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Parade

Celebrate 250 years of American independence at this year's Independence Day Parade! Show off your creativity with decorations that shine and sparkle in honor of this year’s theme: America’s 250th Birthday.

Parade applications are now OPEN!

Click HERE to Apply

 

Street Closure Information
Euclid Avenue from Fifth Street to Holt Boulevard from approximately 3 AM – 12 PM. Cars will not be able to enter Euclid Avenue during this time 
 
Parade will start promptly at 9 AM  

All-States Picnic

The All-States Picnic is held at Ontario Town Square following the parade.

Schedule:  

  • 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM: Enjoy the All-States Picnic and enjoy fun, family-friendly activities, FREE crafts, games, and vendors!  
  • 11 AM – 12 PM: Ontario/Chaffey Community Showband Performance  

 

Contests: 

  • Patriotic Pooch – Dress your dog up in their most patriotic outfit for a chance to win a prize! 
  • Whiskerino – Step back in time to 1949 and join the contest to see who has the most impressive beard. 
  • Overall Best Dressed – Put on your most patriotic outfit and win some prizes! 

Fireworks Spectacular

Join us for Ontario's annual Fireworks Spectacular at Westwind Park for family fun and festivities! We'll have live entertainment, games, and food vendors for everyone to enjoy!  

Street Closure  
Riverside Drive will close at 3 PM between Archibald Avenue and Vineyard Avenue  
  
Parking is available at the Ontario Police Department, with a shuttle service to Westwind Park beginning at 4 PM  
Gates open at 5 PM

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