Alameda | 4th of July Parade: The Longest Parade in the USA | 2026

Submitted by the Event Organizer

“AMERICA TURNS 250! PLUS … Alameda Fire Department celebrates 150 years of service for Alameda!”

Saturday, July 4, 2026 – 10:00 am
Parade starts on the corner of Park Street and Lincoln Avenue

Alameda’s 4th of July Parade is the longest in the nation with a route that spans 3.3 miles, attracting more than 150 entries and 2,500 participants.

The Parade draws over 60,000 spectators from the region and entries include a full spectrum of Bay Area residents, including equestrians, dance troops, floats, antique cars, community groups, transported and marching bands from both the community and local schools, and more!

Be prepared to show off your patriotic colors and line the streets along the Parade route.

Parade Route

ROAD CLOSURES:

All vehicles must be cleared from the Parade Route by 4:00 am on July 4th.
Streets will begin closing at 7:00 am along the Parade Route unless you are an Official Vehicle or in the Parade itself.

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.