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Idaho 4th of July Parade from Boise

Crowd of people watching the honor guard in the Boise 4th of July Independence Day Parade in front of the Boise capitol building. Crowd of people watching the honor guard in the Boise 4th of July Independence Day Parade in front of the Boise capitol building.

Idaho 4th of July Parade from Boise

Come gather in Idaho's Capital City to celebrate our Nation's birth. The downtown Boise parade travels on Jefferson and Bannock streets in front of the State Capitol. Our community comes together to celebrate our freedoms and the blessing it is to be an American.

The 2024 theme is United We Stand
Parade Grand Marshal - nominations open

Join the festivities as a parade participant or spectator. Judged parade entries will compete for prize money to support Idaho non-profits. Area musicians can join the Armada Honor Marching Band & Color Guard to add to the patriotic celebration. Businesses, organizations, and families are all welcome to come together and show that United We Stand for a strong community, city and nation.

Parade Participation

Businesses, organizations, and families are invited to enter and participate in the parade. Entries can choose to be judged and compete for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places. Winning entries will receive $5,000, $3,000, and $2,000 for their charities of choice.

Idaho 4th of July Honor Marching Band and Color Guard

Musicians in high school and college/university are invited to join the Idaho 4th of July Honor Marching Band and Color Guard presented by Armada and sponsored by Dunkley Music. Opens in new tab. Band Director Phil Hartman will help meld together student musicians through a few rehearsals before the parade. The band will be a spectacular site marching in harmony through downtown Boise. Register today to learn more and reserve your spot.

Call for Volunteers

Many hands make light work. Your hands can help by volunteering prior, during and after the parade. Volunteers can fill many roles to ensure the patriotic celebration is memorable and safe.

Butch and Lori Otter sitting on a bench.
2024 Parade Announcers – Former Governor Butch and Lori Otter

Celebrate With the Community

Our community is invited to come together to celebrate at the Idaho 4th of July Parade from Boise starting at 7:00am on Tuesday, July 4, 2024. You, your family, and others can start the day in Cecil D. Andrus Park for the Veteran Entrepreneur Alliance. Opens in new tab. pancake breakfast sponsored by Albertsons. Opens in new tab. The parade starts at 10:00am. Come downtown early to receive an American Flag provide by Zamzows. Opens in new tab. to wave along the parade route.

The Idaho 4th of July Parade from Boise would not be possible without Albertsons. Opens in new tab., CapEd Credit Union. Opens in new tab., and Peterson Chevrolet. Opens in new tab. for their important corporate sponsorship, with thanks to CBS2. Opens in new tab., KBOI Radio. Opens in new tab. and Radio Rancho. Opens in new tab. for being our media partners. The parade is also made possible by Visit Boise. Opens in new tab. and the Idaho Democrat. Opens in new tab. and Republican. Opens in new tab. parties.

Contact Us

If you are contacting us about entering the parade, please view our parade entry page for details and entry submission forms.

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