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June 24, 2025
We can’t wait to see how the community turns out to celebrate the 2025 Annual Truckee 4th of July Parade! This year’s theme is “Futuristic Friday.” Kicking off just before 10:00 a.m., the parade starts near Fire Station #92 near Wild Cherries 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) next to Wild Cherries, where the parade originates, from 7:00-10:00 a.m. for a delicious breakfast of hot pancakes, butter, and maple syrup. Served by our own Truckee firefighters, the breakfast is free, with donations appreciated. Donations benefit the Truckee Firefighters Charitable Fund (TFCF) which provides scholarships to Truckee High School students who will pursue fire suppression or emergency medicine. So bring your appetite and support our local firefighters and future 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.
What’s 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.
Free Neighborhood Shuttles for the Parade
Once again, shuttles will be provided from neighborhoods to downtown Truckee and back for the parade. Don’t hassle with parking – hop on a shuttle or ride your bike and use the free bike valet. Click here for shuttle info.
Free Bike Valet
Parking will be very limited for the parade. There will be a free bike valet operated by Truckee Trails Foundation for the Truckee 4th of July Parade in the parking lot next to the Beacon gas station/store starting at 8:00 a.m. Ride your bike along one of Truckee’s many paved paths and bike lanes and get your claim ticket. Volunteers will assure that your bike is safe.
Road Closures
Starting at 9:00 a.m., they will start to close Donner Pass Rd. west of Fire Station 92 (just before the TTUSD ball fields). By 9:30 a.m., Donner Pass Rd. through downtown Truckee will be closed through 12:30 p.m. Interstate 80 Exit #186 westbound ramp will also remain closed from 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. If you do park downtown, parking fees are not required, but you may not be able to exit until 1:00 p.m.
Bus Out of Service and Rerouting – TART Rider Alert
Bus stops along Donner Pass Road (and all Truckee Local stops) will NOT BE SERVICED between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. on July 4th due to the parade. Placer TART will detour on July 4 in Truckee for the parade. The following stops will be CLOSED both Northbound and Southbound from 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. for the parade: the Mousehole at West River St., Deerfield St./Sierra College, Hwy 89 and Bank of America and the DMV, Grocery Outlet and the Safeway/Gateway shelter, Tahoe Forest Hospital both sides and the Truckee Depot and crosswalk.
All boarding and alighting associated with the Truckee Train Depot will occur in front of Truckee Downtown Mobility Hub at 10930 Church Street.
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!
