Check out our OC photographers’ favorite images from June 2023

Matt Mason and his son Kieran play a game in front of their ’74 Westfalia camper van in Huntington Beach, CA on Friday, June 2, 2023. A VW car show was part of the events for the North American launch of the ID.Buzz, the all-electric version of the classic VW bus. (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Rory Murray takes a picture of the Prado Dam Bicentennial Mural during a dedication ceremony in Corona, CA, on Friday, June 2, 2023. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Vera Sanders jumps as her husband takes a photo during the North American launch of the ID.Buzz, the all-electric version of the classic VW bus, in Huntington Beach, CA on Friday, June 2, 2023. The pair were visiting from Germany. (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Santa Margarita’s Blake Wilson does a flip as teammates celebrate their win over La Costa Canyon in the championship game of the CIF Southern California Division I Regional playoffs at Santa Margarita High School in Rancho Santa Margarita on Saturday, June 3, 2023. Santa Margarita won the game 3-2. (Photo by Mark Rightmire, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Steven Espinoza with the OC Sharks plows through the water during the 50 meter breast stroke to take first place during the Southern California Special Olympics in Long Beach on Saturday, June 10, 2023. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)
About 4,500 Marines and sailors deployed with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Group and the USS Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, started returning to Southern California. On Tuesday, more than 1200 Marines got off Navy ships and came ashore Navy hovercrafts sea Camp Pendleton. Equipment and vehicles were also offloaded. Sailors will leave the three-ship group later this week in San Diego. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Eloise Daut holds the legs of Esmeralda Romano as she uses a pool noodle for a mock rescue at the Boys & Girls Club of Fullerton on Wednesday, June 14, 2023. The pair were participating in a ZAC Camp that teaches water safety, first aid and drowning prevention to children ages 6-9. (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG)
As the crowd watches, Angelo Esposito puckers up while competing in the jalapeño-eating contest at the 39th Annual Tustin Street Fair and Chili Cook-Off on Sunday, June 4, 2023. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Tatyanna Contreras gestures to the crowd after getting her diploma during the El Modena High School graduation ceremony at Fred Kelly Stadium in Orange, CA, on Thursday, June 8, 2023. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Workers replace the iconic red roof at the end of the pier in Huntington Beach, CA, on Monday, June 12, 2023. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Kathryn Zahm jumps into the arms of her husband, Maj. Andrew Do, after he returns to Camp Pendleton on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 after a seven-month deployment. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)
A graduate celebrates getting his diploma during the Fountain Valley High School graduation ceremony at Orange Coast College in Costa Mesa, CA, on Wednesday, June 14, 2023. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Mac Hinsch checks out the tidepools during an event at Crystal Cove State Park in Laguna Beach, CA on Wednesday, June 14, 2023. The ranger-led program was part of California State Parks Week, June 14 to 18. (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Ethan Ma, 7, walks through a display of 248 American flags in Irvine’s William R. Mason Regional Park on Wednesday, June 14, 2023. The flags recognize the U.S. Army’s 248th birthday and also commemorates Flag Day. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Faris triplets: Willan, from left, Ella, and Gracie, in Orange on Monday, June 19, 2023, star in Wes Anderson’s new film, “Asteroid City,” which was shot in Spain in the summer of 2021 and opens on Friday, June 23. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)
