56th SC Parade of Champions Festival and Sports Entertainment Zone

📣 Santa Clara — it’s GAME ON! The 56th Parade of Champions is the official kickoff event for the BIGGEST year in sports in our city’s history--a tradition dating back to 1945 when we welcomed home our WWII Heroes! 🏈⚽🏆

Join us as we celebrate our Champions, Community, and Frontline Heroes with floats, performance groups, marching bands, DJ music, food trucks, multicultural pride, and the all-new Sports Fan Entertainment Zone! The route starts on Market ends on Washington. ALL the BEST Action and seating will be located at the Festival center at Franklin Square.

🗓️ October 4, 2025 | 🎊 Free & Family-FriendlyLet’s come together for the ultimate hometown celebration!#SCParadeOfChampions #SantaClaraProud #KickoffToGreatness #BayAreaEvents #CommunityStrong

The longest running, most inclusive, multicultural legacy event in the history of Santa Clara. At its peak the 2nd largest parade in the history of the state. Someting for everyone!

Host or Publisher Ana Vargas-Smith