Half Moon Bay Ol' Fashioned 4th of July Parade

07/04/2026

Thanks for everyone who came out to the parade today. Have a great rest of your day and more photos to come!

07/04/2026

And the parade is rolling! Happy Birthday USA

07/03/2026

07/03/2026

We can't wait to see you tomorrow folks!

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Pancake Breakfast
8:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Hosted by the Half Moon Bay Lions Club at City Hall

I.D.E.S. Festival
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Live music, food and drinks, arts and crafts vendors, and family activities

4th of July Block Party
11:00 am to 3:30pm
Mac Dutra Park
Food, Drinks and Patriotic Outfit Competition at 2pm

Old Fashioned 4th of July Parade
12:00 PM on Main Street
Featuring marching bands, equestrian groups, classic cars, community organizations, and special guest Grand Marshal Jill Jacobson.

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07/03/2026

This Saturday! Get ready for an unforgettable Independence Day as Cameron Palmer, President of the Half Moon Bay Beautification Committee, joins Marcus D from STAR 101.3 FM to bring this year's parade to life!

Cameron has helped lead the volunteer organization behind many of Half Moon Bay's most cherished traditions, while Marcus D brings his signature energy and years of Bay Area radio experience to the announcer stand.

From marching bands and community groups to classic cars and equestrian entries, they'll be introducing every moment of the 55th Annual Half Moon Bay Old Fashioned Fourth of July Parade.

We can't wait to celebrate with you on Main Street! 🇺🇸🎉

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Pancake Breakfast
8:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Hosted by the Half Moon Bay Lions Club at City Hall

I.D.E.S. Festival
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Live music, food and drinks, arts and crafts vendors, and family activities

4th of July Block Party
11am to 3:30pm
Mac Dutra Park
Food, Drinks and Patriotic Outfit Competition at 2pm

Old Fashioned 4th of July Parade
12:00 PM on Main Street
Featuring marching bands, equestrian groups, classic cars, community organizations, and special guest Grand Marshal Jill Jacobson.

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06/30/2026

Celebrate America's 250th Anniversary in true small town style! Half Moon Bay is pulling out all the stops with a full day of family fun, community traditions, live entertainment, and patriotic festivities. Here's your guide to everything happening on July 4 in downtown Half Moon Bay

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8:00 AM to 11:30 AM
🥞 HMB Lions Pancake Breakfast
724 Kelly Avenue
Start your day with a cherished community tradition. Preorder your breakfast tickets at www.hmblions.org

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9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
⚽ Fun Zone at Carter Park
Free family activities including music, games, soccer activities, face painting, and the Soccer Passport Challenge with prizes.

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10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
🎶 IDES Fourth of July Festival
735 Main Street
Enjoy live music, local artisan vendors, Chamarita sandwiches, family activities, and more.

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11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
🎉 4th of July Block Party
Main Street & Kelly Avenue
Food and drinks, a Kids Zone, community booths, and a patriotic outfit competition.

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12:00 PM to ~1:30 PM
Old  Fashioned Fourth of July Parade
Main Street from Filbert Street to Mill Street
Watch marching bands, floats, classic cars, equestrian groups, and community organizations as the parade makes its way through downtown.

- Parade participants should check in on Church Street before the parade begins.

- Registration must be done online before this Thursday at www.hmbfourth.eventbrite.com

- Brought to you by the Half Moon Bay Beautification Committee

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We can't wait to celebrate Independence Day with our amazing Coastside community. See you on the Fourth!

