July 4, 2026, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
Downtown Brentwood + Brentwood City Park + Community Center
710 2nd Street
Brentwood, CA
Free,
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4th of July Parade begins at 9:30 a.m. Parade route: Starts at 1st & Birch, ending at City Park. 1st and Birch, turning right on Oak Street, and ending in front of the Community Center.
Theme: Agricultural Roots and the American Dream
Parade Entrants: Community floats • Marching bands • Dance teams, cheer squads, and performance groups • Youth, scouts, and school groups • Community and civic organizations • Agricultural groups, farmers, ranchers, and 4-H/FFA programs • Veterans • Cultural and heritage organizations • Businesses • Classic, antique, and historic vehicles • Decorated vehicles, tractors, and specialty equipment
7:30 a.m. Liberty Bell 5K Run at Veterans Park, along the Marsh Creek Trail through Creekside Park and beyond for an out and back. $, runsignup.com
11:30 a.m. Opening ceremony
Brentwood is a fun place to visit, especially during the annual events and celebrations such as Halloween, Christmas tree lighting, and seasonal ice rink. Oh, don't forget about Spring! There's an Egg Hunt for Easter.