The 2026 Mission Viejo Parade in 120 Seconds

A float in the 2026 Mission Viejo Parade celebrating 250 years of the American story.

It was hot. It was humid. But that didn’t stop thousands of residents and visitors from turning out for Mission Viejo’s annual 4th of July Street Faire, where the city celebrated both Independence Day and the 250th anniversary of the American story.

Chelsey Whitaker: Healing with Sound

Mission Viejo resident Chelsey Whitaker uses sound and vibration to heal and help clients experience deep calm.

Mission Viejo sound healer Chelsey Whitaker employs sound baths help people manage anxiety, soothe the nervous system and reconnect with themselves. Instruments such as singing bowls, bells, chimes and ocean drums create soothing sounds and vibrations that promote natural relaxation and heightened levels of contemplation and awareness.