Fourth of July View
By Chris Murphy
Modesto has a special place in all things 4th of July since 1974. For 144 years, Modesto USA has hosted a 4th of July Parade, making it one of the longest running in the western USA. Held on the 4th, the Modesto Fourth Parade brings out thousands of people, all celebrating out independence and freedom. People line the streets, enjoy cocktails on restaurant patios and best of all, the parade of people, companies, animals, scouts, bands, public servants and first responders is the real show. The parade starts at 9:30 am so get there early to get a great spot on 10th, J, 11th and I street.
This parade is truly a fun time and I am very honored to be the parade announcer along with my friends the legendary Al Menshew and DJ Walker of KAT Country 103. This year we will celebrate Grand Marshals Lynn and Ron Dickerson and Parade Champion local author and ViewCrew member Ken White. The announcing booth is on the courthouse lawn so we hope to see you there.
Immediately following the parade please join us in 10th St Plaza for the All American Festival, with vendors, bands, flag raising and great community fun. Thank you to the Modesto Kiwanis Club for all of their hard work, and to all Kiwanians that lend a hand.
What and where to celebrate Independence Day in and around Modesto.
Celebrate the 4th of July all over our great region from parades to BBQ’,s Music and more.
July 3rd Fireworks at John Thurman Field after the Modesto Nuts Game
July 4th Parade 9:30 am and All American Festival at 11 am in Downtown Modesto
July 4th 4Parade and Car Show 10 am and Fire Works display at CSUS 9pm
July 4th Car Show and Celebration 5 pm at Mistlin Park Ripon Fireworks at 9:45 pm
July 4th Celebreation at Castle Airforce Base Atwater 11 am Fireworks display at 9 pm
July 4th Parde and Celebration in downtown Twain Harte 10 am
July 4th Parde 10 am Downtown Manteca and Fireworks at Big League Dreams 7 pm
July 4th Glorious 4th of July Celebration at Columbia State Park at 11 am
July 4th Concert and BBQ at Turner Park San Andreas 5 pm
July 4th Parade and Celebration 11 am at Turner Park Mokelumne Hill
July 7th 4th of July Celebration and Fireworks Ironstone Vineyards 2pm Fireworks at Dusk.