UC Irvine graduates from the Claire Trevor School of the Arts, the School of Education and the School of Physical Sciences, leave the Bren Events Center in Irvine on Saturday, June 17, 2023 after commencement.(Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Roller Derby player Flint, who goes by SureBlock Holmes, during practice at a track in Garden Grove, CA, on Wednesday, June 14, 2023. Flint coaches the High Tide Derby roller derby team. The mostly queer team will be skating in the OC Pride Parade. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Chanelle Gonzalez plays guitar as Mia Navarrete listens during a gathering at Alianza Translatinx in Santa Ana, CA on Friday, June 16, 2023. Alianza Translatinx is focused on meeting basic needs, advancing equity and promoting inclusivity for the LGBTQ+ community. (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Workers place some of the estimated 3,000 truckloads of new sand between Capistrano Beach and Doheny State Beach in Dana Point, CA, on Monday, June 19, 2023. The project will bring 45,000 cubic yards of sand to the severely eroded beach. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Members of the High Tide Derby roller derby team do a cheer during practice at a track in Garden Grove, CA, on Wednesday, June 14, 2023. The mostly queer team will be skating in the OC Pride Parade. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)
The first truckloads of sand are unloaded at Capo Beach in Dana Point, CA on Thursday, June 15, 2023. The sand replenishment project is being done between Capo Beach and south Doheny State Beach. (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Dance enthusiasts dance to the music of Micheal Jackson’s song “Beat It” during the Tuesday Night Dance: Broadway in the Julianne and George Argyros Plaza in Costa Mesa on Tuesday, June 20, 2023. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)
June Flores greets a horse at Cow Camp at Rancho Mission Viejo in south Orange County, CA on Tuesday, June 20, 2023. The visit to Cow Camp was part of Ranch Camp through the YMCA of Orange County. (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Grant Miller, 5, holds his head up as he watches his siblings and friends bury him in sand at Doheny State Beach in Dana Point, CA, on Monday, June 19, 2023. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)
San Clemente Junior Lifeguard Rooney Beatty, 11, jumps off the San Clemente Pier in San Clemente on Monday, June 19, 2023. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)
San Clemente Junior Lifeguards lineup along the railing as they prepare to jump off the San Clemente Pier in San Clemente on Monday, June 19, 2023. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)
A camper tries to avoid getting roped by cowboy Deedge Laster at Cow Camp at Rancho Mission Viejo in south Orange County, CA on Tuesday, June 20, 2023. The visit to Cow Camp was part of Ranch Camp through the YMCA of Orange County. (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Kanya Sesser skates at “Sandlot Times” in San Clemente, CA, on Wednesday, June 21, 2023. June 21 is Go Skate Day a quasi-holiday for skaters to celebrate their craft. Ryan Sheckler’s private training facility held a gathering to mark the and launches his “Skate for A Cause” fundraiser, which aims at raising $250,000 for various skate-related causes. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Students practice learning CPR during a class taught by Amanda Brady, EMT and community educator for Falck Mobile Health, at Falck’s office in Orange on Wednesday, June 21, 2023. Orange County United Way’s United for Student Success initiative has partnered with Falck to provide EMT training to 20-30 Orange County students and introduce them to a career as an EMT. (Photo by Mark Rightmire, Orange County Register/SCNG)
The OC Pride parade cruises down 3rd Street in Santa Ana on Saturday, June 24, 2023 with groups, including employees from Kohl’s, waving their colorful flags. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Derby, owned by Kentucky Gallahue of San Diego, relaxes as he rides his surfboard during the Surf Dog event of the Incredible Dog Challenge western regional competition held at Huntington State Beach in Huntington Beach on Friday, June 23, 2023. The competition continues with the finals on Saturday, June 24th. (Photo by Mark Rightmire, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Cherie, owned by Dan Nykolayko of Newport Beach, rides the surfboard into the beach during the Surf Dog event of the Incredible Dog Challenge western regional competition held at Huntington State Beach in Huntington Beach on Friday, June 23, 2023. The competition continues with the finals on Saturday, June 24th. (Photo by Mark Rightmire, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Lyndsey Kuehn George, right, dances with her daughters, Davey, 4, left, and Bryce , 3, center, to the music of the Kelly Boyz Band during the Tustin’s Concert in the Park series at Peppertree Park in Tustin on Wednesday, June 21, 2023. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Alan Weiner, left, takes a photo of CC Crabtree posing in a cutout of a bus at the annual Laguna Woodstock music festival held at Clubhouse 2 in Laguna Woods on Saturday, June 24, 2023. Bands played as people picnicked on the lawn during the annual event. (Photo by Mark Rightmire, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Jeff Grubles attends the annual Laguna Woodstock music festival held at Clubhouse 2 in Laguna Woods on Saturday, June 24, 2023. People dressed in their best 1960’s and 70’s attire, danced to the live music and picnicked on the lawn during the annual event. (Photo by Mark Rightmire, Orange County Register/SCNG)
