Grand and Glorious 4th!
By Chris Murphy
The Modesto 4th of July tradition goes back 151 years. On Wednesday, July 4th, join 20,000 of your fellow citizens as we celebrate the annual 4th of July Parade. Thanks to the Kiwanis Clubs of Modesto, this event is bigger and better than ever with over 100 entries to celebrate in the downtown streets.
Please join me, KAT Country’s DJ Walker and Modesto’s Radio Rick Myers as we announce the parade from the lawn of the courthouse on I Street. It is a fun day to meet so many members and champions of our community and have a great time.
The 2024 Grand Marshal will be the Modesto Garden Club, celebrating 100 years in Modesto. They have done so much for our community beautification and more. The 2024 Parade Champion is Darin Morris from VMI Music, Modesto’s rock school, Darin has been teaching musicians, young and old how to rock and be in a band for nearly two decades. The 2024 Hometown Hero is Jeff Reed. Jeff, his family and his companies make such a huge positive impact on our community. Let’s celebrate them.
Beginning at 9:30 am, along the course of 10th, J, 11th and I streets, you can celebrate this great country, our democracy and our local heritage. Parade applications are now closed so plan on getting your blankets and chairs and enjoy a special Modesto tradition. Look out for our ModestoView / SPWG ship.
To learn more > www.modeojulyparade.com<www.modeojulyparade.com>
Area 4th of July Celebrations
July 3rd – Modesto Nuts Fireworks Following home game vs Fresno Grizzlies 7 pm
July 4th – Shadowchase “USA” Fun Run 7:30 am 1325 13th St – Modesto – Free
Run the streets of Modesto and make the letters USA on your running tracker. Very fun.
July 4th – Columbia Glorious 4th Celebration 11 am – Free
Enjoy the parade, musket salute, grease pole climbing and more.
Friends, the illegal fireworks are bad and please only use the safe and sane. Protect our kids, don’t start fires and don’t freak out our area pets and keep everyone safe.
