Come and celebrate Independence Day at the 8th Annual July 4th Community Celebration, Kids’ Parade and Duck Dash races in the historic Healdsburg Plaza on July 4 starting at 10:00 AM. The party is FREE and includes a Kids Parade of patriotically costumed children riding decorated bicycles, tricycles, strollers, and wagons. Also included are free hot dogs, apple pie, ice cream, snow cones, popcorn, and coffee. Registration for the parade begins at 10 AM, with the parade following promptly at 11 AM. Come early to ensure that you are registered for the parade in order to be eligible for prizes.

Face painting, Duck decorating and racing, and a foot race around the Plaza are just some of the activities to keep you entertained and to create lasting memories of the day. Free performances by the Healdsburg Community Band and the Russian River Ramblers. Presented by the Rotary Club of Healdsburg Sunrise and the City of Healdsburg Parks and Recreation Department. More information at rotaryclubofhealdsburgsunrise.org. Major donors include the Healdsburg Tourism Improvement District, Vanguard Properties, the City of Healdsburg, E & J Gallo Winery, Exchange Bank, Silveira Buick GMC, Summit State Bank, and Esquivel State Farm insurance.