
Parade Start Time: 9:30AM
Since 1874, the city of Modesto has celebrated the 4th of July with a parade through downtown. This year is no exception. A downtown parade at 9:30 a.m., will kick off this year’s Independence Day Celebration, on Friday, July 4th!
Celebrating America’s Youth
The parade is organized by the Modesto Kiwanis Clubs who wish you a safe and memorable Independence Day Celebration!
Parade Start Time: 9:30 AM Sharp!
Grand Marshals
Modesto Children’s Museum
Friends of the Modesto Library
American Dream:
El Rematito Flea Market
Pedro and Candy Marquez

Hometown Hero:
Modesto Fire Department
409 12th Street, Modesto

Parade Announcers: Chris Murphy, DJ Walker, Chris Meyers, Arnie Rodriguez, Moises Martinez, Coach DJ Seeley, TNT (DJ), & Cumulus Media DJs
Official Parade Photographer: Rojas Photography
Official Parade Videographer & Drone Specialist:
MYTV26
National Anthem: will be sung by Cinderella Farcas
Parade Route Vendors Contact - David Epps (209)505-4096
Food Vendors Contact - Caroline (209)581-5036
2025 Parade Judges
Yamilet Valladolid (Head Judge), David Alonso, Amy Collier Carroll, Khani Gustafson, Erica Inacio Guttierrez, Marian Kaanon, Laurie Maki, Sam Pierstoff, Carlos Virgen and José Moreno, as an alternate.

Parade Entry Deadline
Your entry must be received by June 24th to secure your spot in the parade. Entries should be mailed to Modesto Kiwanis Club, 4th of July Parade, PO Box 176, Denair, CA 95316.
This Year’s Fireworks Display
Details To Be Announced
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