It's our 49th Annual Celebration! Start the day off with a fun run, enter something in the annual bake off, join or watch the neighborhood parade at 1 pm, then head to William Street park for an afternoon of music, food, and beverages with friends.

For the second year, we are 100% volunteer organized, and Naglee Park is ready for a fun day. Use this July 4th Event form to learn how you can participate in the events and sign up to help.

July 4th Fun Run

8:00 am Registration - 8:30 am Races Start 
William Street Park  

To participate in the Fun Run. Simply arrive at William Street Park at 8 am. The starting line will be located at the intersection of 16th Street and William Street. No pre-registration required.

 There are 3 race lengths 1M, 3M, and “Not quite 5M” which you may choose from on-site.   All are marked to start and end at William Street Park.   

Bake-Off 

8:15 am-8:45 am Drop off - 9:00 am Judging
298 S. 16th Street

Display your favorite baking creation, and be a winner, or just prove to others you are as good as your family thinks you are!

Junior Aged Baker entries highly encouraged to participate.

Baked items (sweet or savory) must be baked in advance and judged. 

Expect the items to be displayed (for sampling by all) at the potluck picnic.  

More information: Interested in Bake Off 

The Parade

12:30 pm Assembly- 1:00 pm Parade Starts!

The parade starts with our Station 8 Fire Fighters & Engine.  Also, witness a special appearance by a San Jose Fire Museum’s historic fire truck, followed by convertibles carrying the Grand Marshal, elected representatives, and new Naglee Park babies born after 7/4/23.

The rest of the Parade includes you, neighbors, and friends of Naglee Park.  Celebrating our Democracy in decorated cars, bicycles, scooters, or walking in your own creation of spirit and patriotism. 

Everyone can and should participate in this year’s parade!  Find some friends and a theme.  For example, join with your book club, walking buddies, or just a few friends with a silly-fun idea. 

The Parade route starts on 14th @ San Salvador, heading East to left on 16th, North to San Antonio, left (West) to 15th, and left (South) to end somewhere after San Salvador and before William St.

To help us organize it is important (but not required) that you pre-register for Parade participation.  On the day of the parade, show up at the parade assembly point about 14th St and San Salvador St. at 12:30 PM.

The Potluck Picnic

2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
South end of William Street Park

The picnic will feature:

• Our headliner-live-entertainment is a “Porchfest” favorite band
  “Noah and the Arkiteks” (3:00 PM - 4:30 PM)

• Bake-Off Competitors’ Samples
  Will be in the picnic area for sampling
   
• Pot-Luck
  Share a side dish with neighbors, as many creative cooks have before. A table will be available in the picnic area for the pot-luck treats.
   
• BBQ and Tools
  Will be available for those wishing to grill their own burgers, sausages, etc. You may bring your tools/mittens, but keep them with you, so they don’t wander.
   
• Refreshment Station
  Enjoy refreshments at a 16th St neighbor driveway 

Just show up! However, to help us plan you can RSVP for the Live Music.

Donate Online!

Funds for our July 4th Celebration are provided through the CCA and donations.

Select Fourth of July when donating. Prefer to write a check? Make it payable to CCA and please write 4th of July on the check. Send it to:

CCA
Fourth of July Fund
P.O. Box 90038
San Jose, CA 95109

The CCA is a 501(c)3 Non-Profit Corporation.

Donations to the CCA are tax deductible as allowed by law. Please consult with your tax advisor.