Modesto’s Independence Day Parade

Attention Parade Winners:
Starting Friday, July 12 (after 9 am), contact:
Jay’s Trophy Shop, 1100 Carver Rd, Ste M, Modesto.
Phone: (209)529-4912, to make arrangements for picking up your award.
Email: jaystrophy [@] comcast.net
Shop Hours: M-W-Th-F: 9am-5pm, Tues. 12-5pm.

***Winner’s List Below***

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!

Our 2025 parade theme:

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

Pedro and Candy Marquez from El Rematito Flea Market

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

Parade Announcers: Chris Murphy, DJ Walker, Rick 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: was 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.