Idaho 4th of July Parade 2024 from Boise

Come gather in Idaho's Capital City to celebrate the Nation's birth. The downtown Boise parade travels on Jefferson and Bannock streets in front of the State Capitol. The community will come together to celebrate the freedom and blessings of being an American.

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.

2024 Parade Grand Marshals

The Idaho 4th of July Parade is proud to announce the 2024 Grand Marshals. After carefully reviewing entries, the planning committee selected the 116th Brigade Combat Operation Iraqi Freedom III as the parade's 2024 Grand Marshals. The 116 BCT OIF III was Idaho's largest National Guard deployment. The 2024 Parade honors the men, women, and their families for their sacrifice as we remember and celebrate their 20th deployment anniversary. Come see, stand united, and cheer them on for their dedication to Idaho and the United States of America.

Idaho 4th of July Parade from Boise - Complete Schedule

5:00am - 7:00am: CBS Live News from Idaho Capitol

6:30am: CapEd's Read to Rise hot air balloon launch from Capitol

7:00am - 11:00am: Veteran Entrepreneur Alliance's Community Breakfast Cecil D. Andrus Park

9:00am: Presentation of Colors by the Boise Police Department Honor Guard

9:05am: National Anthem - Janice Gerard

9:17am: Reading of Declaration of Independence by state and local officials

10:00am: Idaho 4th of July Parade from Boise

Parade Participation

Businesses organizations and families are invited to enter and participate in the parade. Corporate entries can choose to be judged and compete for 1st 2nd and 3rd places. Winning entries will receive $10000 $7000 and $5000 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. 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.

Parade Route

Below is the map of the route the Idaho 4th of July Parade from Boise will take. The parade will start at 10:00 am and conclude around 11:30 am.

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