07/04/2027
Get DirectionsCelebrate Independence Day in the heart of Downtown Truckee with a fun-filled morning of hometown traditions and patriotic spirit! Start the day with a delicious pancake breakfast, cheer on participants in the Firecracker Mile Fun Run, and enjoy the excitement of the annual 4th of July Parade. Bring the family, wear your red, white, and blue, and join the community for a memorable celebration of America's birthday!
PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Get the Holiday started of right with the Annual 4th of July Pancake Breakfast put on by the Truckee Fire Protection District at Station 92. Hot pancakes fresh off the griddle with butter and maple syrup.
This is a FREE event! (donations appreciated as all funds go to Truckee Fire's scholorship and other community programs.) Annual Event!
Location: 11473 Donner Pass Road
TIme 7:00-10:00am
FIRECRACKER MILE FUN RUN
Truckee's 4th of July festivities kick off first thing in the morning with the Firecracker Mile, where runners of all levels (elite to family fun) toe the line for staggered starts beginning at 9:45am. The mile-long race follows the parade route.
Friday, July 4 from 9:45-10am | Truckee Fire Station 92, 11473 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee, CA 96161
PARADE
Get ready for the Annual Truckee 4th of July Parade. The parade begins at 10:00am at the west end of Donner Pass Road at Truckee High School and moves down 1.5 miles down the road into historic downtown Truckee. You will be thoroughly entertained by the array of floats live performances and local culture throughout.
So grab your chairs and head on downtown along Donner Pass Road to watch the parade. Go a little early to secure your spot!
Time: 10:00am -1:00pm
FREE FAMILY EVENT! DOGS WELCOME!