Modesto Kiwanis Club Presents

Modesto’s Independence Day Parade

Parade Chairman:
Jeremiah Williams
(209) 522-3066

Sponsorship Contact:
Jeremiah Williams
(209) 522-3066

Entry Chairman:
John Field, DDS
(209) 480-1824

Media Chairman:
Ken McCall
(209)523-2971 ext 13

Click Here For 2017 Parade Photos

Since 1874, the city of Modesto has celebrated the 4th of July with a parade through downtown. This year is no exception. A downtown parade at 9:30 a.m., kicks off this year’s Fourth of July celebration, on Tuesday, July 4th!

The 2017 parade theme was:

“Modesto, USA”

Our opening ceremony included a tribute to fallen officers Deputy Wallace, CSO Johnson and Deputy Garner, with a 1000 Sq Ft Aerial Flag Display, for all to see.

Sky diver Kent Lane, sponsored by Los Amigos Tire Pros, jumped from 10,000ft, and guided a 1000 Sq Ft American Flag to our parade start!

Organized by the Modesto Kiwanis Club. Have a safe and wonderful 4th of July celebration!

Grand Marshals - Court Appointed Special Advocates, Women’s Haven, Modesto Gospel Mission

4th of July Champions - Ron & Janice Emerzian

Parade Announcers - Chris Murphy, Al Menshew

Official Photographer - Nicole Evans

Official Videographer - MYTV26

National Anthem - was sung by Joshua Aguilera

God Bless America - was sung by Gary Goodman

*** Volunteer Sign-Up Form ***

** Parade Entry Forms **

2017 Modesto July Parade Winners

Best Overall Trophy - Roberts Auto Sales
Chairman’s Trophy - Re/Max Executive
Overall Theme Trophy - Modesto, USA to Half Dome
Overall Equestrian Unit - Stanislaus Farm Supply
Individual Equestrian
Equestrian Club - All State Horses
Farm Entry
Antique Car (Pre-1940) - Grapes of Wrath
Classic Car (Pre-1973) - Peterson Fire Truck
Custom Car
Antique Car Club - Central Valley British Car Club
Custom Car Club - Highway 99 P.T. Cruiser Club
Motorcycle Group
Marching Band - Modesto High School Band
Musical Group - Moose Lodge
Dance/Drill/Cheer Group - StraightUp/Performance Basketball Performance Training and Mentoring
Military Unit - Commemorative Air Force
Color Guard - AAHMES Shriners
Corporate Entry - Re/Max Executive
Ethnic Group - Mercado Dulceria Mexico
Non-Profit Group
Comical/Entertaining Entry - Modesto, USA to Half Dome
Kids Group - Modesto Cub Scout Pack #14
Political Entry - Jenny Kenoyer
Dignitary (Non-judged) - Councilman Tony Madrigal

Note: Trophies can be picked up at Modesto Visitors and Convention Bureau - 1000 L Street Modesto. For more information call (209)526-5588 and ask for Dana or Jennifer.

Modesto Parade Judges

Ron Emerzian as our Judge Chairman, Holly Beckstrom as our Equestrian Judge, Norm Porges, Lori Rosman, Lynn Dickerson, Suzy Luna, Cecil Russel, Dennis Wilson, Reggie Rucker, Carol Whiteside, Cindy Birdsill, and Yamilet Valladolid.