Foster City has combined two of its favorite 4th of July events, the Family Parade and the Dog Show, into one new exciting event! Decorate your wagons, bikes, and of course yourself with your best stars, stripes, and red, white, and blue for the annual 4th of July Parade.
Registration is free for families and dogs. Contestants must be pre-registered before the 4th of July. Registration closes at 5 pm on July 3rd.
On the 4th of July, please check-in in front of the VIBE by the Main Parking Lot between 10:00 and 10:45. Check-in will stop at 10:45. The parade starts at 11:05 am from The VIBE Teen Center and heads down Shell Blvd before making a turn into Leo Ryan Park.
The parade ends at the Amphitheater where the opening ceremonies begin at 11:15 am. Awards will proceed after the parade at the amphitheater.
Family Parade participants need to be registered in advance. Family Parade contestants will compete for Best Group. All participants must be pre-registered before the event. Click on the link below to register:
Family Parade prizes will be given for Most Patriotic, Most Unique, Best Group, and Best Overall, so come dressed to impress!
Dog Parade/Contest participants need to be registered in advance. Dog Parade/Contest participants can choose to enter their dog into one contest category. Dog Contest participants must be pre-registered. To do so, please click one of the following contest categories to register your dog:
Fastest Eater (limited to first 12 dogs)
Spectators are encouraged to line Shell Boulevard to view the parade, and then move to the amphitheater at 11:15 am for the opening ceremonies.
