Fremont’s annual Fourth of July Parade has been officially canceled for 2025, according to a recent announcement from the event’s organizers. In a statement, the Fremont 4th of July Parade nonprofit cited unforeseen challenges and a serious health issue affecting a team member as reasons behind the difficult decision to postpone the event.
The beloved parade, typically held along Paseo Padre Parkway, has been a staple of Fremont’s Independence Day celebrations for years. Though the streets will be quiet this July 4, organizers reassured the public that the event will return in 2026—coinciding with the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
In response to the cancellation, Fremont City Council adopted a plan on June 10 to reduce the city’s Special Events Sponsorship Program (SESP) budget by $30,990—the amount initially proposed for parade support. Instead, the funds will revert to the city’s general fund as a cost-saving measure amid a constrained budget. Under this adjustment, a total of $319,010 will be distributed among the 12 remaining eligible events, with each expected to receive funding to cover approximately 88% of city service costs…