Free 4th of July Parade + Festival: Rose, White & Blue 2026 (San Jose)
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San Jose: Lincoln High School to the Alameda, ending with the festival at Shasta Ave | 1100 Shasta Ave. San Jose, CA 95126
Event Details
Submitted by the Event Organizer
Mark YOUR calendars for one of the Bay Area’s largest and longest-standing 4th of July traditions, the Rose, White & Blue Parade and Festival in San José.
Whether you want to be in the parade or be a vendor at the festival, all of the information is below.
FREE and open to the public. Family friendly.
Rose, White & Blue Parade and Festival
Date: July 4, 2026
Car Cruise: 9:45 a.m.
Parade: 10:00 a.m.
Festival: 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location: San Jose: Lincoln High School to the Alameda, ending with the festival at Shasta Ave
This family-friendly, multicultural celebration brings together community members to celebrate our diverse cultures and shared home. It features entertainers, artists, face painting, lucha libre, and dancers from around the Bay Area and beyond. Restaurants like Hop & Vine, LUNA Mexican Kitchen, and Tee Nee Thai will be open for breakfast and lunch in The Alameda District, along with food trucks and booths.
Maps: https://www.rwbsj.org/the-parade
Register to be in the parade or be a vendor: https://www.rwbsj.org/registration
Instagram @rwbparade
Facebook @RoseWhiteBlueParade
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: 4th of July, Fairs & Festivals, In Person, Kids & Families
