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Menlo Park | 4th of July Parade and Celebration | 2013

Thursday, July 4, 2013 - 11:45 am to 2:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
Downtown Menlo Park | 1100 Merrill Street, Menlo Park

Join in on the 2013 Menlo Park July 4th Parade on Thursday, July 4, 2013.

This small town, fun-filled parade begins at 11:45 am from the parking lot on Chestnut Street at Santa Cruz Avenue (behind Wells Fargo bank).

Decorate your bike, tricycle, wagon, golf cart, or float and parade down Santa Cruz Avenue to Burgess Park.

After the parade, stick around for a 4th of July celebration in Burgess Park (Alma & Burgess Ave.) from noon-2:30 pm. There will be food, music and many fun activities.

Please note, there may be a fee for some activities at the celebration. In 2012, a $6 wristband was required for some activities (most likely kids activities).

Links: Event details

Cost: FREE*

*Free to participate in the parade; some activities at the celebration may require a fee (most likely kids activities). Bring money for food and drinks at the celebration.

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Categories: **Annual Event**, 4th of July, Eating & Drinking, Fairs & Festivals, Fun & Games, Kids & Families, Peninsula

Venue: Downtown Menlo Park

Address: 1100 Merrill Street, Menlo Park

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