Modesto Kiwanis Club & The City Of Modesto
Present
Modesto’s
Independence Day Parade
Attention Parade Trophy Winners:
Starting Friday, July 12 (after 9 am), contact:
Jay’s Trophy Shop, 1100 Carver Rd, Ste 2, Modesto.
Phone: (209)529-4912 and ask for Chuck, to make arrangements for picking up your trophy.
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 was no exception. A downtown parade at 9:30 a.m., kicked off this year’s Independence Day Celebration, on Thursday, July 4th!
Our 2024 parade theme:
Red, White and “Bloom”!
The parade was organized by the Modesto Kiwanis Clubs who wish you a safe and wonderful Independence Day celebration!
Parade Start Time: 9:30 AM Sharp!
Grand Marshal
The Modesto Garden Club
(Celebrating Their 100th Year)
Parade Champion:
Darin Morris
VMIRocks
Hometown Hero:
Jeffrey Reed
Reed Family Companies
Parade Announcers: Chris Murphy & DJ Walker
Official Parade Photographer: Rojas Photography
Official Parade Videographer & Drone Specialist:
Rojas Photography
National Anthem: will be sung by Tara Tyler
Parade Route Vendors Contact - David Epps (209)557-2844
Food Vendors Contact - Caroline (209)581-5036
2024 Parade Judges
Yamilet Valladolid (Head Judge), Fallon Ferris, Johnny García, George Gardner, Khani Gustafson, Ana Kanbara, José Moreno, Sam Pierstoff, Dr Brian Sanders and Marian Kaanon, as an alternate.
This year’s Honorary Judges: Lynn Dickerson.
“Born on the 4th of July?”
Anyone 1-100, who was born on the 4th of July, is invited to join the annual Born On The 4th Of July Float.
Call Kevin Scott at (209) 750-1968 to register and get more details. Be prepared to show your I.D.
Parade Entry Deadline
Your entry must be received by June 26th 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
Parade Links
Media Support
2023 Parade Mobile DJs
2024 Parade Winners
- Chairman’s Trophy: #39 - Stanislaus Food Products
- Best Overall Theme: #39 - Stanislaus Food Products
- Overall Equestrian Unit: #32 - Modesto Police Dept. Mounted Unit
- Individual Equestrian: None
- Farm Entry: #66 - Dutch Hollow Farms
- Antique Car Pre-1940: #42 - The Grapes of Wrath
- Classic Car Pre-1973: #100 - Jerry & Lily Thompson (66 Impala Convertiable)
- Custom Car: #99 - Jaime Clark Gray
- Antique Car Club: #34 - Modesto Area A’s Car Club
- Custom Car Club: #77 - Vettes With Attitude
- Motorcycle Group: #64 - Modesto Junior College
- Marching Band: #23- Modesto City Schools Combined Band
- Musical Group: #11 - Hit Replay Band
- Dance/Drill/Cheer Group: #65 - Naylee Canady / Baton Soloist
- Military Unit: #3 - American Legion Post #74
- Color Guard: #2 - Armed Forces Honor Guard
- Corporate Entry: #69 - Funworks
- Ethnic Group: #89 - Filipino-American Assoc of Stanislaus County
- Non-Profit Entry: #85 - Modesto Junior College
- Comical/Entertaining Entry: #25 - Modesto Nuts Baseball Club (BRONZE SPONSOR)
- Kids Group: #35 - Cubscout Pack 14 Modesto
Click here for Past Parade Winners
Thank A Kiwanian: Kiwanis Club of Modesto and, North Modesto Kiwanis
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