4th of July Kids Parades

There's one segment of the population that loves a parade probably more than any other. Children are absolutely mesmerized by marching bands, floats, ponies on parade, and the colorful drill units. Children appear in parades, but there are also fantastic parades for children that are smaller, shorter in length and allow kids to decorate their bikes, trikes, wagons and dress the part. Here are a few, always subject to change so please check before going.

BRENTWOOD: 9 a.m. Brentwood 4th of July Kids & Decorated Stroller Parade in Downtown Brentwood. Line begins at 1st & Birch. brentwoodca.gov

CARLSBAD: Legoland California Red, White and Boom Patriotic Costume Parade
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CLAREMONT: 4th of July Parade The 4th of July Parade is the highlight of the day. Beginning at 3 p.m. at the corner of Indian Hill Blvd. & 10th St., the parade route moves south to Harrison then west to Mountain Ave., ending at Larkin Park. The parade has approximately 90 entries including bands, floats, specialty vehicles, musical and novelty groups, and dignitaries. Be sure to get your Parade entry in early! The parade is designed to provide a venue for celebration and is non-commercial. Children and kids at heart, bring your bicycle and helmet and join the Bike Brigade that leads off the parade. This is a time to use your decorating skills! 

CLAYTON: There is no limitation on the number of kids who may march, no registration required for Kiddie Parade (children, bicycles, roller skates, non motorized scooters, wagons strollers, small kids battery motorized play vehicles). Kids just line up along Oak Street at 10 a.m. on July 4, 2019. ci.clayton.ca.us

COLUMBIA: Old Fashioned 4th of July with kids parading in town. Parade at Noon! Registration begins at 10:30 a.m. in front of Fallon Hotel. Line up at 11:45 a.m. Procession Begins at 12 p.m. in front of the Fallon Hotel. Awards presentation at 1:30 p.m. visitcolumbiacalifornia.com

CUPERTINO: Independence Day Children's Parade July 4, 2019, 10 a.m.  Memorial Park

DAVIS: Kiddie Parade July 4, 2019, 10 a.m.  Participants should gather at 9:30 a.m. and the parade starts at 10 a.m. Pre-registration is not required, just bring the kids down for a fun time.  Route: This 2-block parade from 2nd street to Central Park along C Street between 1st and 2nd Streets is an event for kids of all ages and is divided into sections based on vehicles. The front is led by the antique fire engine, then come the walkers, then the strollers, then wagons, and finally bicycles. he parade features kids from birth through sixth grade entering their creations in one of six categories: wagons, bicycles, scooters, strollers, walkers and groups.  davis.kiwanisone.org

LONG BEACH: Annual Kids Bike Parade July 4, 2019, 10 a.m. . Decorate your bike in a patriotic theme and join 500+ kids for a 2- mile parade on July 4, 10 a.m. Start/finish on the beach bike path at Granada Ave justinrudd.com/bikeparade.html 

PACIFIC PALISADES: The Kids on Bikes July 4, 2019, meets between 1:15 and 1:30 p.m. on July 4th on the sidewalk at Bowdoin near the Palisades Elementary marquee, just below the corner of Via de la Paz. All participating kids are encouraged to decorate their bikes in patriotic colors of red, white and blue.  Participants should come with a parent or guardian, who will need to sign a participation form on their behalf and accompany them along the parade route. Water bottles are recommended and bike helmets are required. Kids and their guardians/parents may leave the parade at any time along the route. palisadesparade.org

SAN GABRIEL Kids Day & 4th of July Parade July 4, 2019, 9 a.m. Join the City of San Gabriel at 9:30 a.m.at Plaza Park, 428 South Mission Drive, in front of the San Gabriel Mission and continue North through the Mission District, continue East on Broadway and conclude at Smith Park, 232 West Broadway. Registration is free, but you must register in order to be in the parade. Kids are welcome to ride their decorated tricycle, bike or scooter, or walk in the parade (prizes for best decorated). sangabrielcity.com

TEHACHAPI: 4th of July Children's Parade July 4, 2019, 8:30 a.m. Kids are invited to participate in the Children's Parade which will embark from the Stephen Shy building as well and loop around C Street and Central Park. liveuptehachapi.com

VENTURA: Pushem-Pullem Parade July 4, 2019, 9:30 a.m. Part of the 4th of July Street Fair, children and adults and their bicycles and little red wagons are invited to dress up for the  sponsored by the Ventura East Rotary Club.  The parade assembles at Cemetery Park (Main and Crimea) at 9 a.m. walking down Main Street at 9:30. Participants receive a free commemorative button while supplies last. No application or RSVP required to participate in the parade; everyone is welcome to join the fun! cityofventura.ca.gov

YUBA CITY: 4th of July Kids Parade July 4, 2019, 9:30 a.m.