Upcoming July 4th Parade Details
The Rotary Club of Idyllwild wants to remind everyone in our mountain
communities of details relating to the upcoming Independence Day parade,
which will be held on Thursday, July 4th, along North Circle Drive
starting at 10:00 am. This is a decades-long Idyllwild event proudly
sponsored by Rotary Club of Idyllwild, one of our most active local
non-profit service organizations.

This year’s Grand Marshal is none other than Smokey Bear, who is
celebrating his 80th birthday this year!
The parade route starts at the top of North Circle Drive (aka Fern
Valley Corners or Four Corners) and ends at Idy Park in the center of
town. Currently there are 45 scheduled parade entries, so the parade is
expected to be finished at around noon.
Streets are closed along the parade route for non-parade vehicles at
8:30 am. Staging for parade participants will include the following
street closures: Tahquitz starting at South Circle down to Lodge, Pine
Crest up to Fern Valley Corners starting at Alderwood, and Jameson up to
Pine Crest starting at Fir. These streets are completely closed to
traffic at 9:00 am.
Three announcer booths for parade entries along the parade route will be
set up on North Circle in front of La Casita restaurant, Miss Sunshine,
and Village Park. Parade announcements will be in both English and
Spanish at the Village Park location.
Please plan to arrive early to find parking and secure a prime viewing
spot, and of course, bring your own folding chair or blankets for
seating. Also keep in mind that the weather will likely be very warm, so
please bring plenty of water, dress in layers, and being sunscreen and
hats.
Portable restrooms and first aid stations will be available along the
parade route.
While Idyllwild’s July 4th parade is always pet-friendly, please ensure
that your pets are leashed at all times and are comfortable with crowds,
other animals, and loud noises.
Rotary Club of Idyllwild looks forward to hosting locals and visitors on
July 4th and wishes everyone in our mountain communities a fun and safe
Independence Day.