Sierra Madre's 4th of July festivities are a 3-day affair.  

Festivities start on Wednesday, July 3 with a community picnic in Memorial Park from 5pm  to 10:30pm. Highlights include live music by Groovy Lemon Pie, and bubble wrap fireworks, plus non-profit booths, kids activities, food trucks, and more.

The town shows up for the Independence Day Parade starting at 10am on Thursday the 4th. The Parade starts on Sunnyside Avenue and moves east on Sierra Madre Blvd, ending at Rancho Road.

Participants in the parade include community members, local businesses, classic cars, a marching band, kids on their decorated bikes, and more. The Grand Marshall is 100 year old Sierra Madre resident Helen Reece.

Other activities on the morning of the 4th include a 5k Fun Run starting at 7am, and the Woman’s Club Pre-Parade Community Open House with continental breakfast starting at 8am, and free swim at the Sierra Madre Pool from noon to 2pm.

The festivities close out on Friday July 5 with a Family Movie in the Park screening of Barbie in Memorial Park starting at 7:45 pm.