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Half Moon Bay, California 94019
4th of July Parade
Ol’ Fashioned 4th of July Parade
Main Street, Half Moon Bay
Friday, July 4, 2025
12 noon (lasts approximately 90 min.)
A time-honored, home-spun tradition, the parade celebrates Independence Day in small town America with an entertaining array of whimsical floats, marching bands, horses, community service groups, classically cool cars, decorated trikes and bikes, parading pooches, youth sports teams, dance and theatre troupes, photos and fun with the delightfully rotund, playful and mischievious Pumpkin Festival mascot “Gourdy”, a Color Guard by the American Legion, and local dignitaries and celebrities slowly winding their way through the crowded downtown along Main Street between Filbert and Mill Streets.
Honoring Half Moon Bay’s western heritage and always a parade highlight, there will be a large number of equine entries with prizes awarded in several categories. Half Moon Bay’s famous, 40-member strong “Sitting Marching Band” will be in their usual perch at Main and Kelly playing an array of patriotic ballads during the parade.
Adora Palmer, a respected community icon and tireless steward of our local heritage, will serve as this year’s Grand Marshal
4th of July Pancake Breakfast
Hosted by the Half Moon Bay Lions Club at the City Hall parking lot (501 Main Street)
Friday, July 4, 2025
8:00am – 11:30am
I.D.E.S. 4th of July Festival
Hosted by the Half Moon Bay I.D.E.S. Society
July 4, 2025
10:00am – 4:00pm
Adding to the celebration is the I.D.E.S. 4th of July Festival, featuring live music, food and drinks, arts and crafts vendors, and fun activities for kids (festival ends at 4 PM). Join us for the Mural Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 2:15pm as well as we celebrate this stunning addition to our downtown Main Street—all happening at the I.D.E.S. Grounds, 735 Main Street.
Photo credit to Igor Porton from Miramar Events.