06/28/2026

Start your Fourth of July with one of Half Moon Bay's favorite traditions.
Join the Half Moon Bay Lions Club for the annual Pancake Breakfast from 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM in the parking lot behind the Portuguese Culture Center and City Hall at 724 Kelly Avenue in downtown Half Moon Bay.
Enjoy a delicious breakfast before finding your spot along Main Street for the parade at noon. A suggested donation of $12 per plate helps support the Lions Club and their ongoing work in our community.
Skip the line and purchase your breakfast tickets in advance at:
https://hmblions.org/
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Join us for a full day of hometown tradition next Saturday, July 4:

Pancake Breakfast
8:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Hosted by the Half Moon Bay Lions Club at City Hall

I.D.E.S. Festival
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Live music, food and drinks, arts and crafts vendors, and family activities

4th of July Block Party
11am to 3:30pm
Mac Dutra Park
Food, Drinks and Patriotic Outfit Competition at 2pm

Old Fashioned 4th of July Parade
12:00 PM on Main Street
Featuring marching bands, equestrian groups, classic cars, community organizations, and special guest Grand Marshal Jill Jacobson.

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06/26/2026

Just a quick reminder friends, don't forget to register for the parade! We are just a week away and participants must register online. Register here: hmbfourth.eventbrite.com/

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Pancake Breakfast
8:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Hosted by the Half Moon Bay Lions Club at City Hall

I.D.E.S. Festival
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Live music, food and drinks, arts and crafts vendors, and family activities

4th of July Block Party
11am to 3:30pm
Mac Dutra Park
Food, Drinks and Patriotic Outfit Competition at 2pm

Old Fashioned 4th of July Parade
12:00 PM on Main Street
Featuring marching bands, equestrian groups, classic cars, community organizations, and special guest Grand Marshal Jill Jacobson.

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Please join us in celebrating Jill and another unforgettable Fourth of July in downtown Half Moon Bay.

06/24/2026

The Half Moon Bay Old Fashioned 4th of July Parade is proud to announce ☆Jill Jacobson☆ as the 2026 Grand Marshal.

For more than three decades, Jill has been a dedicated leader, volunteer, and advocate for the Coastside community. Since moving to Half Moon Bay in 1991, she has devoted countless hours supporting local schools, youth athletics, nonprofit organizations, and community programs.

As Executive Director of the Boys & Girls Club of the Coastside from 2019 to 2025, Jill helped secure a permanent home for the organization, creating lasting opportunities for generations of local children and families. Her service has extended to organizations including the Atkinson Foundation, Senior Coastsiders, Coastside Children's Programs, Big Wave, Coastside Hope, Second Harvest, Moonridge Tutoring, and many others.

Jill's compassion, leadership, and commitment to the Coastside have made an extraordinary impact, and we are honored to celebrate her as this year's Grand Marshal.

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Join us for a full day of hometown tradition on Saturday, July 4:

Pancake Breakfast
8:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Hosted by the Half Moon Bay Lions Club at City Hall

I.D.E.S. Festival
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Live music, food and drinks, arts and crafts vendors, and family activities

4th of July Block Party
11am to 3:30pm
Mac Dutra Park
Food, Drinks and Patriotic Outfit Competition at 2pm

Old Fashioned 4th of July Parade
12:00 PM on Main Street
Featuring marching bands, equestrian groups, classic cars, community organizations, and special guest Grand Marshal Jill Jacobson.

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Please join us in celebrating Jill and another unforgettable Fourth of July in downtown Half Moon Bay.

06/08/2026

Half Moon Bay’s favorite hometown tradition is back!

Join us on July 4 for the 55th Annual Half Moon Bay Old Fashioned 4th of July Parade & Festival, where Main Street comes alive with marching bands, classic cars, equestrian groups, community organizations, festive floats, live music, food, family fun, and plenty of small-town charm. The parade begins at noon and is followed by a day of celebration throughout downtown Half Moon Bay.

Want to be part of the parade? Registration is now open for community groups, businesses, performers, classic vehicles, equestrian entries, and more.

Saturday, July 4, 2026
Downtown Half Moon Bay
Parade at 12:00 PM

Festival starting at 10am

Register today at www.hmbfourth.eventbrite.com and join one of the Coastside’s most beloved traditions.