From a June 20, 2025 press release from the City of Piedmont:
The City of Piedmont’s annual 4th of July celebration will begin at 11am on Friday, July 4, running eight blocks along Highland Avenue from Park Way to Piedmont Park.
One of Piedmont’s oldest and most beloved traditions, the parade features floats from neighborhoods and community organizations, an array of antique and classic cars, and several bagpipe bands in keeping with Piedmont’s Scottish traditions. This year’s theme is “Traditions Thrive in 2025.”
Following the parade, festivities will continue in Piedmont Park with a community picnic and music by David Martin’s House Party from 12-3pm.
Block Party applications due June 26
Neighborhoods planning an Independence Day block party must complete the online 4th of July street closure application:
- Applications are due by 5pm on Thursday, June 26.
- If a permit is NOT approved, the City will contact you by Tuesday, July 1.
- Public Works will deliver barricades to streets with approved closures on Thursday, July 3.
Please be considerate of public spaces
The City asks community members to be considerate one another and of public spaces in advance of and during the celebrations:
- Do not place chairs at bus stops
- Do not block access from the street to the sidewalk with chairs
- Use blankets rather than tarps for picnics in the park, as tarps damage the grass
Thank you for helping keep this event safe and accessible for everyone.
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