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Idaho 4th of July Parade from Boise

Crowd of people watching the Boise 4th of July Independence Day Parade in front of the Boise capitol building downtown Crowd of people watching the Boise 4th of July Independence Day Parade in front of the Boise capitol building downtown

Celebrating & Honoring Our Nation's Founding Fathers & Mothers

In a letter to his wife, Abigail, John Adams wrote,

"The date will be the most memorable epoch in the history of America. I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival. It ought to be commemorated as the day of deliverance, by solemn acts of devotion to God Almighty. It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and illuminations, from one end of this continent to the other, from this time forward forever more."

Mr. Adams wrote this one day before the public reading of the adopted Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776.

After three years of not having a parade, the patriotic celebration returns this summer. The 2023 theme is Honoring our Founding Fathers and Mothers.

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 $10,000, $7,000, and $5,000 for their charities of choice.

Enter the Parade

Parade entries are closed for final parade preparations. We invite you to participate in 2024.

Idaho 4th of July Honor Marching Band and Color Guard

A parade isn't a parade without a marching band! 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.

Honor Band Registration

Band entries are closed for final practices. We invite you to participate in 2024.

Call for Volunteers

Many hands make light work. Your hands can help by volunteering prior, during and after the parade. Volunteers can fill many roles to ensure the patriotic celebration is memorable and safe.

Lend Your Hands - Volunteer

Celebrate With the Community

Our community is invited to come together to celebrate at the Idaho 4th of July Parade from Boise starting at 7:00am on Tuesday, July 4, 2023. You, your family, and others can start the day in Cecil D. Andrus Park for the Veteran Entrepreneur Alliance pancake breakfast sponsored by Albertsons. The parade starts at 10:00am. Come downtown early to receive an American Flag provide by Zamzows to wave along the parade route.

The Idaho 4th of July Parade from Boise would not be possible without Albertsons, CapEd Credit Union, and Peterson Chevrolet for their important corporate sponsorship, with thanks to CBS2, KBOI Radio and Radio Rancho for being our media partners. The parade is also made possible by Visit Boise and the Idaho Democrat and Republican parties.

David Barrett family photo.
2023 Parade Marshalls – David Barrett Family
Two people sitting at a bench. Butch and Lori Otter.
2023 Parade Announcers – Former Governor Butch and Lori Otter
Join the parade! Armada Idaho community marching band. Sponsored by Dunkley Music.
Vintage fire truck driving in the Boise 4th of July parade.

Parade Route

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

Idaho 4th of July parade route. Starts in Boise at the intersection of 11th and Jefferson. Travels down Jefferson until 4th street, heads toward Bannock, then up Bannock until 11th street where it turns and ends at the intersection that was the starting point. Click to open parade route image in new tab for full-sized viewing.

Contact Us

If you are contacting us about entering the parade, please view our parade entry page for details and entry submission forms.

Veterans posing in front of a historic submarine at the Boise 4th of July parade
Volunteers taking donations for the Boise 4th of July Independence Day Parade

Corporate Sponsors

Media Sponsors

American Flag Sponsor

Supporting Sponsors

Historic Snake River Stampede stage coach displayed during the Boise 4th of July Parade