David Smith, a volleyball player with the U.S. national team, at the training facility in Anaheim on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. The U.S. team will play during the 2023 Volleyball Nations League competition held at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim on July 4-9, which will include teams from: Argentina, Bulgaria, Cuba, France, Germany, Iran and Serbia. (Photo by Mark Rightmire, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Walter Muneton, President of the Garden Grove Unified School District, high-fives his daughter Esme, 3, after she kicked a goal as they try out the new field following a GGUSD ribbon cutting ceremony at Santiago High School to dedicate the school’s new state of the art athletic facilities including an all-weather nine-lane synthetic track and a new football/soccer field in Garden Grove on Monday, June 26, 2023. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Red, white and blue streamers cover the audience during a scene from Rogers: The Musical at the Hyperion Theater inside Disney California Adventure in Anaheim, CA, on Thursday, June 29, 2023. Rogers: The Musical is a fictional Broadway musical in the Marvel Cinematic Universe centered on the life of Steve Rogers / Captain America. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Fullerton’s Sunny Hills High School english teacher Jessica Espinosa, left, takes a selfie with soon-to-be-graduates: Damian Sanchez, Matthew Sanchez, back center, Raul Mora, Turner Buis, instructional aide, and Eunice Lee, school psychologist, prior to the start of their graduation ceremony at the Fullerton District Stadium in Fullerton on Thursday, June 1, 2023. (Photo by Mark Rightmire, Orange County Register/SCNG)
As owner Tammy Strassenberg of Camp Verde, Arizona, right, watches, Buckshot flies through the air as he prepares to grab a hanging bumper after running and leaping off a 40-foot long stage only to land in a large pool of water during the Fetch It! event of the Incredible Dog Challenge western regional competition held at Huntington State Beach in Huntington Beach on Friday, June 23, 2023. The competition continues with the finals on Saturday, June 24th. (Photo by Mark Rightmire, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Linda Jones, left, takes a selfie as a group of friends pose in their 1960’s and 70’s attire at the annual Laguna Woodstock music festival held at Clubhouse 2 in Laguna Woods on Saturday, June 24, 2023. Bands played as people picnicked on the lawn during the annual event. (Photo by Mark Rightmire, Orange County Register/SCNG)
A protester, left, argues with an LGBTQ+ supporter during the OC Pride parade in Santa Ana on Saturday, June 24, 2023. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)

We asked our photographers to pick their favorite moments from June 2023, and here are some they selected.

Graduations was the theme of June, with some pride, dogs and sports to round out the gloomy weather.

In Huntington Beach, Volkswagen held their North American launch for the ID.Buzz, the new, electric version, of the classic bus. The event included a car show of classic buses.

Patriotism was in full display this month, 248 American flags were placed at Irvine’s William R. Mason Regional Park to recognize the U.S. Army’s 248th birthday and commemorate Flag Day. Prado Dam’s Bicentennial Mural makeover was completed and the new musical based on Captain America premiere at Disneyland. And, Marines jumped in to the arms of family members as they returned to Camp Pendleton after a seven-month deployment.

People gathered in Santa Ana for the annual OC Pride parade and festival.

Dogs were hangin’ 20 as they hit the waves south of the pier in Huntington Beach during the Incredible Dog Challenge western regional competition. The event also included agility, diving dogs, the Fetch It event and Jack Russell races.

Down in south Orange County, seniors held their annual Laguna Woodstock music festival. People dressed in their best 1960s and ’70s attire, danced to the live music and picnicked on the lawn during the annual event.

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