The Santa Cruz Community Calendar
Santa Cruz County, California
Saturday, July 4, 2026
The Valley Women's Club invites you, your family, friends, kids, and grandkids to march with us in the Boulder Creek 4th of July Parade as butterflies, bees, dragonflies, hummingbirds, birds—or any winged creature your imagination inspires!
Feeling extra creative? Come as a towering redwood tree! We've had some wonderful redwood costumes in past parades, and we'd love to see them return.
Don't have wings? No problem! We'll have a limited number of butterfly wings and accessories available to borrow on a first-come, first-served basis.
Then enjoy the rest of this beloved community tradition! Start the morning with the Boulder Creek Fire Department's famous pancake breakfast (7:00 AM–Noon), and after the parade, head to Junction Park for live music, food, vendors, and family fun from Noon–5:00 PM.