Redwood City’s 4th of July Parade, Festival & Fireworks | 2025
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Downtown Redwood City | Broadway and Hamilton, Redwood City, CA
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Submitted by the Event Organizer
The year 2025 signifies a milestone in California’s history, marking 175 years since its admission to the Union in 1850.
In honor of this occasion, our parade theme for 2025 is “Celebrate California”.
This theme offers a broad spectrum of creative possibilities, including the state’s coastal culture, the gold rush era, the Golden Gate Bridge, the towering redwoods, Hollywood, Disneyland, the California poppy, the agricultural industry, and more!
All parade participants who incorporate elements of California into their entries will be eligible for additional awards.
Our annual Fourth of July Parade in downtown Redwood City, the largest Independence Day parade in Northern California, attracts thousands of spectators. It brings entries from across the state. Most of the budget for the Parade is used for cash awards to participants, of which many winners are from Redwood City.
The parade starts promptly at 10 a.m. on Friday, July 4, 2025. You will know it’s time when you hear the cannon!
Parade Route
Winding its way through historic Downtown Redwood City, check out where you can see it 1.3 mile route.
Participants
Past participants in the parade include Miss California, the Redwood City Girl Scouts, American Legion Post 585 and the Peninsula Roller Girls. See who is participating in the most current version of the parade.
Parking
There is ample street parking around the parade route. Please do not park in the Kaiser Permanente Emergency Department parking lot.
History of the Parade
We are proud that the members of our organization have operated the Peninsula Celebration Association since 1939 as a true volunteer group. Our goal is to help make our city not just a place to live, but a real community of people who care! Read about the history of the parade.
Past award winners
See who are among the past award winners.
Entry Information
Every year we look for new participants for the parade. Get information about how to enter and be a part of the history.
Rules
Learn about the guidelines to participate in the parade.
Forms
Download the proper forms to participate in the parade.
Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.
Cost: FREE
Categories: **Annual Event**, 4th of July, Fairs & Festivals, Fireworks, In Person, Kids & Families, Peninsula
