Celebrate a Star-Spangled Bash
Jun 16, 2021 12:00AM ● By Cordova Community Council
Rancho Cordova's famed fireworks spectaculars will be held at 9:30 p.m. both July 3 and July 4. Photo: CCC
Fourth of July Parade and Activities to Resume this Year
RANCHO CORDOVA, CA (MPG) - A parade, road run and two evenings of food, music and fireworks kick off Tuesday, July 3 as the Rancho Cordova Fourth of July Celebration makes a post-pandemic return.
It won’t look like it usually does, but the parade will be featuring at least seven marching bands on July 3 and two great nights of high-flying entertainment, making Fourth of July 2021 feel closer to normal, organizers said.
“It’s been a long haul and we need to celebrate,” said David Sander, president of the Cordova Community Council, which organizes the event. “It’s time to laugh with friends, march down Coloma Road and watch some great fireworks honoring our great country.”
One change for 2021 is a switch to Saturday, July 3 for the Rancho Cordova parade, normally held on July 4. The change occurs every seven years when the Fourth of July falls on a Sunday. When that happens, the parade is switched to July 3 to avoid interference with church services which are held Sunday mornings in the many houses of worship located along the parade route.
Coloma Road between Chase Drive and McGregor Drive will be closed to all traffic beginning at approximately 8:30 a.m. until the parade is over, around noon.
For 2021, activities kick off at 9 a.m. Saturday, July 3 for the inaugural All-America Mile, a road race which will fly in waves down the traditional parade route on Coloma Road. The event is organized by the Rancho Cordova Track Club and will follow a one-mile straight shot from Maywood Drive to Mills Middle School. To sign up, click the “Register to Run” button at www.ranchocordovajuly4th.com.
With the run complete, the Rancho Cordova July 3rd Parade will begin at McGregor Drive and continue down Coloma, making a left turn on Rinda Drive before ending at Cordova Gardens Elementary School. Parade registrations are also open at www.ranchocordovajuly4th.com .
Another change for 2021 is a reduced schedule of events in Hagan Park, required to meet COVID 19 restrictions in place for the so-called “mega event.” The carnival and other Kids Zone activities will be missing this year, but beer and food will be available for purchase, concerts will be held at 8 p.m. and Rancho Cordova’s famed fireworks spectaculars will be held on at approximately 9:30 p.m. both July 3 and July 4.
Parking opens at 5 p.m. and admissions gates open at 6 p.m. on July 3 and July 4. Tickets are $5 each and must be purchased online at www.ranchocordovajuly4th.com. Parking is $10 per car, cash only. The July 3 and 4 concerts and fireworks shows will be identical, making either night a great experience in Hagan Park.
Featured concert performers each night will be CCsegerR, a traditional rock ‘n roll band playing tribute to the hits of Credence Clearwater Revival and Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band.
The Rancho Cordova Fourth of July Celebration, now in its 36th year, normally attracts more than 20,000 visitors to Hagan Park over the two days. Last year’s event was canceled due to the pandemic.
With restrictions lifting for most activities on June 15, event producer Cordova Community Council worked with public health officials to design modifications which would allow the event to proceed, even if some restrictions remain in place.
It’s not too late to be part of the run, parade and Hagan Park festivities. For full tickets, details and information, visit www.ranchocordovajuly4th.com.
