Vallejo’s “Mad Hatter” 4th of July Parade, Waterfront Festival & Fireworks | 2026

Submitted by the Event Organizer

The Mad Hatter’s July 4th Waterfront Festival celebrates its 12th year on Saturday, July 4th, 2026 to entertain thousands on the Barbara Kondylis Waterfront Park. Spend a warm, wistful stretch on Vallejo’s Waterfront overlooking Mare Island’s classic maritime ships docked at the island’s ship building faculties, while interacting with our array of Peddlers and Merchants from makers, food trucks, wellness activities and other family-friendly happenings from daybreak to sundown. The evening Night Market then lights-up with live entertainment till the skies begin to sparkle in celebration of Independence Day’s 250 year Anniversary! Throughout the day there will be the popular Annual Maritime Dog Parade, interactive exhibits with the Wholly Wackers (sheep), rescued reptiles, a Kids Zone, Giant Kites, Classic Cars, cultural performances and live music performances. At dusk enjoy dining at the international food court that serves up a myriad of cuisines while shopping in the Night Market and being entertained with live performances before the evening Lighted Sky Show brightens up with a Grand Finale.

Hyperion Community Partners LLC produces two major holiday events in partnership with the City of Vallejo: The Mad Hatter Holiday Festival, Parade & Tree Lighting on the first Saturday of December every year, and The Mad Hatter’s July 4th Waterfront Festival on July 4th that turns into a one-of-a-kind night market with a line-up of food trucks, entertainment and shopping, giant kites grace the skies and on ground begins the celebrated Maritime Dog Parade.

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