Fourth of July

 

Downtown Turlock Independence Celebration

Celebrating 250 Years of American Independence!

Join us in Downtown Turlock and at the Stanislaus County Fairgrounds as we celebrate America's 250th Anniversary with two days of family-friendly festivities, including a parade, car show, community festival, live entertainment, and fireworks.

Event Dates

July 3–4, 2026

Friday, July 3, 2026

Independence Day Parade

• Downtown Turlock
• West Main Street
   6:30 p.m.

Celebrate community pride as the annual Independence Day Parade travels through Downtown Turlock featuring local organizations, businesses, community groups, and patriotic displays.

Community Festival

• Stanislaus County Fairgrounds
  Festival Begins Immediately Following the Parade

Enjoy food vendors, family activities, entertainment, and community celebrations.

Live Entertainment

• Makin' Noise Band
  7:30 p.m.

Fireworks Spectacular

• At Dusk

Cap off the evening with a fireworks show celebrating our nation's 250th anniversary.

Saturday, July 4, 2026

Classic Car Show & Market

• Downtown Turlock – West Main Street
  8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Browse an impressive collection of classic, custom, and vintage vehicles while enjoying local vendors, shopping, and community activities throughout Downtown Turlock.

Car Show Awards

• 12:30 p.m.

Awards will be presented to outstanding vehicle entries.

Event Highlights

• Independence Day Parade
• Community Festival
• Live Music
• Fireworks Show
• Classic Car Show
• Vendor Market
• Family-Friendly Activities
• Celebrating America's 250th Anniversary

Event Sponsors

The Downtown Turlock Independence Celebration is made possible through the support of the City of Turlock, the Turlock Downtown Property Owners Association (TDPOA), the Turlock Chamber of Commerce, the Stanislaus County Fairgrounds, and many of our community partners, sponsors, volunteers, and local organizations. Their continued commitment helps make this cherished community tradition possible each year and allows residents and visitors to come together in celebration of our nation's independence.

Quick Event Snapshot

Date	Event	Time	Location
July 3	Independence Day Parade	6:30 p.m.	Downtown Turlock
July 3	Festival	Following Parade	Stanislaus County Fairgrounds
July 3	Makin' Noise Band	7:30 p.m.	Stanislaus County Fairgrounds
July 3	Fireworks Show	At Dusk	Stanislaus County Fairgrounds
July 4	Car Show & Market	8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.	Downtown Turlock
July 4	Awards Ceremony	12:30 p.m.	Downtown Turlock