The parade's theme is "America 250 : The 4th on Fourth" to honor the country's 250th anniversary of signing the Declaration of Independence.

"We have more than 70 parade entries, ranging from local organizations to military veterans and classic cars. There's really something for everyone," said Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve. "This is the perfect way to celebrate America's 250th birthday, and I encourage all residents to come out and take part in the patriotic festivities."

Parade Details:

An opening ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. with the National Anthem performed by Camille Davis and saxophonist Eddie Duran Jr. The ceremony will take place at the start of the parade route near Gold Dust West on Fourth Street.

The parade will start following the opening ceremony. The parade route goes east on Fourth Street from Washington to West Streets. Spectators are encouraged to gather along the route to show their support.

Participants are encouraged to decorate their bikes, wagons, scooters, strollers, and other wheeled rides to help add to the festive atmosphere for the morning's celebration.

Families can receive complimentary decorations for their wheeled rides, courtesy of the National Automobile Museum. Decorations will be available for pick-up at the Gold Dust West parking lot on the corner of Fourth and Washington Streets on parade day. In addition, participating children will receive a free pass to the museum, inviting them to continue the celebration beyond the parade with an educational and fun experience for all ages.

Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser:

The Gold 'N Silver Inn will host a Pancakes for Patriots 4th of July Fundraiser on parade day, July 4, from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. This walk-in-only community breakfast is donation-based, allowing guests to contribute whatever they can, with 100 percent of proceeds benefiting Veterans Guest House.

This event is sponsored by the Gold 'N Silver Inn, with volunteers from the Knights of Columbus Council 7322. The Gold 'N Silver Inn will be closed for their regular business hours during the breakfast to host the fundraiser. Organizers hope this will become an annual tradition honoring veterans and supporting those who serve them.
Sponsors & Participating Groups:

The parade is sponsored by H&D Construction and America 250, with additional in-kind sponsorships from J Resort, National Automobile Museum, Lotus Media, Reno Media Group, Gold Dust West, and the Gold 'N Silver Inn.

Sponsorship opportunities are still available. Organizations and individuals interested in supporting this event are encouraged to review the sponsorship package and contact Landon Miller, Fund Development Manager, at [email protected] or (775) 842-8173 for more information.

More than 70 organizations will participate in the parade. Featured groups include the U.S. Coast Guard Veterans Group, Scouting America, Lions Club of Northern Nevada, Reno Mustang Car Club, Nevada Peer Support Network, High Desert Harmony Chorus, Reno Aces, Honor Flight Nevada, Kiwanis, the National Automobile Museum, the Reno-Sparks Chamber of Commerce, the Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority, Hot August Nights, Veterans Alliance, and many others.

Road Closures Information:

Road closures will be in effect along the parade route in anticipation of the festivities. The following impacted streets will be closed on Saturday, July 4 from 3 a.m. to 3 p.m.:
- Fourth Street (from Washington to West Streets)
- Fourth Street (from Vine to Sierra Streets)
- West Street (from W. 5th to W. 3rd Streets)
- N. Arlington Avenue (from W. 5th to W. 3rd Streets)
- Nevada Street (from W. 5th to W. 3rd Streets)
- Ralston Street (from W. 5th to W. 3rd Streets)
- Washington Street (from W. 5th to W. 3rd Streets)
- Vine Street (from W. 5th to W. 3rd Streets)

For more information on road closures, visit the City's Road Closures page.

To learn more about events happening in Reno, visit the City's Events page.