2026 City of Alameda 4th of July Parade

Next date: Saturday, July 04, 2026 | 10:00 AM

2026 4th of July Parade

"AMERICA TURNS 250!
PLUS ...  Alameda Fire Department celebrates 150 years of service for Alameda!"

July 4th Parade starts at 10:00 am at 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 people of all shapes and sizes.

Be prepared to show off your patriotic colors and line the streets along the Parade route.

Happy July 4th everyone!

 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 REQUIRED.
DEADLINE:  Monday, June 15, 2026

More City of Alameda July 4th Parade News

Parade Route / Detour Map / Portable Restroom Locations / Road Closures

Parade Route(PDF, 518KB) 
Parade Route - Detour Map(PDF, 1MB)
Portable Restroom Locations Along Parade Route(PDF, 150KB)
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 on the day of the event that need to be addressed, please call 510-337-8340

When

  • Saturday, July 04, 2026 | 10:00 AM

Location

Parade starts at 10:00 am at the corner of Park Street & Lincoln Ave in Alameda. See above for Parade Route.

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