Modesto Kiwanis Club & The City Of Modesto Present
Modesto’s Independence Day Parade
Tuesday, July 4th
Parade Chairman:
Jeremiah Williams
(209) 522-3066
Sponsorship Contact:
Jeremiah Williams
(209) 522-3066
Entry Chairman:
John Field, DDS
(209) 480-1824
Media Chairman:
Savannah Williams
(209) 422-9616
Attention Parade Trophy Winners:
Starting Monday, July 10 (after 9 am), contact:
Jay’s Trophy Shop 1100 Carver Rd, Ste 2, Modesto.
Call (209)529-4912, to make arrangements for picking up your trophy.
Email: jaystrophy [@] comcast.net
Shop Hours: M-W-Th-F: 9am-5pm, Tues. 12-5pm.
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 Fourth of July celebration, on July 4th!
Our 2023 parade theme was:
“Sun, Stars & Stripes”
4th Of July Festival
4th of July Festival, starting at 8:00am, at Gallo Center For The Arts, 1000 “I” Street. Click here for the 4th of July Festival Flyer.
This year’s 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 Marshals
Graffiti USA Classic Car Museum, Founders
Parade Champions:
Brian & Laura Gini — Collins Electrical Company
Hometown Hero:
DaRon Bland playing for the Dallas Cowboys
Parade Announcers: Chris Murphy & DJ Walker
Official Parade Photographer: Joan Barnett Lee
Official Parade Videographer & Drone Specialist: My TV 26
National Anthem: will be sung by Allison VanGuilder.
Parade Route Vendors Contact - David Epps (209)557-2844
Food Vendors Contact - Caroline (209)581-5036
2023 Parade Judges
Lynn Dickersonson as Head Judge, Katie Barber, Yamilet Villadolid, Amy Carroll, Fallon Ferris, Johnny Garcia, George Gardner, Marian Kaanon, and Todd Aaronson.
“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 calling Jennie Dickey at (209)487-4141.
This Year’s Fireworks Display
The Official Modesto Fireworks Display, was presented by Modesto Nuts will be at John Thurman Field starting around 7:00 pm on July 4th!
Parade Links
Media Support
2023 Parade Mobile DJs
2023 Parade Winners
- Chairman’s Trophy: #52 - Roberts Auto/My Little Balloon Co./Valley Music Institute
- Overall Equestrian Unit: #27 - Francis Mandel Farms
- Individual Equestrian: #28 - Rosa Lopez Agency-Farmers Insurance
- Farm Entry: #40 - Dutch Hollow Farms
- Antique Car Pre-1940: #59 - The Grapes of Wrath
- Classic Car Pre-1973: #95 - Modesto Mavericks Swim Team (1946 Dodge)
- Custom Car: #25 - F & M Bank
- Antique Car Club: #31 - Modesto Area A’s
- Custom Car Club: #92 - Corvette Car Enthusiast
- Motorcycle Group: #1 - Modesto Police Traffic Unit
- Marching Band: -No Entry-
- Musical Group: #71 - St. Andrew’s Society of Modesto
- Dance/Drill/Cheer Group: #84 - Blossom Independent Color Guard/Dance Group
- Military Unit: #2 - Armed Forces Honor Guard
- Color Guard: #5 - Veterans of Foreign Wars - VFW Modesto Post 3199
- Corporate Entry: #81 - Stanislaus Food Products
- Ethnic Group: #77 - Filipino-American Association of Stanislaus County
- Non-Profit Entry: #65 - Modesto Junior College
- Comical/Entertaining Entry: #34 - Aahmes Modesto Shrine Club
- Kids Group: #51 - Stanislaus County Library Foundation
Click here for Past Parade Winners
Thank A Kiwanian: Kiwanis Club of Modesto, and North Modesto Kiwanis
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