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Fourth of July Celebration

Date: Friday, July 4, 2025
Time: 4:00pm | Fireworks will begin after dusk
Location: Rivertown

Parade Entry Information

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* Must have someone in your group clean up after any animals. Animal entries will be placed at the end of the parade.

**In-route performances are limited to 90 seconds each and 2 times during the parade route: once at the judge’s table on 2nd Street and once at 3rd/F Street.

Explain more about the elements of your parade entry. Include anticipated number of children/adults participating, number/type(s) of animals, type(s) of vehicles, etc.

Write a very brief description for the announcers to read as you are moving past the judging area. The announcer has less than 15 seconds to read this announcement, so tell who you are, where you are located and what you do or what services you provide.

Dunk Tank Fundraiser Information

(Email completed applications to recreation@antiochca.gov)

Join the City of Antioch in celebrating Independence Day in our historic Rivertown. Visit Waldie Plaza to experience live entertainment and enjoy local food vendors and trucks. Have an exciting time with friends and family in the Games Zone located at City Hall, before picking your spot to see the big firework show.

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Parade Route

The parade will begin on July 4, 2025 at the intersection of W 2nd St. and E St. Antioch, CA at 4:00 PM. The Judge’s Station will be located at the center of Waldie Plaza. A second parade performance stop will be on W 3rd St. next to City Hall. We will finish the parade on W 3rd St. at the corner of D St.

Celebration Site

The main celebration site will take place in Waldie Plaza and the parking lot of City Hall, encompassing W 2nd St. to W 3rd St. and G St. to I St. There are many occurrences within the celebration site including a live entertainment stage, local vendors, food trucks, kids zone, DJ stage and much more.

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Schedule of Events

Schedule of Events

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Parade
4:00 PM – 9:00 PM Kids Zone
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM Live Entertainment | Ariel Marin
5:00PM – 9:00 PM Kids Zone Stage | DJ Melly Mel
7:00 PM Announcement of Parade Winners
7:15 PM – 9:15 PM Live Entertainment | The Purple Ones – The Insatiable Tribute to Prince
9:20 PM – 9:40 PM Fireworks Show
**Times subject to change
Entertainment & Vendors

Live Entertainment

Ariel Marin Band
Performance Time: 5:00pm-6:30pm on Waldie Stage
http://www.arielmarinmusic.com/

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Also known as Sade of the Bay, the Ariel Marin Band is an award-winning multi-genre band featuring 5-octave powerhouse Ariel Marin and multi-platinum (MC Hammer) producer James “Jae-E” Earley. They play it all from Fleetwood Mac to Motown, Sade to 80’s hits, Journey to Lynyrd Skynrd, and your favorite classics! Funk, Rock, Pop, Folk, Country, R&B, Motown, Soul, they do it all. They are known for their incredible SADE tribute concert, popular Sha’Motown epic Motown tribute, and Funkin’ Fantastic

The Purple Ones- The Insatiable Tribute to Prince
Performance Time: 7:15pm-9:15pm on Waldie Stage
https://purpleones.com

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Since 2012, Oakland California’s The Purple Ones treat the music and patented vibe of Prince’s legacy with the utmost respect. The musical dexterity of The Purple Ones – with 10-12 pieces on stage (including a 3-4 piece horn section and 3 vocalists that trade off lead vocals) – delivers their own spin on Prince’s (and other Prince related artists such as The Revolution, The New Power Generation, Sheila E., Morris Day & The Time and the general Minneapolis Sound) live onstage, as this funk machine, dance party has to be experienced to be believed!
The Purple Ones is a group of world-class musicians that carries out the Purple Legacy of the MUSIC. TPO brings the energy to the audience with the electricity Prince brought on his iconic live shows, something that no other Prince tribute out there can do. No karaoke studio arrangements here! TPO is NOT a typical tribute band. There is no impersonator or look- a-like, nor do they dress up in goofy costumes or wigs.

Food Vendors

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Parade & Sign Ups

Register for the Fourth of July Parade

Parade Entry Information
General Liability Release and Waiver

Independence Day is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate our community spirit than by joining our annual Fourth of July parade! Whether you’re young or young at heart, a solo walker or part of a group, this parade is for everyone! From classic cars and colorful floats to decorated bicycles and festive performances, let your creativity shine as we come together as a community to celebrate this Fourth of July! The deadline to submit parade applications is Monday, June 23rd.

Sign Up to Take the Plunge!

Dunk Tank Fundraiser Information

What better way to celebrate Independence Day than by making a splash and raising funds for a fantastic cause?! By participating in our Dunk Tank event, you’ll not only have a blast but also contribute to providing scholarships for youth and adults to participate in recreational activities they might not otherwise have access to.

Not interested in sitting in the tank? Get involved by donating to the cause! As you attend our Fourth of July Celebration, stop by the Kids Zone to take your turn trying to sink the sitter! Cheer on our throwers and our volunteers as we raise money to continue to provide recreational opportunities for residents young and young at heart! The deadline to sign up to take the plunge is Friday, June 27th.

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