair landing on the USS Midway.
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