The city of Redwood City has decided to celebrate this July 4th in style, the most important date for Americans, as they commemorate another year of being independent from the British crown, an event that this year is marked by a parade, a festival and hundreds of fireworks.
Take part in the largest Independence Day parade in Northern California. And, since 1939, Redwood City has been the place to be on the 4th of July. The parade starts promptly at 10 a.m. and you'll know it's started when you hear the cannon go off.
This parade attracts thousands of spectators from all over the state and beyond, as well as welcoming tourists from all over the world.
The route of this parade in which hundreds of people and allegorical floats participate, has a route through the historic center of Redwood City and covers 1.3 miles. 69 organizations have joined to celebrate this incredible event.
This year, the Peninsula Celebration Association welcomes Redwood City native Linda Cardellini as the Grand Marshal of the 2023 Parade.
Linda has been nominated for an Emmy Award, a SAG Award, and a Spirit Award. She attended Saint Pius School where she discovered her love for acting.
After the parade, get ready for the festival as it will provide an opportunity for community service organizations to raise funds by selling food, merchandise or providing information about their organization. There are also craft stalls and entertainment for the thousands of people who attend the event.
Presented by California Artists, a wide variety of items, all handcrafted by talented artists, are available for purchase. Items include paintings, fine jewelry, ceramics, clothing, floral arrangements, woodwork, sculpture, toys, and more.
Attendees will also be able to enjoy food and drink in an area located in Middlefield.
Support your favorite local nonprofit. Many of them in the area use this event as a great fundraising opportunity. Much of your income for the year will come from this event, so don't hesitate to buy something.
This year the Chalk Festival will also be available, where artists of all levels will create their masterpieces on July 3 and 4.
To this is added an area for children, information stands and much more.
But, if you like pancakes, join the Redwood City Fire Department at the main Marshall Street Fire Station for a pancake breakfast. Breakfast is from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. and benefits the Redwood City Firefighters Association. This will cost $10.
End the 4th of July celebration with fireworks over the Redwood City Harbor. The great show will begin at approximately 9:30 p.m. and can be seen from the entire central peninsula.
It should be noted that the majority of the Parade budget is used for cash prizes for participants, many of whom are from Redwood City.
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