4th of July PARADE

 July 4 at 10:00 am - Coloma Rd. 

We’re Marching on!


Lather on some sunscreen, dust off the lawn chair, and head over to Coloma Road. It’s time for the Rancho Cordova 4th of July Parade! Rancho Cordova’s parade is famous for its hometown flavor. So don’t be surprised if you see your next door neighbor decked out in a wacky Uncle Sam get-up for the trip down Coloma.

Please download and read the Parade Rules thoroughly

Download Parade Guidelines

Entry fee:   

  • Feb. 15 - May 31: $30
  • June 1 - June 26: $40
  • Deadline to submit an entry is midnight June 26
Submit your Application Youth Marching Bands

  Parade Inquiries 

Taylor Haven

Call (916) 273-5708 Email Taylor

Submissions close at Midnight on June 26, 2025

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  • Parade entry applicants are subject to approval and classification by Parade Organizers.
  • Entry registration is now open and ends at midnight on 
    Friday, June 26th. 
  • Entries will be capped at 100. 

Parade Route and Rules (map below)

  1. Parade Route: Beginning on Coloma Road at Cordova Lane, the parade proceeds west to Chase Drive and left on Rinda Drive. Parents should plan to pick up their children at Cordova Gardens Elementary School following the parade. The parade will NOT enter Hagan Park. Total distance is 1.5 miles. Bring water!
  2. Vehicles: Must meet all road safety and traffic laws (police will be present). Clear vision for driver is required. NO MINORS ON MOTOR BIKES; NO GO CARTS.
  3. Size: Maximum 12 feet high, 10 feet wide. Regardless of size, must be safe to operate.
  4. NO STOPPING: Parade must be kept moving in order to meet permit requirements.
Download the Parade Map

Guidelines Overview - All Entries

  1. Check-in Booth opens at 7:30 a.m. & closes at 8:30 a.m. All groups must be checked in before 8:30 am.
  2. Parade begins promptly at 10:00 a.m.
  3. FORWARD motion must be maintained throughout the parade route.
  4. All participants must be appropriately attired in a uniform theme (e.g., matching t-shirts)
  5. No shooting of firearms, no sirens or other loud noises that interfere with other units will be permitted.
  6. Noise levels of each entry should be so that each entry can be heard. NO vehicle honking is permitted.
  7. A “VIP Convertible” is one used to transport dignitaries in the parade and must be open for dignitary visibility to the crowd. This vehicle may be occupied by the driver, the dignitary and guests of the dignitary.
  8. No mylar balloons are allowed.
Download Parade Guidelines

  Participant Summary

  • Roads Closed: Coloma and side streets close at 8:30am
  • Parade Check in: 7:30-8:30am at assigned staging areas
  • Limited Participant Parking: In neighborhoods & staging areas
  • Bus, Trailer, & Additional Parking: Cordova High School Parking lots. Exit when road opens
  • Pick up after Parade: From school exit from Dawes to Folsom Blvd. U-turns for large vehicles impossible
  • Roads Opened: Immediately after parade (noon)

Staging Area & Day of Logistics

  • Check-in: You will need to check in between 7:30-8:30 am. All groups must be checked in before 8:30 am. You will be notified on your exact checkin time via email.
  • Where: You will be assigned a staging area 1 week prior to the 4th of July. Please look for an email regarding where you are to check in.
  • Note: Coloma Rd, between McGregor and Chase, will be closed beginning at 9:00 am. Please arrive early.