CARD 4th of July Parade

Children and adults celebrate an event, waving small American flags and wearing festive outfits, in a lively crowd setting.

Celebrate Independence Day at the 3rd annual CARD 4th of July Parade! Watch as our vibrant Chico community comes together for a patriotic procession featuring creative floats, spirited local organizations, and a sea of red, white, and blue in Downtown Chico.

🗓️ Saturday, July 4
🕙 Parade starts at 9 AM sharp!
📍 Downtown Chico, 132 W 4th St, Chico
💲 FREE!

 

A young boy in sunglasses waves a small American flag, celebrating with others during a festive outdoor event.
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A parade scene featuring veterans, flags, and patriotic decorations. One veteran waves while sitting on a vehicle.
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Two musicians in military uniforms perform on a stage, playing keyboards with audio equipment nearby under a sunny sky.
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A lively parade scene featuring children in festive outfits, including one doing a handstand, with families and spectators enjoying the event.
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A person in a floral shirt rides a bicycle, performing a wheelie, while an audience watches in a festive atmosphere.
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A smiling woman with a star-themed crown waves from a red convertible car in a parade, with spectators in the background.
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A person waves a colorful pride flag while walking in a parade, with spectators gathered along the sidewalk.
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A vintage car in a parade with kids waving a large American flag, surrounded by spectators enjoying the event.
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A colorful van with balloons and a large inflatable figure drives by, promoting KZAP 96.7 during a festive parade.
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A vintage police car in a parade, with a volunteer waving from the driver's seat and spectators enjoying the event.
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A parade featuring colorful banners promoting liberty, justice, and equality, with a crowd watching along the street.
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A historical parade featuring participants in vintage attire, waving flags and carrying an umbrella, amidst a crowd.
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A lively parade scene with people in patriotic attire celebrating with flags, music, and festive energy on a sunny day.
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A group from the Boys & Girls Clubs of the North Valley marches in a parade, promoting community and youth development.
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A festive parade scene featuring people on a decorated green vehicle, with a child running nearby and spectators watching.
Parade Participants 2025
A young boy in sunglasses waves a small American flag, celebrating with others during a festive outdoor event.
A parade scene featuring veterans, flags, and patriotic decorations. One veteran waves while sitting on a vehicle.
Two musicians in military uniforms perform on a stage, playing keyboards with audio equipment nearby under a sunny sky.
A lively parade scene featuring children in festive outfits, including one doing a handstand, with families and spectators enjoying the event.
A person in a floral shirt rides a bicycle, performing a wheelie, while an audience watches in a festive atmosphere.
A smiling woman with a star-themed crown waves from a red convertible car in a parade, with spectators in the background.
A person waves a colorful pride flag while walking in a parade, with spectators gathered along the sidewalk.
A vintage car in a parade with kids waving a large American flag, surrounded by spectators enjoying the event.
A colorful van with balloons and a large inflatable figure drives by, promoting KZAP 96.7 during a festive parade.
A vintage police car in a parade, with a volunteer waving from the driver's seat and spectators enjoying the event.
A parade featuring colorful banners promoting liberty, justice, and equality, with a crowd watching along the street.
A historical parade featuring participants in vintage attire, waving flags and carrying an umbrella, amidst a crowd.
A lively parade scene with people in patriotic attire celebrating with flags, music, and festive energy on a sunny day.
A group from the Boys & Girls Clubs of the North Valley marches in a parade, promoting community and youth development.
A festive parade scene featuring people on a decorated green vehicle, with a child running nearby and spectators watching.

Be Part of the Celebration!

Show off your creativity with a decorated float, bike, or vehicle! All individuals, families, businesses, and organizations are invited to join in the fun. The deadline to sign up is Friday, June 20th.

Sign Up Here!

 

Three young women wearing "Grand Marshal" sashes pose together at a festive event, with a parade atmosphere and American flags.
Grand Marshals Eisley DenBoer, Brett-Ellie McGuire, and Carys Acker (left to right)

Nominate our 2026 Grand Marshal!

CARD is searching for an exceptional youth (age 17 and under) in our community to serve as the Grand Marshal for our 3rd Annual 4th of July Parade! Do you know someone who deserves recognition for their contributions? If they embody the spirit of patriotism, family-friendly values, and a love for our local parks and heroes, we want to hear about them. 

Nominate them here!

Sponsor the Parade!

Sponsorship opportunties are now open for 2026! We'd love to have your support for the event. All sponsors are able to have a float or vehicle in the parade free of charge. Please see options below and complete this form if interested.

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Thank you to our Sponsors!

FREEDOM FRIEND

Rogue Credit Union

STARS & STRIPES

Murdock's Moving & Storage

IN-KIND SPONSORS

The Blaze 103.5

Mix 95.1

Lamar Advertising

KIXE PBS

Johnny on the Spot

Culligan of Chico

Chico Velo

Volunteer with us!

Help us make this year’s 4th of July Parade an unforgettable celebration for our community! We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help bring the fun, excitement, and patriotic spirit to life. We’d love to have you join the team for the event. Sign up today and be part of one of our community’s favorite traditions!

Sign up to volunteer here!