Hometown Parade
June 28 at 9:30 am - 10:30 am
Sutter Street, Folsom, CA, 95630
Event Details:
The Historic District—known as the heart of Folsom—is rich in history and full of charm. Each year, the Hometown Parade features a vibrant mix of 70+ entries, including marching bands, color guards, service organizations, historical organizations, Wild West reenactors, vintage cars and emergency vehicles, horses, creative floats, neighborhood groups, and exciting appearances by local police and fire departments—plus plenty of surprises!
Parade-goers will line the four blocks of Sutter Street, as the parade makes its way from Scott Street to Reading Street. Set up your lawn chairs early and show your Folsom pride!
After the parade, stick around for fun activities throughout the Historic District to keep the celebration going. Enjoy special offers from businesses throughout the Historic District!
Parade Entries:
The Historic Folsom Hometown Parade is a beloved tradition, drawing enthusiastic crowds from Folsom and surrounding communities. Parade entries will open in April 2025, and we’re on the lookout for vibrant, fun, and engaging floats created by spirited groups, organizations, neighborhoods, and local businesses. With its charming setting, Historic Folsom offers the perfect backdrop to celebrate the heart and soul of our community.
Past entries included Folsom City Council members, zoo docents, Folsom Police and Folsom Fire, Old West Legends, local businesses, dance crews and many more.
The parade welcomes participation from all, with a limit of 25 individuals per group marching in the procession. However, groups are free to have additional members supporting them from the sidelines.
Maximum Height is 12 Feet – this is for safety! There are hanging lights across Sutter Street.
Now is the time to start planning and deciding if your group would like to have a presence in this beloved community tradition.
CLICK HERE FOR PARADE ENTRY FORM & RULES
Exciting events throughout the day:
- Pancake Breakfast (location TBA)
- 8:00am-1:00pm – Farmers Market – Plaza
- 9:30am-10:30am Parade on Sutter from Scott St. to Reading St., 70+ Entries!
- Gaslight Co – Live Music and Bloody Mary Specials
- Folsom Hotel – Live Music
- Art Galleries, Restaurants, Shopping and more
Sponsorship Opportunities:
Interested in being a part of one of Folsom’s most beloved traditions? We’re currently seeking sponsors for the Historic Folsom Hometown Parade—an exciting opportunity to support your community and gain great local exposure! Click HERE for the 2025 Sponsorship Packet. Please contact Gloria Cunningham with any sponsorship questions at gloria@historicfolsom.org
Would you like to be a volunteer?:
In preparation for our Hometown Parade June 28, 2025 we are seeking 50-60 volunteers.
Must be able to be on your feet for 3 hours and sport a great attitude throughout. Also, depending on your placement, you may not be able to see the parade. If you are able to volunteer your time, please contact the Folsom Historic District Association at (916) 985-7452. Thank you! Volunteers ROCK!
Volunteer duties may include monitoring road barricades to ensure safety and prevent unauthorized vehicles, assisting with parade staging and supporting the Staging Lead, helping with setup along Sutter Street, and answering guest questions (like directions to restrooms, etc.). There may be a few additional simple tasks, but nothing too complicated—we’re just looking for friendly, helpful folks to keep things running smoothly!
Parking & Transportation:
Parking in the Historic District is limited, especially on big event days. Here are a few suggestions to make your trip to Historic Folsom a bit easier:
- Carpool or take Uber or Lyft, whenever possible.
- Park in the main parking garage at 905 Leidesdorff St. There is a digital counter that allows you to see the number of spaces available before you enter.
- Park in the secondary, smaller parking garage at 604 Sutter Street
- Park in lots at Wool and Sutter, Leidesdorff St, Traders Lane or on Riley St behind the Powerhouse Pub.
- There are 2 additional lots near the light rail station, near Reading and Folsom Blvd. Both lots are available for free parking.
- Park at the rodeo grounds and enjoy a fun walk into the Historic District on the Johnny Cash Trail
Do not park near Lake Natoma Inn unless you are staying at the hotel.
Do not park in the residential area near the Historic District or in any area with a posted NO PARKING sign.
A note about Light Rail:
Regional Transit Gold Line, Route 507. Click HERE to see RT schedule. Parking is available at the Regional Transit stop at Iron Point and Folsom Boulevard. Catch a bus for a short ride to the Historic District Light Rail Station.
