March 12, 2025
The Truckee Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce that planning is in full swing for the 2025 Annual Truckee 4th of July Parade! This year’s theme is “Futuristic Friday,” and we can’t wait to see how the community turns out to celebrate. Kicking off just before 10:00 a.m., the parade starts at Truckee High School and makes its way 1.5 miles down Donner Pass Road into historic downtown Truckee.
Get ready for a morning filled with community spirit, creative floats, and lively performances that showcase the heart of Truckee. Whether you’re cheering from the sidelines or participating in the parade, this beloved tradition is the perfect way to celebrate Independence Day in the mountains!
Join Truckee Fire Protection District at Station 92 (11473 Donner Pass Road) from 7:00-10:00 a.m. for a delicious breakfast of hot pancakes, butter, and maple syrup. The breakfast is free, with donations appreciated—so bring your appetite and support our local firefighters!
Lace up your running shoes and dash down Donner Pass Road in the Firecracker Mile Fun Run, hosted by Auburn Ski Club Training Center. This one-mile, “gravity-fed” race starts at 9:40 a.m. at U.S. Bank and finishes downtown in front of the judges’ stage. Whether you sprint, jog, or take a casual stroll, this is a fun and festive way to get in on the action before the parade. Costumes are encouraged, and cheers from the crowd are guaranteed.
Want up front views without the early wake-up call? For the third year, Truckee Chamber of Commerce is offering VIP seating at the parade. Starting at 9:00 a.m., enjoy shaded seating, coffee, and delicious treats right in front of the Truckee Welcome Center, next to the judges’ stage. Only 30 seats are available at $20 per person—reserve your spot now. Visit Truckee.com for details.
Get ready for a day full of small-town charm, tradition, and celebration—see you there!
What is more fun than watching the parade? Being in the parade! We are looking for businesses, clubs, associations, nonprofits and individuals to make this the best parade yet. Get your group together and create a float that embodies this year’s theme “Futuristic Friday” and the spirit of 4th of July. Head to https://bit.ly/41LHmAH for the parade entry application.
Trophies (and bragging rights) will be given for Best of Show, and a winner in each of our five classifications: Commercial (representing a business), Youth Group (18-years-old and younger), Classic Auto, Open (your group doesn’t fit into any other category), and Nonprofit.
The Truckee Chamber could not put on this loved tradition without the help of sponsorships from the community. Your sponsorship ensures our community can continue to enjoy this Truckee tradition and puts your business front and center at Truckee’s biggest event, with 9,000+ spectators. You do not need to be a member of the chamber to sponsor the 4th of July Parade. For more information about sponsorship opportunities, click here or reach out to Trisha Stickney, Membership & Programs Manager of the Truckee Chamber of Commerce, at trisha@truckee.com.
The Parade is produced by the Truckee Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Town of Truckee and logistical support by Big Blue Adventure, LLC. For more information on getting involved in the 4th of July Parade, contact the Truckee Chamber of Commerce at 530-587-8808 or e-mail info@truckee.com. We can’t wait to see you on the 4th!
