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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 is:

“Modesto, USA”

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 Emerzion

Parade Announcers - Chris Murphy, Al Menshew

Official Photographer -

National Anthem - Will be sung by Joshua Aguilara

*** Volunteer Sign-Up Form ***

** Parade Entry Forms **

“Born on the 4th of July?” Anyone 1-100, who was born on the 4th of July, is invited to join the 23rd annual float by emailing Rachelle Barkus at Barkus.R@monet.k12.ca.us or call (209)681-4925.

2017 Modesto July Parade Trophies To Be Awarded

• Chairman’s Trophy
• Overall Theme Trophy
• Overall Equestrian Unit
• Individual Equestrian
• Equestrian Club
• Farm Entry
• Antique Car (Pre-1940)
• Classic Car (Pre-1973)
• Custom Car
• Antique Car Club
• Custom Car Club
• Motorcycle Group
• Marching Band
• Musical Group
• Dance/Drill/Cheer Group
• Military Unit
• Color Guard
• Corporate Entry
• Ethnic Group
• Non-Profit Group
• Comical/Entertaining Entry
• Kids Group
• Political Entry
• Dignitary (Non-judged)

Modesto Parade Judges

Brent Burnside, Lynn Dickerson, Jennifer Mullens, Don Wood, Holly Beckstrom, Reggie Rucker, Carol Whiteside, Cindy Birdsill, Yamilet Valladolid and Norm Porges. Holly Beckstrom is our Equestrian Judge and Ron Emerzian is our Judge Chairman.

Thank A Kiwanian:  Kiwanis Club of Modesto, and North Modesto Kiwanis