Dixon | 4th of July Parade, Festival & Fireworks | 2024

Submitted by the Event Organizer

2024 Fourth of July in Davis

The City of Davis will host a free celebration in honor of Independence Day on Thursday, July 4, 2024 from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at Community Park (203 East 14th Street). The schedule and activities include, but are not limited to:

• • 4:00 – 9:30 p.m.: Snacks and treats available for purchase from local non-profit groups. Please consider supporting them at the event.

• • 4:00 – 8:00 p.m.: A free game zone coordinated by Discovery Christian Church.

• • 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.: Live music, coordinated by the Davis Live Music Collective, featuring Boca do Rio at 6:30 p.m. and Dustbowl Revival at 8:00 p.m.

• 9:35 p.m.: A 15-minute fireworks display.

All attendees to Community Park are encouraged to ride a bike or walk if possible, as vehicle parking will be limited. The off-leash dog area in Community Park will be closed on July 4. Self-serve bike parking will be available in Community Park, however bike parking may get full quickly. Additionally, attendees are encouraged to pack plenty of water, sunscreen, and a picnic dinner while supporting local non-profit groups by purchasing snacks and treats at the event.

The event is sponsored in part by Dos Coyotes, Discovery Christian Church, Sol at West Village, and the Davis Live Music Collective.

To read the City’s press release about this event, click here.

Other community events being offered on July 4th:

Dart Swimming Pool Party at Community Pool
On July 4, Dart Swimming will hold a pool party from 4:00 p.m. until after the fireworks end at Community Pool in Community Park. This is open to all the Davis community. Bring your family and friends and join the fun! You must pre-register and pay for ahead of time. Cost is $12 per person; children 3 and under are free. Registration opens on Monday, June 24 at 7:00 a.m. We suggest registering early as this usually fills quickly. Payment is via Venmo or Paypal; no cash or checks and no payment accepted at the gate. Registrations are not transferable, and we can not accept walk-ins. No refunds or transferring of registrations. For more information or to register, please visit the Darts website at https://www.dartswimming.com/4thofjuly.

2024 Helen Pool Fourth of July Criterium
The Davis Bike Club’s annual Fourth of July Criterium will feature a day full of bike racing action on a new figure eight course in Downtown Davis, with the Start/Finish located on Third Street between E & F Streets. Races start at 8:00 a.m. with the final race starting at 5:10 p.m. There are races for pros, amateurs, juniors, masters, and elite men and women. For more information go to https://davisbikeclub.org/4th-of-july-criterium/

Annual Kiwanis Club 4th of July Kiddie Parade
The 62nd Annual Kiwanis Club 4th of July Kiddie Parade will be taking place in a modified version from prior years.  This year the Kiwanis Club of Davis is collaborating with the Criterium bike race and the parade will start at 12:10 p.m. at the corner of 3rd and C Street.  Come at 11:30 a.m. and enjoy a cold Kona Ice and then well line up at noon on the small loop of the Criterium course.  All in the family can come join the fun in Downtown Davis and there will be a bike race for children ages 6 to 12 on the larger loop while the parade takes place.

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.