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SLIDESHOW: Ocean Festival Kicks Off Weekend
Saturday's competitions and events were just the start of the two-day festival at the San Clemente Pier.
The San Clemente Ocean Festival, billed as the "Greatest Show on Surf," kicked off the 35th year of the event Saturday morning with competitions, an art show, and a classic woody car display at the municipal pier.
Organizers say the festival attracts more than 50,000 visitors annually from all over Southern California to Hawaii and Australia.
The festival continues Sunday with a sand sculpture contest, mermaid parade and the California Waterman and Waterwoman championships.
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Free parking and shuttle service to the festival is available at San Clemente High School.
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