DANVILLE — Danville’s popular Fourth of July parade has been around for more than a half-century, drawing crowds of up to 40,000 and, despite the coronavirus pandemic, the tradition will continue — online.
“They say everybody loves a parade, and in times like these, that’s even more true,” said Nick Gant of the Kiwanis Club of San Ramon Valley, which sponsors the parade. “The Fourth of July parade has been a fixture in the town of Danville for over 60 years, and there’s no reason to stop now.”
Gant said that the parade has featured about 125 parade entrants, ranging from military veterans, first responders, marching bands, antique tractors, floats organized by local businesses and churches, various local rock bands, scout troops, and more.
Since 1995, Kiwanis has donated more than $1 million from the event to dozens of local nonprofits, according to a news release.
The Kiwanis Club of San Ramon Valley is currently in the planning stages of organizing the parade, and has a goal to reach at least 40,000 virtual spectators.
Kiwanis is asking everyone to send film clips or photos for the virtual parade event. For more information about taking part in the parade or becoming a sponsor, go to www.srvkiwanis.org/parade.
