GO Modesto 4th Of July Parade 139 Years of Modestocana. Nearly 20,000 Modestans will line the streets of downtown Modesto beginning at 9:30 am on the 4th of July. Over 100 entries will celebrate all of the good things in town with marching bands form all the high schools, equestrians, cub and boy scouts and every one you want to see. Be there in downtown to celebrate the independence of the USA. ModestoView publisher Chris Murphy will MC the parade along with Modesto historian Al Menshew and KAT Country’s Nikki Thomas and will celebrate each and every entry and home made float. This is such a fun event. Get more info here: www.modestojulyparade.com