Alameda 4th of July Parade

Alameda Theatre and Cinema Grill parade float the first place award winner for 2026 minions, hot dog, and other characters waving in the parade. Photo by Maurice Ramirez

The 2026 4th of July Parade Award Winners

Grand Marshal

Chief Nicholas Luby and the Alameda Fire Department

Mayor's Trophy

Alameda Theatre (Cinema Grill)

Division Winners

Community/Neighborhood

1st: International Chi Institute, Kung Fu School

2nd: 3-Wheel Unity

3rd: Alameda Soda

Business

1st: Alameda Theatre 

2nd: Shaka Shack

3rd: Trader Joe's

Equestrian

1st: Shiloh West Ranch

2nd: Apple Creek Farms

3rd: Rancho El Afortunado

Green Power

1st: Cargo Bike Brigade: Children's Books

2nd: All Rise Alameda & Indivisible Alameda

3rd: Scouting America: Alameda Area District

Live Music

1st: St. Joseph Notre Dame High School Band

2nd: Diablo Roofing, Inc.

3rd: Otaez Mexican Restaurant

Movement

1st: Filipino Island Fest

2nd: Alameda Vipers Basketball

3rd: Rise Bodyworks Freak Truck

Non-Profit

1st: Alameda Elks: Celebrate Our American Diversity

2nd: Alameda Pride – Together We Rise!

3rd: Alameda Friends of the Parks Foundation

Congratulations to everyone who participated and helped make the 2026 parade an unforgettable community celebration! 

Photos by Maurice Ramirez

Alameda's 4th of July Parade is the longest in the nation, spanning 3.3 miles and featuring more than 150 entries and 2,500 participants. The parade attracts over 60,000 spectators and showcases equestrians, dance groups, floats, antique cars, community organizations, and bands from across the Bay Area.

Fire Chief and Grand Marshal waving from the fire truck in the parade, everyone is smiling! Photo by Maurice Ramirez

 

Parade Route - Detours

Portable Restroom Locations

Road Closures

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. 

Questions?

For specific parade-related questions prior to the parade, please contact the official Alameda Parade email by 5:00 pm on July 3rd:

alamedajuly4thparade@alamedaca.gov

For safety related concerns during the parade, please call the Alameda Police Department's non-emergency line 510-337-8340.

 

THANK YOU TO OUR 2026 SPONSORS

 Alameda County Industries (ACI) Friends of the Parks
Kiwanis
Jims Homestyle Cooking   Coast-Guard-Logo.jpg Bay Ship    
Alameda Municipal Power (AMP)
Toyota Walnut Creed