It’s Parade time in the Historic District

Hometown Radio Show June 26 – 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Hometown Parade July 1 – 7:00 pm, followed by the return of the Cattle Drive at approximately 8:00 pm

2026 Hometown Parade Presenting Sponsor

Kick off the Fourth of July celebrations in Historic Folsom. Don’t miss the Hometown Radio show on June 26 then return to the district on July 1 for the beloved Historic Folsom Hometown Parade with the return of the Cattle Drive.

2026 Hometown Parade Grand Marshal Bill Anderson

Bill is a beloved community figure and passionate railroad historian in Folsom, known for volunteering thousands of hours reserving the town’s railroad heritage and running the local railroad museum.

Event Parking & Transporation

Getting to the Hometown Parade Just Got Easier!

Heading to Historic Folsom for the Hometown Parade and Cattle Drive? Plan ahead and skip the traffic! Scan the QR code:

Take SacRT Light Rail for FREE and arrive right in the heart of the celebration. Show a photo of the event poster or postcard and QR code (link below) for FREE SacRT Gold Line rides to and from Historic Folsom on Wednesday, July 1, from 3–10 PM for the Parade and Cattle Drive. Trains arrive every 15-30 minutes at Historic Folsom Station (visit SacRT.com for schedule).

Click the button below for complete Event Parking Information.

Event Parking Info

Group of skaters at the Historic Folsom Ice Rink

Hometown Parade

Start Time 7pm

Join friends, families, and neighbors along Sutter Street as this festive all-American parade winds through the heart of the Historic District. The parade begins at Coloma & Sutter Street and travels down Sutter Street to Reading Street, filling the evening with community pride, music, and patriotic spirit.

From colorful floats and marching groups to creative community entries and local businesses, the Hometown Parade celebrates everything that makes Folsom special. Thousands of spectators gather each year to cheer on participants and enjoy the energy of this hometown tradition.

Bring your chairs, grab dinner from local Historic District restaurants, and enjoy a summer evening filled with community spirit.

2026 Cattle Drive

Start Time Approximately 8pm

Get ready, Folsom—the Cattle Drive is BACK and bigger than ever! After hearing from so many of you, we’re thrilled to bring this beloved tradition home as the grand finale of the Historic Folsom Hometown Parade. There’s nothing quite like the sight of longhorn cattle making their way down Sutter Street, bringing our western roots to life in the most unforgettable way. With so much to celebrate—250 years as a nation, Folsom’s 80th birthday, and 65 years of the Folsom Rodeo—this year’s return of the Cattle Drive is more than a moment… it’s a full-on MOO-vement!