ALL DAY CELEBRATION- Pacific Palisades
The Palisades Americanism Parade Association presents the Diamond Anniversary of the Palisades July 4th Parade in 2023. It’s never too early to donate now or sign-up to volunteer for the 75th annual Parade.
THE PARADE- 2:00pm
In 1948, Harry Truman was President, a gallon of gas cost 16 cents, and the Pacific Palisades Parade had its debut. The Diamond Anniversary of the Palisades July 4th Parade will be held on July 4, 2023, starting at 2:00 p.m. on our traditional parade route through the Pacific Palisades business district. All of your favorites will be back this year: Kids on Bikes, Patriotic Pups, Palisades performing groups and our Palisades service organizations. More Details coming soon!
Kids on Bikes
This Independence Day, The Yogurt Shoppe will continue its decade-long tradition of sponsoring the “Kids on Bikes” unit in the July 4th parade and the “Best Decorated Bike/Scooter Contest” for local Palisades kids.
Participants are encouraged to decorate their bikes and come to the parade assembly point for “Kids on Bikes” at 1 pm on July 4th for the opportunity to enter the Best Decorated Bike/Scooter Contest.
All judging will take place at 1:30 pm at the parade start location (in front of Pali Elementary at the corner of Bowdoin and Via de la Paz). Four lucky winners will earn a $50 gift card valid at any TYS store, and have their photos taken before riding in the parade!
Please print, fill in and sign the Participant Waiver and bring it to parade line-up area, and join the rest of the Kids on Bikes/Scooters for a fun time!
The Yogurt Shoppe and parade organizers would love to document this exciting event. Parents/guardians – please take pictures and tag @theyogurtshoppe, #palisades4thkidsonbikes and #PalisadesJuly4.
Please note that all participants must submit a completed release form prior to participating in the parade. Click here for the form
All “Kids on Bikes” participants are asked to meet between 1:00 and 1:15 on July 4th on the sidewalk at Bowdoin near the Palisades Elementary marquee, just below the corner of Via de la Paz. Participants should come with a parent or guardian, who will need to sign a participation form on their behalf and accompany them along the parade route. (This is not a drop-off activity.) Water bottles are recommended, and bike helmets are required. Kids and their guardians/parents may leave the parade at any time along the route.
To ensure everyone’s safety, we ask that the “Kids on Bikes” and their parents/guardians mingle and ride with their fellow Palisadians in a manner that reflects their awareness of those around them – both on and off the parade route – and at a safe rate of speed. The Kids on Bikes participants and their guardians/parents will be directed to go to the Palisades branch of the public library (861 Alma Real Drive) at the end of the parade route, to meet up with members of their family not participating in the parade with them.
Patriotic Pups- meet between 1:00 and 1:45 at Palisades Elementary School
The Patriotic Pups of Pacific Palisades are ready for their 29th annual march in the July 4th parade. Each pup will receive a bandana, water, collapsible water bowl and poop bags from our sponsor, Paws ‘N’ Claws who will be coordinating and leading the Patriotic Pups unit.
Pups will need to be leashed at all times in the Parade, including in the assembly area, and should be well behaved and comfortable in crowds and in the company of other pups, cars, horses and people.
All Patriotic Pups are asked to meet between 1:00 and 1:45 at Palisades Elementary School on the corner of Via de la Paws and BowWowdoin. We urge you to bring water for you and your pup. Some pups like to wear socks if the pavement is hot. You/your pup may leave the parade at any time along the route.
You will be asked to sign a participant form before marching. If you want to print, sign and bring it with you, click here.
To ensure everyone’s safety – both on and off the parade route, we ask that the Patriotic Pups’ pet guardians supervise them at all times and clean up after them, as needed.
We look forward to seeing you and your pup on the 4th. Pet guardians are encouraged to take pictures of their pups in the parade and tag #palisades4thpatrioticpups and #PalisadesJuly4.
Patriotic Home Contest
Sponsoring this year’s July 4th Home Decorating Contest is local real estate legend Susan Montgomery. This highly experienced agent is a powerhouse at the Palisades’ Sotheby’s International Realty office on Sunset. Susan is continuing the Home Decorating Contest tradition. Happy Decorating!
Susan is easy to reach at: susan.montgomery@sothebyshomes.com
Eligible Properties & Criteria
All homes in Pacific Palisades are eligible. Awarding 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place for most patriotic home decorations.
How to Enter
Fill out the form below and upload a photo of your house, or post a photo on our facebook page or to your Instagram feed with #Palisades4thHomeContest in the description by 5pm on July 2nd.
Judging
Judging will be conducted and winners notified on the afternoon of July 3rd, with winning houses displayed on our website, as well as on Facebook and Instagram. No registration or fee is required.
If you have any questions, contact us. Or if you prefer to send an email entry directly please email homecontest@palisades4th.com
Fireworks and Music DJ- Gates open at 6 PM
Enjoy an evening of Fireworks and music at Palisades Charter High School. Advance purchase tickets are required for entry to the music and fireworks show. All sales will be made via the online ticketing platform at the links included on this page. THERE WILL BE NO TICKET SALES AT THE GATES.
- Enjoy fantastic Food Trucks on our upper deck
- Listen to great music by DJ Lee Dyson of Hey Mister DJ.
- Watch July 4th fireworks celebrating the independence of our nation
Online advance purchase tickets are required for all attendees, including children. Ticket QR codes (on phones or printouts) will be scanned at the entrance for each attendee, including children under 6 with free tickets.
Pacific Palisades Fireworks Spectacular: 9 pm Entry gates will close at 8:45pm (for fire safety reasons.) Any ticket holders arriving after the gates close will not be admitted and no refunds will be given.
The day will be brought to a thunderous conclusion by the annual fireworks pageant at Pali High at 9 pm, presented once again by world famous Pyro Spectaculars. Attendees must be scanned into the stadium before the gates close at 8:45 pm.
Please note that the following items will not be permitted, so should be left at home. Anyone arriving with such items will be required to take them home or leave them outside, at their own risk. No chairs with stick legs. No large bags or coolers. No food. No beverages. No silly string. No poppers. No dangerous items. No bicycles or skateboards. No pets.
Late entry will not be permitted, even for ticket holders, so please plan ahead and arrive early. No refunds will be given for those unable to use their tickets due to delayed arrival precluding entry, such as for trying to attend with pets and/or other prohibited items, including chairs with stick legs (as noted above and in our FAQs).
All these events are organized, paid for and put on by PAPA, a non-profit, thanks to the generosity of our donors, sponsors and volunteers.
Still have questions? Click here for our list of FAQ’s
