Lake Almanor

4th of July

Over 100 years of Tradition!

Our Parade Tradition started in 1920 at the Chester Rodeo on our country's day of independence.

Chester Rodeo Parade 1938 **Eastman

  • 9am ARPD Fun Run

    45th Annual Fun Run down Main Street

    Fun Run Registration

  • 11am Chamber Parade

    Begins at 11:00am at Collins Pine Park and rolls down Main Street in Chester to the edge of town just before the Bidwell House.

    Parade Reg Open

  • 11:30am Elks Craft Fair

    Craft Fair at Chester Park until 4pm

    Art Fair Booth Form

  • 2pm Rotary Duck Race

    Chester Rotary Duck Race down the Feather River at Chester Park Bridge

    Adopted a Duck

  • At dusk - Fireworks

    Chamber hosts Fireworks on Lake Almanor

    Donate today to Support the tradition

    Fireworks Donation

2026 4th of July

Parade Theme: 

Waves of Freedom

Hosted by Lake Almanor Area Chamber


Join us for the annual Chester 4th of July Parade Registration on July 4th, 2026 at 11:00 am. This beloved community event is a great way to celebrate Independence Day with friends and family while showcasing your patriotic spirit.

Whether you want to march with a group, ride on a float, or showcase your classic car, there are plenty of opportunities to get involved and show off your "Waves of Feedom" pride.

This year's parade promises to be bigger and better than ever, with live music, food vendors, and activities for all ages. The parade route will go right through the heart of Chester, offering plenty of opportunities for spectators to cheer on the participants and enjoy the festive atmosphere.

Registration is open to individuals, groups, businesses, and organizations who want to be a part of this iconic celebration. Don't miss your chance to be a part of one of the most anticipated events in Chester each year!

So mark your calendars for July 4th and come out to join us for an unforgettable day of fun and patriotism at the Chester 4th of July Parade, Register Today.

We look forward to seeing your version of the Theme: "Waves of Freedom"

Parade Registration

2026 Grand Marshal

The Lake Almanor Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce Cheri McIntire as this year’s Grand Marshal — mainly because after decades of volunteering, organizing, cheering, hauling, helping, and showing up for just about everything, we finally figured out there was no way she could say no to riding in the parade.


Shortly after moving to the Chester area, Cheri jumped right into community life and never really slowed down. While raising her two very active daughters, she somehow managed to keep up with Girl Scouts, Little League team mom duties, ballet, basketball, track, volleyball, and summer youth programs at the park — proving long ago that sleep was apparently optional.


Cheri’s volunteer spirit extended throughout the community with involvement in the Almanor Recreation and Park District, PTA, Boosters, Chester Rotary Youth Leadership Camps, the “MAC” Major Appliance Cleanup Project, Memorial Weekend Craft Fair, 4th of July Duck Race, Mid Summer Madness, and the softball field project. If there was an event happening in town, chances are Cheri was helping organize it, working at it, cleaning up after it, or recruiting someone else to help too.


Her dedication, generosity, and ability to bring people together have made a lasting impact on generations of local families and on the entire Lake Almanor community.


Please join us in celebrating Cheri McIntire and thanking her for the many years she has devoted to making our community stronger, more connected, and a whole lot more fun.


2025 4th of July Parade

Hosted by Lake Almanor Area Chamber

2025 parade

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Prior year parades

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Grand Marshal Nomination process

Honoring our Hometown Heroes


Lake Almanor Area celebrate individuals who have selflessly give themselves to better our community.



Let the Celebration begin

 

Our Hometown Heroes honor us by leading our Chester Main Street

4th of July Parade. 

 

Nominations


Nominations each year are accepted January 1 thru April 12. 

Submit your Hero online HERE

Download a form HERE. 



Or you can fill out a form in person at:

Ayoob's Intermountain Hardware or Plumas Bank.


Or mail yours to:

PO Box 1198

Chester, CA 96020

2025: Dr. David Walls

2024: Barbara Montandon

2023: Carol Franchetti

2022: Lake Almanor Basin First Responders "Dixie Fire Heroes"

2021:  Patricia "Pat" Martin

2020: John Sypher
​2019: Joe Rogers
2018: Aaron Seandel
2017: Carla & Terry Parsons
2016: Plumas Bank (Team)
2015: Dick McNeil
2014: Dale & Georgia Knutsen
2012: Greg McIntire

2011: David Price
2010: Darold Adamson
2009: Jim Benner
2008: Ruby Cooke
2007: Will Henry
2006: Joan Sayre
2005: Cheri Collins Smith & Bill Dennison
2004: Fire Chiefs
2003: Sandy Benner Osman
2002: Rayan Simpson
2001: Bob Brockway
2000: Bill Dennison
1999: Gordon Neuman
1998: Ed Sylvester
1997: John Cozort
1996: Ed Neuman
1995: US Veterans Honored (Art Hudson - Air Force, JD Copeland - Navy, George Thore - Navy Pilot,  Sylvin Thore, Edward Brazelton - Army, John Cozort - Navy, Frank Ranella - Navy, Ed Newman - Sea Bees, Joe Herrick - Navy, Jim Garret Air Force Pilot)
1994: Dr. Dana Ware
1993: Barbara Benner & Maxine Keefer
1992: Don Woodhall
1991: Operation Desert Storm  (Dan Little, Dan Huhn, Jim Price, Robert Knibbs, Chris Wolters, Curtis Prosise & Randy Floyd)
1990: Eldon Lay
1989: Richard Crenna
1987 Joan Sayer & Marilyn Morris Quadrio
1983: John Sanders
​1980: Larry Hope