Thousands of spectators gathered in downtown Danville to celebrate 249 years of freedom during the annual Fourth of July parade along San Ramon Valley Boulevard and Hartz Avenue on Friday morning. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Fourth of July Parade organized by the Kiwanis Club of San Ramon Valley.

Congressman Mark DeSaulnier, Danville Mayor Renee Morgan, and other elected officials participated in the patriotic parade. The Veterans of Foreign Wars, vintage war vehicles including a “Huey” helicopter, law enforcement and emergency first responders, Boy Scout clubs, cheerleaders, and marching bands were some of many participants that delighted the large crowd of parade observers. Based on the parade registrations, 110 registered groups participated with 2200 parade participants and 165 vehicles, according to Kent Screechfield, Parade Co-chair with the Kiwanis Club of San Ramon Valley.

The weather was also a star, with perfectly sunny skies on this 4th of July holiday.

Raegen Enriquez, 7, left, of Danville, gets a souvenir from a boy scout taking part in the annual Fourth of July parade along San Ramon Valley Boulevard in Danville, Calif., on Friday, July 4, 2025. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the 4th of July Parade in Danville, organized by the Kiwanis Club of San Ramon Valley. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group) 
Danville Mayor Renee Morgan waves to the crowd during the annual Fourth of July parade along San Ramon Valley Boulevard in Danville, Calif., on Friday, July 4, 2025. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the 4th of July Parade in Danville, organized by the Kiwanis Club of San Ramon Valley. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group) 
Vietnam War veterans wave to the crowd from a “Huey” helicopter during the annual Fourth of July parade along San Ramon Valley Boulevard in Danville, Calif., on Friday, July 4, 2025. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the 4th of July Parade in Danville, organized by the Kiwanis Club of San Ramon Valley. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group) 
Caledonian Club of San Francisco Prince Charles Pipe Band take part the annual Fourth of July parade along San Ramon Valley Boulevard in Danville, Calif., on Friday, July 4, 2025. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the 4th of July Parade in Danville, organized by the Kiwanis Club of San Ramon Valley. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group) 
Congressman Mark DeSaulnier waves to the crowd during the annual Fourth of July parade along San Ramon Valley Boulevard in Danville, Calif., on Friday, July 4, 2025. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the 4th of July Parade in Danville, organized by the Kiwanis Club of San Ramon Valley. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group) 
A spectator takes video of participants and the crowd from a roof during the annual Fourth of July parade along San Ramon Valley Boulevard in Danville, Calif., on Friday, July 4, 2025. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the 4th of July Parade in Danville, organized by the Kiwanis Club of San Ramon Valley. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group) 
An Elvis Presley impersonator strikes a pose to the crowd during the annual Fourth of July parade along San Ramon Valley Boulevard in Danville, Calif., on Friday, July 4, 2025. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the 4th of July Parade in Danville, organized by the Kiwanis Club of San Ramon Valley. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group) 
Aahmes Shrine Mounted Patrol takes part in the annual Fourth of July parade along San Ramon Valley Boulevard in Danville, Calif., on Friday, July 4, 2025. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the 4th of July Parade in Danville, organized by the Kiwanis Club of San Ramon Valley. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group) 
Tri-City Band Corps, of Fremont, take part the annual Fourth of July parade along San Ramon Valley Boulevard in Danville, Calif., on Friday, July 4, 2025. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the 4th of July Parade in Danville, organized by the Kiwanis Club of San Ramon Valley. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group) Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group
Young spectators wave to participants during the annual Fourth of July parade along San Ramon Valley Boulevard in Danville, Calif., on Friday, July 4, 2025. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the 4th of July Parade in Danville, organized by the Kiwanis Club of San Ramon Valley. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group) 
A Contra Costa County Sheriff Search and Rescue Team takes part in the annual Fourth of July parade along San Ramon Valley Boulevard in Danville, Calif., on Friday, July 4, 2025. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the 4th of July Parade in Danville, organized by the Kiwanis Club of San Ramon Valley. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group) 
A participant with cowboy boots walks past a crosswalk during the annual Fourth of July parade along San Ramon Valley Boulevard in Danville, Calif., on Friday, July 4, 2025. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Fourth of July Parade in Danville, organized by the Kiwanis Club of San Ramon Valley. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group) 
Tri-City Band Corps, of Fremont, take part the annual Fourth of July parade along San Ramon Valley Boulevard in Danville, Calif., on Friday, July 4, 2025. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the 4th of July Parade in Danville, organized by the Kiwanis Club of San Ramon Valley. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group)