2024 Kiwanis-danville 4th of July Parade
july 4, 2024 | downtown danville, california
In partnership with the Town of Danville
CELEBRATING BUSINESSES OF THE SAN RAMON VALLEY
The Kiwanis-Danville Parade will take place on Thursday, July 4th, 2024 from 9am-noon in downtown Danville, California.
This year's parade theme is Celebrating Businesses of the San Ramon Valley.
Our Grand Marshal in 2024 is Marcia Harmon, owner of Cottage Jewel in Danville.
The Kiwanis Club of San Ramon Valley has organized and conducted the annual Kiwanis 4th of July Parade in partnership with the Town of Danville since 1975. The parade attracts 30,000-40,000 spectators each year and is a wonderful opportunity for the community to come together and celebrate America's birth.
Our 2024 Parade Grand Marshal
Marcia Harmon, owner of Cottage Jewel in Danville, CA
2024 Presenting Sponsor
A Team Effort
The parade is co-sponsored by the Town of Danville, supported by community groups such as the Aktion Club, Boy Scouts of America, Girl Scouts, National Charity League, and Boys Team Charity, and sponsored by local businesses and individuals (see our Sponsors page). All proceeds raised are redistributed to local nonprofits through grants issued by the San Ramon Valley Kiwanis Foundation (see our Grants page).
Parade Details
Date & Time
The parade will begin at 9:00am on the morning of Thursday, July 4th, 2024, and will run 2.5 to 3 hours.
Location
The Parade will take place along Hartz Avenue and San Ramon Valley Boulevard from approximately 9am to noon, starting at San Ramon Valley High School at Railroad Avenue. The Parade route will end at Town and Country Drive like last year. The parade can be seen from either side of the street and there is always plenty of room for everyone!
Seating
Sidewalk space is available for bring-your-own-seating on a first come, first served basis after 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3rd. Unattended seating positioned along the route prior to 6:00 p.m. are subject to removal by the Town. Parade-goers are kindly asked to respect the following:
Do not block handicap accessible ramps on the street corners or sidewalk access. Please be mindful of those who need to use the ramps as well as local merchants and property owners along the parade route. All unattended items set out prior to 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3rd are subject to removal. Please note that the Kiwanis Club of San Ramon Valley, Town of Danville, and other organizing groups are not responsible for lost or stolen items.
Chalk and tape may NOT be used to reserve seating along the parade route as it creates a mess and in no way reserves your space. Volunteers and/or Town Maintenance staff may remove these markings and materials as part of the sweep.
Please be considerate. The downtown Danville area will be very crowded before, during, and after the parade. In addition to the above requests, everyone in attendance is asked to exercise patience, consideration, and common sense throughout the event and cooperate with one another so that all can see and enjoy this great annual tradition.
Parking
Parking is available at several municipal lots including:
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
Given the expected crowd size, parking in or near the downtown Danville area will be very limited and alternative travel arrangements such as walking or biking are strongly recommended. Parade-goers may consider parking at the Sycamore Park & Ride parking lot and use Iron Horse Trail to walk to the downtown Danville area. Accessible parking near the parade route is available at the Crossroads Shopping Center located at Hartz Way and San Ramon Valley Blvd. in the back by JD Academy Of Salon + Spa. Accessible seating along the parade route will be offered at the grandstand viewing area at Oak Court and San Ramon Valley Blvd. A golf cart shuttle will be available to transport individuals to the viewing area from the Crossroads Shopping Center.
STREET CLOSURES
The streets along and surrounding the parade route will close at approximately 6am on the day of the parade. Please arrive early and plan on parking on the outskirts of town and walking or biking to downtown Danville.
Tentatively, the following streets will be closed:
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
Through traffic may utilize Danville Boulevard from north of El Cerro Boulevard and San Ramon Valley Boulevard south of Sycamore Valley Road West. The parking lots for Danville Town and Country, Danville Livery, and Sycamore Square will be open and accessible.
NOTE: The Town of Danville will be doing improvements in the downtown area (specifically along Hartz Avenue) starting the beginning of April. Click on this Town of Danville Master Plan link for more information on its minor impact to the parade.
ANIMALS
Due to noise, crowds, heat, the presence of young children, and nature of the event, we do not advise bringing non-service animals to the parade.
Refreshments
Some businesses in the downtown Danville area will be open during the parade and may offer food and beverages for purchase. Street vendors are not permitted. Parade-goers are encouraged to bring refreshments with them to the parade.
Per Town of Danville ordinances, consumption of alcohol in a non-designated area is STRICTLY PROHIBITED.
PROMOTIONAL ITEMS
Many parade entrants choose to distribute promotional items to parade-goers along the parade route. While we welcome this tradition, please note that parade entrants are only permitted to hand items out during the parade, and entrants are NOT PERMITTED to throw items under any circumstances. Spraying water is also strictly prohibited.
We ask members of the community to assist entrants in abiding by these important rules by not encouraging the throwing of items or spraying of water during the parade.
PUBLIC SAFETY
In addition to the safety tips provided throughout this page, the Danville Police Department requests the community's assistance in reporting any suspicious activity: If you see something, say something.
Please report any suspicious activity to law enforcement personnel patrolling the parade route. If you cannot locate an officer and feel something constitutes a safety hazard and should be dealt with immediately, call 911. If you feel what you are seeing does not need an immediate response, you can contact the Danville Police Department's non-emergency number, (925) 820-2144.
register
Registration for the Kiwanis Danville 4th of July Parade is now closed. Thank you for your interest!
Mandatory meeting
ALL parade entrants are required to attend a 45-60 minute meeting to pick up registration packets and discuss parade procedures on Wednesday, June 19th. There are two meeting times to choose from: noon or 6:00pm. Participants are invited to attend either meeting. All entrants are required to attend, even if groups have participated in the parade previously.
The meetings will take place at the Danville Town Meeting Hall, located at 201 Front Street next to the Village Theatre. The parade packet provided at that time will include a Parade Entrant Number to be displayed on each Parade Unit before entering the Parade, staging area information, parade rules, and roadblock pass to those who are staged in areas beyond roadblocks. A question and answer session for entrants will also be held.
501(c)(3) organizations MUST be able to supply a copy of their nonprofit status certificate if requested. Organizations that cannot provide certification of nonprofit status will be charged the non-commercial registration fee.
SPONSOR
The San Ramon Valley Kiwanis Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity and absorbs nearly $30,000 in costs annually to organize and conduct the Kiwanis-Danville Parade in Danville. Your support is needed and appreciated.
Paid parade sponsors (Silver, Gold, Platinum, Diamond and Presenting Sponsors) receive free parade entry and many other benefits. Please visit our Sponsors page to learn more about becoming a paid parade sponsor.
Donate
The Kiwanis Club of the San Ramon Valley has been organizing and running the parade since 1975. Our affiliated San Ramon Valley Kiwanis Foundation raises funds from the parade which we then re-distribute to local charities throughout the Tri-Valley area through our grants program. The San Ramon Valley Kiwanis Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit entity; donations are tax-deductible. Thank you for your interest in supporting our cause through a financial donation.
Questions?
The annual Kiwanis-Danville 4th of July Parade is organized and conducted by the Kiwanis Club of San Ramon Valley.
Please contact parade@srvkiwanis.org or 925-272-8207 with any questions.
