4th of July Celebration - Happy and Free in 2023!
Saturday, July 1, 2023, 7:30 a.m.
1K Kids Fun Run, a 5K Run, and a 5K Walk/Competitive Race Walk through the streets of Claremont. The 1K Kids Fun Run for ages 12 and under takes place at 7:30 a.m. All participants will receive a medal. The 5K Run begins at 8:00 a.m. and the 5K Walk begins at 8:05 a.m. Medals are given to the first 3 individuals in each division.
Tuesday, July 4, 2023, 10 a.m.
ROUTE: Starts at Memorial Park and travels south on Indian Hill, west on Harrison and ends at Larkin Park.
The 4th of July Parade is the highlight of the day with 60 entries, including bands, floats, specialty vehicles, musical and novelty groups, and dignitaries. Bring your bicycle and helmet and join the Kids on Bikes entry that leads the parade., with the festival, parade, and fireworks show.
July 4, 2023, 7-10 a.m. at Memorial Park.
At 9 a.m. there will be a flag raising ceremony that includes presentations for the Grand Marshal, Honored Citizen, and Honored Community Group.
July 4, 2023, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
The festival featuresg entertainment, food, non-profit organization information booths, and kids' activities. The T. Willard Hunter Speakers Corner will run from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
July 4, 2023, 6:30- 10 p.m.
The day ends with a concert and fireworks show at Pomona College Strehle
Track. The gates open at 6:30 p.m. and Upstream band will play from
6:45-8:45 p.m. The fireworks show by Pyrospectaculars will begin at 9 p.m.
Kiwanis BBQ dinner will also be available for sale. Tickets for the show are
$10 pre-sale and at the gate, if available. Fireworks Show tickets are on
sale at the Alexander Hughes Community Center, City Hall, and Vons.
Schedule of Events
Saturday, July 1
1K & 5K Run/Walk, Memorial Park
7:30 a.m. - 1K Kids Fun Run
8 a.m. - 5K Run
8:05 a.m.- 5K Walk
Tuesday, July 4
Festival & Parade, Memorial Park
7- 10 a.m. - Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast
9 a.m. - Flag Raising Ceremony
10 a.m. Parade
10:00 a.m. - 2 p.m. Festival
11:00 a.m. - 2 p.m. - T. Willard Hunter Speakers Corner
Concert & Fireworks Show, Pomona College Strehle Track
6:30 p.m. - Gates Open
6:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. Kiwanis BBQ
6:45 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. Upstream Live Concer
9 p.m. Fireworks Show by Pyrospectaculars
Events are subject to change. It is your responsibility to confirm before
going.