Aptos’ World’s Shortest Parade
Activities All Day: 7 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Parade begins at 10 a.m. at the corner of Soquel and State Park Drive ending at the Bay View Hotel. Post parade – The Party in the Park will be from 12 – 4 p.m. with food, games and fun for the whole family. Live Music provided by “Extra Large.” Donations of $5 for adults are appreciated, children are free.
Boulder Creek July 4th Parade
BBQ and Gold Mining Event at Junction Park. 10-11:30 am Town Parade • 12-3 p.m. BBQ and Gold Event, $5 to pan for gold. Live Music, Beer and Wine, Food, Jump House, and Gold Mining
Spirit of Watsonville July 4th Parade
Scotts Valley 4th of July Parade & Fireworks!
Celebrate July 4th in Scotts Valley! Parade on Scotts Valley Drive begins at 3 p.m., the celebration continues at Skypark with outrageous BBQ, music, games, petting zoo & much more! The Fireworks show in Scotts Valley – the only sanctioned July 4th fireworks show in Santa Cruz County – begins at 9:15 pm. Advance tickets $6, at the door $8 (4 and under free). Activities and food are not included in price of admission.
Wilder Ranch Old-Fashioned Independence Day
Visit Wilder Ranch’s historic cultural preserve and take a step in time 100 years ago as you participate in an early 1900s-style Independence Day celebration including a noon family parade, games, children’s crafts area, live big-band music, living history demonstrations, historic speeches and flag-raising. Food and drink available for sale, or bring a picnic lunch.