SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The City of South Lake Tahoe is hosting two holiday events for 4th of July week – the Red, White & Blue Aerial Showcase at the Lake Tahoe Airport on July 3, and the 10th annual 4th of July Parade on July 4. From awe-inspiring aircraft to festive floats and community spirit, there’s something for everyone.
Get ready for two days of Tahoe tradition and family fun!
Red, White & Blue Aerial Showcase
Date: July 3, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: South Lake Tahoe Airport – 1901 Lisa Maloff Way
Kick off your Independence Day celebrations with the Red, White & Blue Aerial Showcase—a ground-based aviation experience designed for the whole family! This static airshow invites the public to get up close and personal with an impressive lineup of military, firefighting, and specialty aircraft parked on the airport ramp. There will be no aerial flying demonstrations, but you’ll have the rare chance to explore aircraft on the ground, talk with pilots and crews, and discover what makes each aircraft unique.
Featured aircraft include:
- California Army National Guard: CH-47 Chinook, UH-60 Black Hawk, UH-72 Lakota
- U.S. Marine Corps: AH-1Z Viper, UH-1Y Venom
- U.S. Navy: Gulfstream, C-130
- Cal Fire: C-130, OV-10 Bronco, UH-60
The event also includes educational displays, hands-on activities, and opportunities to meet the men and women who serve in the skies. Don’t miss this exciting and educational pre-parade event!
10th annual 4th of July Parade
Join us for a special milestone celebration at the 10th Annual City of South Lake Tahoe 4th of July Parade! This year’s theme, “10 Years of Tahoe Spirit,” honors a decade of community pride, patriotism, and festive fun in the heart of South Lake Tahoe.
Parade Registration is Open!
Whether you’re a business, nonprofit, school group, performance team, or simply a proud local, we invite you to register your group and help us fill the streets with red, white, and Tahoe blue!
Registration is free and open to all. The deadline to register is June 20, 2025. Sign up HERE.
Parade Start
9:00 am sharp. The parade will travel westbound along Hwy 50 starting at Ski Run Blvd.
Parade Theme
10 Years of Tahoe Spirit
Parade Grand Marshal
The City of South Lake Tahoe -60th Anniversary Celebration!
Parade Emcees
- Sallie Ross -South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue, PIO
- Dave Hamilton -Art, Culture, & Tourism Commissioner
The Best of the Parade Awards
Who will be the 2024 winners? Cheer for your favorites and tune in to the City’s Facebook page after the parade to find out!
- Best Commercial Entry
- Best Non-Profit Entry
- Best Youth Entry
- Best Classic Auto
- Anything Goes Category
For more parade information including road closures and viewing areas, visit https://www.cityofslt.us/2415/4th-of-July-Parade.