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Independence Day Celebration on Thursday July 4th!

July 4

The City of Corona invites you to the Independence Day Celebration on Thursday July 4th! Returning with the annual Main Street USA Parade, entertainment at Santana Park, and Fireworks show. 

9 AM – Main Street USA Independence Day Parade

The City of Corona invites the community to the Main Street USA Independence Day Parade on Thursday, July 4, 2024. Corona’s Main Street USA Independence Day Parade is a non-competitive parade which provides entertainment, community spirit, and fun for all to enjoy. Drawing 4,000+ families, friends, and neighbors, the parade takes place on Main Street from Ontario Avenue to Olive Street.

PARTICIPATE IN THE PARADE

Applications for the Parade are available online. Submit by June 23rd to participate.

PRO TIPS FOR THE MAIN STREET USA PARADE

☀️  Beat the heat wear a hat, drink plenty of water, and don’t forget that sunscreen!
😉  Go before you go. Limited restroom access.
📣  Bring your community spirit and be ready to cheer on your friends and neighbors!

PARADE ROAD CLOSURES

The following streets will be posted “No Parking” and closed to through traffic from approximately 6:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. on July 4.

  • Main Street between Ontario Avenue and Grand Boulevard
  • Chatam Circle from the cul-de-sac to Summerset
  • Pueblo Road between Main Street and Belle Avenue
  • Olive Street between Main Street and Belle Avenue
  • Olive Street between Main Street and South Victoria Avenue
  • Please anticipate increased traffic congestion in the area on July 4.

Parade Participants:

Corona Police Department, Joe Dominguez American Legion Post 742, Blue Star Mothers HOME CA30, Corona Fire Department, City Council, Boy Scout Pack 523, Parks & Recreation Commission, Riverside Country Supervisor Karen Spiegel, Director Fauzia Rizvi, Western Municipal Water District,100 Mile Club, Corona Norco Unified School District -Superintendent Dr. Sam Buenrostro, Corona-Norco Unified School District Board of Education, All American Karate School, U.S. Marine Corps Recruiting Command, Empire Junk Pick-Up, iPlayology, Arndt Family, 1965 Buick Riviera, Corona Art Association, Main Street Church, ABC Hopes, Fit Fam, William H. Jameson Jr American Legion Post 216, Patria Church, I.C.A.R.E. Dog Rescue, Circle City Chorale, Oscar Tortola Group Real Estate Services, Corona High School Drumline, Corona High Girls Wrestling, Corona High Baseball Team, Freemasons, Misfits, Corona Cub Scout Pack 251, Inland Empire Military Vehicle Preservation, Ballet Folklorico Quetzal, Cabalgantes de California, Millenium Corvettes, Corona American Little League, 1953 Kaiser Dragon Roadster, Kisco Valencia Terrace, Cub Scout Pack 34 & BSA Troop 34, American Legion Joe Dominguez 742 Auxiliary Unit, Templo Nueva Vida, Dr. Renea Bryant 4 CNUSD, Corona-Norco Family YMCA, Coroin Chathair School of Irish Dance, Senior Cruises, Andys Detail Services, Dunebuggy, Corona Originals, Cub Scout Pack 421, Corona-Norco Family YMCA Adventure Guides, Falun Dafa, Elect Jami Merchant & Anna Coriddi-Meza for CNUSD School Board, St. Matthew Catholic Church, Nissan Pathfinder, Corona Junk Removal & Property Maintenance LLC, 1976 Jaguar XJL, Macawsome Heating and Cooling, Main Street Dental Group, Mary Ybarra for CNUSD School Board, Girl Scouts of San Gorgonio Council, Korean War Veterans, Woman’s Leadership Conference, Corona Girls Softball Association, US Forest Service, Cub Scout Pack 134, Corona Regional Medical Center, Corona Corvettes,Corona Chargers Jr All American Football, Angels Over Cliffs, CA 41 Democracy in Action, Civil Air Patrol, Cinco de Mayo Committee, Avista Senior Living Magnolia, Moms Club of Corona, Snappduo Photography, CYSC All Stars, Corona Pony Youth Baseball, World War II Era Jeeps, The Corona Living Magazine, Leticia Castillo for Assembly, Corona Chamber Foundation, City of Corona Transit Service, Shoults for Assembly, La Cultura Ballet Folklorico, Corona Chamber of Commerce, Amazing Grace Lutheran Church, Zoi, Dreamcatchers Motors, Action Martial Arts, OBC Theatre

 

For more details on the Main Street USA Parade, please call (951) 736-2241.

 

5 PM – Santana Park: Music • Food • Fireworks and More!

MUSIC

Radio Rebels
Radio Rebels (80’s)
Southern California’s premier 80’s rock & variety dance band. Their dynamic stage presence and vast repertoire will win over any crowd. The Radio Rebels play your favorites from the MTV era, the best of British New Wave, US Top 40, Glam Rock of the Sunset strip, and beyond

Black Rock Candy
Black Rock Candy (Rock)

A classic rock tribute from Corona California that boasts an incredible eclectic variety including rock, classic rock, blues, alternative, pop, and a few of their own original creations.

FOOD VENDORS

  • Enjoy tasty food and refreshments available for purchase

Brain Freeze, Don Chuy, Salt N Pepper, Churromadness, Raul’s Dirty Dogs, Oh Papa, 24 Vegan, Aguas Compita, Luzzies Kitchen, Daniels Toys, The Baja Shrimp, Pop it Up, Sweet Shop, Canvas Coffee, Wetzels Pretzels, Perro Taco, Webu, Maui Wowi, Wicked Sausage, Tiki’s Shaved Ice

FIREWORKS

The celebration concludes with the eagerly anticipated firework show to occur at 9pm.

PARKING

  • Pre-Sale Preferred Parking at Santana Park*can be purchased for $10 May 27th through June 28th.
  • Day of Event Parking at Santana Park- $20 parking fee for Santana parking lot as space permits.
  • Free parking at Crossroads Christian Church* and surrounding community as posted.
    * Please note there will be a 30 minute delay for cars exiting the Santana parking lot following the fireworks show for pedestrian safety.

 

NOTICE

  • No Dogs or pets allowed at the park
  • No gas/propane BBQs (Charcoal only in designated areas)
  • No alcohol or cigarettes (including vaping) allowed in the park
  • No drones
  • No Trailers or RVs

SANTANA PARK NOTICES

  • Park fields will be closed beginning Friday June 28th for event staging.
  • Parking lots will be closed Wednesday, July 3rd at 3 p.m. to allow for Pre-Sale Preferred Event Parking.
  • Skatepark will be closed on Thursday, July 4th.

ROAD CLOSURES

  • Kellogg from Pimpernel to Ontario – 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
  • Ontario Ave from Magnolia to Fullerton – 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
  • Magnolia from Main Street to Ontario – 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
  • Santana from Magnolia to Orchard Crest – 3 p.m. to 11 p.m.
  • Garretson from CL Fleming to Santana – 3 pm to 11 p.m.