REDWOOD CITY 4th of JULY ENTRY APPLICATION 2026

PARADE DATE - SATURDAY, JULY 4, 2026

Deadline for Entry - May 31
Start Time: 10:00 am

Location: Redwood City, California - Downtown Area

Theme: "Celebrating America 250"

The idea for a holiday celebration in Redwood City was formulated back in 1939 in the minds of Ole Olson, a car dealer, Walt Maloney, a butcher, and Charles Holt, a real estate agent. They felt that people shouldn't have to leave town to celebrate the Fourth of July, America's most important holiday. This was the beginning of what is now known as the Peninsula Celebration Association.

Parade Route: One mile – downtown Redwood City

Anticipated Attendance: 20,000

Parade entries: Required to be entertaining, creative, and exciting. We welcome bands, floats, drill teams, dance teams, equestrians, comical groups, military units, etc. Think out of the box! We can help you with ideas. Spectators want to be entertained, and they will remember a unique, fun, entertaining entry.

Please read the parade guidelines. Respond early to be considered for placement in our parade.

For updated information on the parade, please visit Redwood City 4th of July Parade

Parade organizers will approve applicants. Notification of acceptance will be emailed.
ENTRY APPLICATION

This form is required to apply for parade participation. Organizers will review your entry and may accept or reject it at their discretion. If accepted, information from this application may be used for production, staging, script, and promotional needs. Acceptance notifications will be sent by email.
Parade Year*

2026
Organization Name*
Mailing Address*

Street or PO Box Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
Contact Name*

First NameLast Name
Primary Contact Phone*
Primary Contact Parade Day Phone*
Email Address*
example@example.com
Website Address
Alternate Contact Name

First NameLast Name
Alternate Contact Phone
Alternate Contact Email
example@example.com
ENTRY TYPE
ENTRY CLASSIFICATION*

Non-Profit Community OrganizationCommercial Business (entry fee or sponsorship applies)SchoolIndividualFraternal Organization
ENTRY TYPE DEFINTIONS

EQUESTRIAN - Individual Rider, Team, Posse, Pulled Wagon, Miniature

FLOAT - Self-propelled, Towed, Pushed or Pulled

GUEST - Invited Guest

MARCHERS - Scouting, Youth Groups, Military, Veterans

MUSICAL UNIT - Marching Band, Drum Corps, Pipe Band

SPECIALTY UNIT - Dance/Drill/Cheer Team, Entertainment Unit, Costumed Walkers

VEHICLE - Antique or Vintage, Single/Individual, Car Club, Fire Truck
ENTRY TYPE *

EQUESTRIANFLOATGUESTMARCHERSMUSICAL UNITSPECIALTY UNITVEHICLE
Entry Description

Please provide a detailed description of your parade entry (150 words or fewer). Include how the entry will look during the parade, noting any decorations, music, costumes or uniforms, entertainment features, and other unique elements. Also provide a brief overview of the organization submitting the application. If your entry is selected, this information may also be used for the announcer’s script.
Description of Entry*

0/150
NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS*
People in entry
OVERALL LENGTH OF ENTRY (FOR STAGING)*
In feet
Please check those that apply and provide information requested in your entry category below;
MUSICAL UNIT TYPE

High SchoolMiddle SchoolCommunityPipeDrum CorpsOther
EQUESTRIAN

Team / PosseHorse Drawn WagonIndividual RiderOther
Number of Horses
Limit 6 per club
FLOAT

Amateur BuiltProfessional Built
Float Size - Length, Width, Height (w/tow vehicle)
Maxium size - 40' L X 10' W X 14' H (from ground)
SPECIALTY UNIT

Drill/Dance/Cheer TeamScoutingMilitary/VeteransEntertainment UnitYouth GroupOther
MARCHERS

BannerWalkersOther
VEHICLE

Single - Antique/VintageCollectors ClubFire TruckOther
Number of Vehicles
Limit 6 per club
Order of entry:
If you have several components to your entry, is there a special order? (Used for judging)
Any amplified music/sound?*

YesNo
If YES for music/sound please describe:
The set level for sound is85db at 50 feet.
Any support vehicle with this entry?

YesNo
If YES, describe purpose of vehicle:
Vehicles for sound, props, etc.
Number of buses/equipment trailer, types and sizes:
Transport vehicles only
Request or comments:
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS AND GUIDELINES

Please read, print or download entry requirements and general guidelines before submitting application
Print (click the printer button top right) or download (click down arrow on right)
As an authorized representative of this organization/business and its participating members, I/we hereby understand and agree to accept the risk of bodily injury and/or property damage which I/we may incur or cause a third party to incur as a result of my/our participation in the Peninsula Celebration Association 4th of July Parade. With this understanding, I/we further agree to indemnify, defend and save harmless the Peninsula Celebration Association Committee, Upbeat Parade Productions, LLC, the City of Redwood City, and its elected and appointed officials, board members, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, losses, injuries, suits, and judgments arising from, or in connection with my participation in the parade. I further waive any claims on behalf of my successors, assigns, heirs, executors, and administrators, and any other persons or entities who/which may have a claim based on my/our personal injuries and/or property damage. I also consent to video and photographs to be taken of me for use in future publicity and I understand that I will not receive any compensation for such use. I understand the risk of becoming exposed to or infected by COVID-19 in connection with my participation in this event and I personally assume this risk on behalf of our organization. I/we further understand and agree that this hold harmless and indemnification shall apply to and all facilities that the City of Redwood City may own and/or control. Furthermore, I/we have read and agree to abide by the Peninsula Celebration Association Parade guidelines and rules, as shown in the pages provided and those to be presented with the participant's information package if my unit is accepted.
I have read, agree and accept all parade guidelines, hold harmless and general information as an authorized representative of this organization/business.*

I accept
Authorized Representative*

First NameLast Name
Date Submitted

MonthDayYear
Application Questions/Contact:

Upbeat Parade Productions

408-629-2520 - Ray@upbeatparades.com
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ENTRY APPLICATION

ENTRY TYPE

Entry Description

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS AND GUIDELINES