4th of July community parade, picnic and circus

Next date: Saturday, July 04, 2026 | 11:00 AM to 03:00 PM

Bring your picnic basket and blanket, come dressed in red, white and blue and get ready to celebrate the 4th of July and America250 with a people parade, community picnic, and free, all new shows by Circus Bella.

America250 is the commemoration and celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the most important milestone in our country's history!

People parade

Meet at the Arrillaga Family Gymnasium parking lot, 600 Alma St. at 10:45 a.m. for parade departure at 11 a.m. Decorate your bike or wagon and participate in our annual, fun-filled people parade as we march down Alma Street to a picnic and circus at Burgess Park!

Community picnic

Grab your picnic baskets and ice chests! Join a community picnic in the park at 1 p.m. after the first circus performance or grab a spot for the second show beginning at 2 p.m.!

A variety of food trucks will also be on-site with food and treats for purchase.

Circus

Back by popular demand! Set up your blankets and watch in awe the vibrantly colorful and ALL NEW performance by the Circus Bella Company (all ages show)

Step into the splendid silliness of AH HA! A high-spirited romp bursting with hijinks, hilarity, and heart. This fast-paced, 60-minute performance puts a fresh spin on the classic one-ring circus, blending daring feats with playful mischief and Circus Bella’s signature sparkle. Audiences of all ages will be swept up in the magic as a vibrant troupe of acrobats, aerialists, jugglers, and clowns take the ring. Underscored by the LIVE music of the Circus Bella All-Star Band, AH HA! is a joyful, high-flying celebration of community, connection, and pure circus delight.

Two FREE 60 minute performances on Burgess Park lawn at Noon and at 2 p.m.

Coming soon! Register in advance for either or both shows to receive important event information and a chance to win Menlo Park prizes!

Schedule of activities

Time	Activity
10:45 am	Parade line-up at Arrillaga Family Gymnasium Parking Lot
11:00 am	Parade starts along Alma into Burgess Park
Noon	Circus Bella presents: AH HA! (show 1)
1:00 pm	Community Picnic on Burgess Park Lawn
2:00 pm	Circus Bella presents: AH HA! (show 2)