Half Moon Bay's Ol' Fashioned 4th of July
54th Half Moon Bay Ol' Fashioned 4th of July Parade, Pancake Breakfast & Festival
Let the good times roll! With 2025 marking it’s 54th rendition, Half Moon Bay's beloved Ol' Fashioned 4th of July Parade along with a Pancake Breakfast and Festival takes over Main Street, transforming the charming downtown into a festive Red, White and Blue celebration. The parade starts at 12 noon and lasts approximately 90 minutes.
A time-honored, home-spun tradition, the parade celebrates Independence Day in small town America with an entertaining array of whimsical floats, marching bands, horses, community service groups, classically cool cars, decorated trikes and bikes, parading pooches, youth sports teams, dance and theatre troupes, photos and fun with the delightfully rotund, playful and mischievious Pumpkin Festival mascot “Gourdy”, a Color Guard by the American Legion, and local dignitaries and celebrities slowly winding their way through the crowded downtown along Main Street between Filbert and Mill Streets.
Honoring Half Moon Bay’s western heritage and always a parade highlight, there will be a large number of equine entries with prizes awarded in several categories. Half Moon Bay’s famous, 40-member strong “Sitting Marching Band” will be in their usual perch at Main and Kelly playing an array of patriotic ballads during the parade.
Adora Palmer, a respected community icon and tireless steward of our local heritage, will serve as this year’s Grand Marshal
The Half Moon Bay Lions Club will be hosting its annual 4th of July Pancake Breakfast in the City Hall parking lot (501 Main Street) from 8am to 11:30am.
Adding to the celebration is the I.D.E.S. 4th of July Festival, featuring live music, food and drinks, arts and crafts vendors, and fun activities for kids (festival ends at 4 PM). Join us for the Mural Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 2:15pm as well as we celebrate this stunning addition to our downtown Main Street—all happening at the I.D.E.S. Grounds, 735 Main Street.
The parade is sponsored by the Half Moon Bay Beautification Committee and Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival.
Honoring Half Moon Bay’s western heritage and always a parade highlight, there will be a large number of equine entries.
For many locals, it’s one of their favorite events of the year.
The parade starts at 12pm, transforming the charming downtown along Main Street into a pulsating Coastsider take on a mini-Mardi Gras style celebration.
There will be no judging of parade entries this year; simply a celebration of community.
DETAILS & PARADE REGISTRATION
WHEN: Parade starts at 12 noon and lasts approximately one hour.
WHERE: On Main Street in Half Moon Bay, CA.
REGISTRATION FORMS: Those interested in participating can find parade entry forms at City Hall, Half Moon Bay Feed & Fuel and Cameron’s Inn or download forms below.
