Antioch to celebrate Independence Day with parade, fireworks, music, more on July 4th
Friday, June 27th, 2025
In historic, downtown Rivertown; fireworks show over the river!
Join the City of Antioch in celebrating Independence Day in our historic downtown Rivertown on Friday, July 4th. Visit Waldie Plaza to experience live entertainment and enjoy local restaurants, food vendors and trucks. Have an exciting time with friends and family during the parade, in the Kids & Family Zone and the Dunk Tank fundraiser located at City Hall, before picking your spot to see the big fireworks show over the river.

Parade Route
The parade will begin on July 4, 2025, at the intersection of W. 2nd and E Streets in Antioch’s historic, downtown Rivertown at 4:00 PM. The Judge’s Station will be located at the center of Waldie Plaza. A second parade performance stop will be on W. 3rd Street next to City Hall. We will finish the parade on W. 3rd Street at the corner of D Street.

Celebration Site
The main celebration site will take place in Waldie Plaza and the parking lot of City Hall, encompassing W. 2nd to W 3rd Streets and G to I (“eye”) Streets. There are many occurrences within the celebration site including a live entertainment stage, local vendors, food trucks, Family Zone, DJ stage and much more.

Schedule of Events
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Parade
4:00 PM – 9:00 PM Kids/Family Zone
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM Dunk Tank Fundraiser – Kids Zone
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM Live Entertainment | Ariel Marin
5:00PM – 9:00 PM Kids Zone Stage | DJ Melly Mel
7:00 PM Announcement of Parade Winners
7:15 PM – 9:15 PM Live Entertainment | The Purple Ones – The Insatiable Tribute to Prince
9:20 PM – 9:40 PM Fireworks Show
Thank you to our sponsors:

For more details and information visit www.antiochca.gov/fourth-of-july-celebration.