The Julian parade includes antique cars, vintage tractors, belly dancers, World War 2 Submariners, car clubs, beautiful horses and a variety of entries to complete a fun well rounded hometown parade. Downtown Main Street; Julian. From Julian High School to Frank Lane Park Getting to the Parade: From San Diego, take I-8 to Hwy. 79 east to Julian or Hwy. 67 to Ramona and Hwy. 78 to Julian. Parking: There is no parking on Main Street on parade day. Park in lots surrounding or on streets surrounding town. Main Street is closed at 9 a.m. Handicap Access: Accessible parking and rest rooms are next to the old Rabobank. 10 a.m. – The pre-parade activities will begin with a welcome and a few announcements. 10:05 – 10:50 a.m. – Guests will be treated to a variety of musical performances and a western reenactment by the Julian Doves & Desperados. 10:55 a.m. – Two pie-eating contests: 5 adults and 5 kids. Participants can sign-up beginning at 10 a.m. at the main stage. 11:10 – 11:55 a.m. – Musical performances, History with George Washington and rendering honors. Noon – Enjoy watching a fly-over of vintage planes and the National Anthem will be played. The parade begins as soon as the National Anthem is completed and the enormous American Flag has been carried, by the audience, down the street. This year, 2023, Julian salutes July Fourth with the Theme, “Century of Commitment.” This theme is inspired by the 2023 Grand Marshal, the Julian Woman’s Club and their philanthropic commitment to the Julian community. We’re celebrating their 100 years of community service, support and camaraderie. The Julian Woman’s Club has shaped and preserved Julian’s history in many ways: Their C Street property was purchased for $350 in 1941. The Julian Pioneer Museum was establish in 1953 (which is located at Washington & Fourth Streets). They organized the Julian Back Country Quilt Trail in 2014. Since 1951, the Julian Woman’s Club has provided scholarships for deserving high school graduates and adults to further purse their educational goals. Annual philanthropic events include the annual Wildflower Show (since 1926), the Heritage Quilt Show, the December Holiday Gift Boutique and their lovely Afternoon Touring Teas. Visit their website for more details about their wonderful organization and how you can support them. Julian has a long tradition of honoring our nation’s birthday with a salute to the men and women who made our country great, both domestically and militarily. For more than twenty years, Julian residents, their friends and parade lovers from all over have lined up at on the town’s Main Street to wave their flags, cheer the marching bands, salute the Marine Color Guard and carry a giant American Flag down the thoroughfare. Bands may include: Marine Corps band Gold Drum and Bugle Corps Mariachi Continental de San Diego and More! The Merchant of the Year for 2023 is: Tracey Turner from Wynola Junction Antiques & Collectibles; Other dignitaries include: Veterans from the American Legion; and Miss Julian and her court. Julian 4th Of July Parade on Facebook / Instagram
