4th of July Parade and Celebration

7/4/2013

Start the 4th of July Celebration with a parade through historic downtown Grass Valley and a firework show over Nevada County at the Nevada County Fairgrounds. The parade begins at 10 a.m. on Thursday, July 4th which will include more than 100 entries. The festive parade begins on Main Street at the corner of Main and S. Auburn and will continue up to Mill Street, right on Neal and left on to S. Church Street (towards the fairgrounds). Download your application and waiver HERE

Parade-goers are advised to bring lawn chairs and arrive early to find a good seat to see all the action! Touchdown Productions will be broadcasting Live on NCTV Channel 11 and NCTV So. County Channel 16 as well as nevadacountytv.org. Following the parade is a traditional family celebration under the pines at the Nevada County Fairgrounds in Grass Valley. Live music and entertainment, food and refreshments are offered. The fireworks spectacular blasts off at 9:30 p.m. Fairgrounds gates open at 3 p.m. and entertainment begins at 4 p.m. Admission rates are $8 for adults, and children 12 and under are FREE. No alcohol, glass, pets, barbecues or personal fireworks may be brought onto the fairgrounds. The Nevada County Fourth of July celebration is co-sponsored by the Grass Valley Downtown Association, Greater Grass Valley Chamber of Commerce and Nevada City Chamber of Commerce. Come out ENJOY! For information, call (530) 272-8315 or (530) 273-4667

Food vendors application CLICK HERE

Crafters and exhibitors application CLICK HERE

To be a sponsor or to make a donation, CLICK HERE

Lowell Robinson chosen as county’s Fourth of July Parade grand marshal

Nevada County’s Fourth of July Committee has announced the selection of Lowell G. Robinson as this year’s parade grand marshal, according to a news release from the committee.

“(Robinson) is a community partner, a champion for various local nonprofits and youth groups and a Nevada County entrepreneur,” a news release announcing the selection stated.

“The 4th of July Committee is excited to honor Lowell for all of his achievements and contributions to our county. Join us at 10 a.m. on Thursday, July 4, as we ‘Strike up the Band’ in downtown Grass Valley.”