The beloved Half Moon Bay Old Fashioned 4th of July Parade returns for its 54th year, filling downtown with a full day of patriotic fun. Main Street will be adorned in red, white, and blue as the community gathers to celebrate Independence Day with a classic small-town flair. Half Moon Bay Ol’ Fashioned 4th of July Parade, Block Party & Festival Let the good times roll! This year marking its 53rd rendition, Half Moon Bay’s beloved Ol’ Fashioned 4th of July Parade along with a Pancake Breakfast, Block Party & Festival takes over Main Street, transforming the charming downtown into a festive Red, White and Blue celebration. The parade starts at 12 noon and Search for Half Moon Bay, CA July 4th fireworks, events, parades, restaurants, things to do and more! And if you love those 'bombs bursting in air' on the Fourth of July, check here for a list of some of the best fireworks displays in the Half Moon Bay area for Independence Day 2025. With 2025 marking it’s 54th rendition, Half Moon Bay's beloved Ol' Fashioned 4th of July Parade along with a Pancake Breakfast & Festival takes over Main Street, transforming the charming downtown into a festive Red, White and Blue celebration. As we approach 2025, which marks the 54th edition, Half Moon Bay’s cherished Ol’ Fashioned 4th of July Parade, accompanied by a Pancake Breakfast and Festival, will take over Main Street, transforming the picturesque downtown into a vibrant Red, White, and Blue celebration. Come and join the fun of Half Moon Bay 's Fourth of July Parade! Every year, the town celebrates America's birthday with a grand parade through the streets of Half Moon Bay. From classic cars to marching bands, this parade is a great way to spend the day and show off your patriotic spirit. Get ready for a star-spangled celebration as Half Moon Bay hosts its beloved Old-Fashioned 4th of July Parade, now in its 54th year! This cherished tradition transforms historic Main Street into a vibrant canvas of Red, White, and Blue—with festivities that bring the entire community together in classic Americana style. July 4, 2024, 12 p.m. Route: Main Street between Filbert and Mill Streets. Parade lasts approximately one hour. Half Moon Bay's, 40-member 'Sitting Marching Band' will be in their usual perch at Main and Kelly playing patriotic songs during the parade. 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 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 4th of July in the Bay Area offers many treats. Half Moon Bay is a good choice for locals and visitors alike, it’s family fun time at this special Bay Area holiday celebration. ‘The Ol’ Fashioned 4th of July Parade is a revered, time-honored institution in our community. With 2025 marking it’s 54th rendition, Half Moon Bay’s beloved Ol’ Fashioned 4th of July Parade along with a Pancake Breakfast, Block Party & 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. Info & Tickets HALF MOON BAY, CA — 4th of July events are already underway with parades, festivals, drone shows and splashy fireworks displays which will reach a climax on Independence Day. Jul. 2—There are several cities and townships in the region hosting parades and festivals in honor of the Fourth of July holiday. Here is a guide to some of those activities: Fairborn Fourth of Here's a region by region guide to Fourth of July celebrations - fireworks and drone shows, parades, county fairs and more in the Bay Area. Ol’ Fashioned 4th of July Parade Main Street, Half Moon Bay Friday, July 4, 2025 12 noon (lasts approximately 90 min.) Parade Registration 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 Get ready for a star-spangled celebration as Half Moon Bay hosts its beloved Old-Fashioned 4th of July Parade, now in its 54th year! This cherished tradition transforms historic Main Street into a vibrant canvas of Red, White, and Blue—with festivities that bring the entire community together in classic Americana style. 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