Chester 4th of July Parade & Fireworks

Chester 4th of July Parade

July 4, 2025, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Theme is "Red, White & Blue Jeans"

Main Street, Chester
Collins Pine Lawn-500 Main Street
Chester, CA 96020
lakealmanorarea.com

Parade visitors begin to line up early. Many shops and sights along Main Street will be open.

The 4th of July Parade begins at 11 am at Collins Pine Park and rolls down Main Street Chester to the Meadow. Join a fantastic community celebration, the annual 4th of July Parade by participating in this year's tribute.

Elks Pancake Breakfast

July 4, 2025, 8 a.m.

164 Main St, Chester, CA
$16; $10 for child, facebook.com/ events/ 582954191099643

Hot pancake breakfast before the parade? The Elks have you covered. Pancakes, scrambled eggs, link sausage, orange juice and coffee.  Bloody Mary drinks available for additional price.

44th Annual Chester Fun Run

July 4, 2025, 9 a.m.

Registration:  ChesterFunRun.com

 The one mile run/walk starts on Collins Pine lawn and proceeds down Chester's historic Main Street to the finish at the Bidwell House. All participants receive a commemorative T-shirt and refreshments at the finish line.

Chester Rotary Duck Race

July 4, 2025, 2 p.m.

Finish line at Chester Park Bridge.  $5 to adopt a duck. Fundraiser with gifts and prizes for winners.

 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular

Fireworks will be held at Lake Almanor, launched from a barge for all to see.  The show begins after sundown. The 4th of July Fireworks show over Lake Almanor is a 25+ year tradition. The show is shot from a barge off of the tip of the Peninsula and brings a spectacular end to a day of celebrations. The show begins after sunset and is best seen in a boat near the Peninsula or from the west shore of the lake. There are many, more distant, viewing spots along the East Shore. Generous donations keep this wonderful tradition alive year after year. 

Events are not guaranteed. It is your responsibility to confirm before going.