Modesto Kiwanis Club Presents
Modesto’s Independence Day
Parade & Festival
Parade Start Time: 9:30AM
Since 1874, the city of Modesto has celebrated the 4th of July with a parade through downtown.
Our 2019 parade theme:
“Celebrating Our Freedoms”
(100 Years of Music & Service)
Organized by the Modesto Kiwanis Club. Have a safe and wonderful 4th of July celebration!
Parade Start Time: 9:30 AM Sharp!
Grand Marshals: TBA
4th of July Champions: TBA
Parade Announcers: Chris Murphy & DJ Walker
Official Parade Photographer: TBA
Official Parade Videographer & Drone Specialist: TBA
National Anthem: will be sung by TBA.
Parade Route Vendors Contact - David Epps (209)557-2844
Festival Vendors Contact - Caroline (209)581-5036
2019 Parade Judges
Ron Emerzian as Judge Chairman, plus Carol Whiteside, Marie Silveira, Kate Trompetter, Dennis Wilson, Suzy Luna, Adrian Crane, Marion Kaanon, Wendy Byrd, Ron Dickerson, and Emerson Johnson as Equestrian Judge.
“Born on the 4th of July?” Anyone 1-100, who was born on the 4th of July, is invited to join the annual float by emailing Rachelle Barkus at teach2120@yahoo.com or call (209)681-4925.
4th of July
11 AM - 3 PM
Tenth Street Plaza
1010 10th Street
Activities for Kids, Live Music,
Food, Arts, Crafts and Gift Venders
Flag Raising Ceremony
For questions call (209)529-9303
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.
2019 Parade Winners
- Best Overall Trophy - Roberts Auto/Valley Music
- Chairman’s Trophy - My Little Balloon Co. - Denise Seymour
- Overall Equestrian Unit - Mid Valley Agricultural Services
- Individual Equestrian - Mid Valley Agricultural Services
- Equestrian Club - Los Charros de la Vivian Road
- Farm Entry - EXACT Harvesting Corporation
- Antique Car (Pre-1940) - Don’s Mobile Glass
- Classic Car (Pre-1973) - Central Valley British Car Club
- Custom Car - Modesto Kiwanis
- Antique Car Club - Modesto Area A’s
- Custom Car Club - Impalas Car Club Modesto
- Motorcycle Group - Modesto Police Traffic Unit
- Marching Band - Modesto City Schools
- Musical Group - The Wet Bandidos
- Military Unit - Central CA Valley Squadron-Commemorative Air Force
- Color Guard - American Legion Post #74 Color Guard
- Corporate Entry - Frantz Wholesale Nursury
- Non-Profit Group - Stanislaus Area Crime Stoppers
- Comical/Entertaining Entry - Sit Means Sit Dog Training
- Kids Group - YES Company
- Political Entry - Councilmember Kristi Ah You
Thank A Kiwanian: Kiwanis Club of Modesto, and North Modesto Kiwanis
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