GARDEN GROVE : Vereen Heads Parade

Thousands of people are expected to attend today’s Strawberry Festival Parade that begins at 10:30 a.m. with actor and dancer Ben Vereen as grand marshal.

Other Saturday festival events include a celebrity breakfast at 8 a.m., a battle of the bands at noon, a celebrity autograph session at 12:30 p.m. and a talent show at 7:30 p.m.

The festival also includes carnival rides, arts-and-crafts booths, food and game booths, and civic displays.