Nevada City - Grass Valley 4th of July Parade and Fireworks Show

July 4, 2025, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.

 Nevada City and Grass Valley trade off on hosting the annual 4th of July Parade, with even number years in Nevada City and odd numbered years Grass Valley. This year, the parade and other festivities will be held in Grass Valley. Get ready to don your flags and patriotic attire for the 4th of July Parade downtown.

 11 a.m. 4th of July Parade
 9:30 p.m. Fireworks Show, Dorsey Drive Interchange

nevadacitychamber.com

Nevada City Parade at 11 a.m. has approx. 75 entries makes its way down the historic district downtown. Parade-goers are advised to bring lawn chairs and arrive early to find a good vantage point.

Grass Valley / Nevada City Fireworks Spectacular

July 4, 2025, 9:30 p.m. approx.

Over the Dorsey interchange
Hwy 49 & Dorsey Overpass
Grass Valley, CA
Free, cityofgrassvalley.com

City of Grass Valley  hosts the fireworks show  over the Dorsey interchange! Show begins approximately 9:30 on the Fourth of July. A free fireworks show will begin at 9:30 p.m. at the interchange of Dorsey Drive and can be viewed from various locations around Grass Valley. 

Grass Valley 4th of July

• Pancake Breakfast 8-10 a.m.
  Grass Valley Downtown Association
• Parade 11 a.m.
• Mill Street Celebration 5-9 p.m.

Find a lot to park in and enjoy the free show. The  will also be hosting at Family Pancake Breakfast from 8-10am; and a Mill Street 4th of July Celebration 5-9pm.

The Nevada County Fourth of July celebration is often co-sponsored by the Grass Valley/Nevada County and Nevada City Chambers of Commerce and the Grass Valley Downtown Association.

Nevada City and Grass Valley are located at the 2,500-foot elevation, off state routes 49 and 20, a one-hour drive northeast of Sacramento. From the capital city (60 miles), take eastbound Interstate 80 to Auburn and Highway 49 north. From Marysville (35 miles) and the north valley, take eastbound Highway 20. From Reno (80 miles), take westbound I-80 and westbound Highway 20.

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