Danville July 4 Parade: What To Know

DANVILLE, CA — It's almost time for the 50th anniversary Kiwanis-Danville 4th of July Parade, which will take place in downtown Danville on July 4 from 9 a.m. to noon.

The theme of the parade is "Celebrating 50 Years of Community Service," and in keeping with that theme, the grand marshal will be Contra Costa and Solano Food Bank, which is also celebrating its 50th anniversary.

The parade will be held along Hartz Avenue and San Ramon Valley Boulevard. See here for a map. Seating is first come, first served. Attendees are asked not to leave chair until after 6 p.m. on Thursday, July 3, or use chalk to reserve a spot along the route. Accessible seating will be offered at the grandstand viewing area at Oak Court and San Ramon Valley Boulevard. A golf cart shuttle will transport individuals to the viewing area from the Crossroads Shopping Center.

Parking will be available at several municipal lots:

• Clock Tower Parking Lot
• Danville Library/Community Center Parking Lot
• Front Street Municipal Parking Lot
• Railroad Avenue Municipal Parking Lot
• Rose Street Parking Lot
• Village Theatre Parking Lot

The following streets will tentatively be closed. Attendees are encouraged to walk or ride their bikes:

• Danville Boulevard between El Cerro Boulevard and Railroad Avenue
• Railroad Avenue between Hartz Avenue. and Love Lane
• La Gonda Way between El Cerro Boulevard and Danville Boulevard
• Prospect Avenue between Hartz Avenue and Front Street
• East Linda Mesa Avenue between Hartz Avenue and the Rose Street Parking Lot
• Hartz Avenue between Railroad Avenue and Hartz Way
• San Ramon Valley Boulevard between Hartz Way and Town and Country Drive
• Town and Country Drive between San Ramon Valley Boulevard and Sheri Lane

Due to noise, crowds, heat, and young children, parade organizers do not advise bringing non-service animal dogs.

See here for all other information.

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