Alameda 4th of July Parade

 
2026 4th of July Parade

"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! 

 2026 JULY 4TH PARADE ENTRY FORM
 2026 JULY 4TH PARADE SPONSORSHIP FORM
CLASSIC & CONVERTIBLE CARS & DRIVERS NEEDED!
Drivers will be driving VIPs in their own cars through a 3.2 mile Parade Route.  Pre-registration is required.
DEADLINE:  Monday, June 15, 2026

 

2025 GRAND MARSHAL - JUDGES - SPONSORS 
 2025 4TH OF JULY PARADE WINNERS

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?

Before the day of the Parade (by 5:00 pm), send an email to:
alamedajuly4thparade@alamedaca.gov

If you have questions or concerns the day of the event that need to be addressed, please call 510-337-8340

 

THANK YOU TO OUR 2025 SPONSORS (click on the logos for their websites):

 Alameda County Industries (ACI) Friends of the Parks
Kiwanis
Jims Homestyle Cooking   Coast-Guard-Logo.jpg Bay Ship    
Dance 10 Performing Arts Center   San Francisco Bay Ferry     Alameda Municipal Power (AMP)  
 Trumark Homes 2025