It’s Parade time in the Historic District
Hometown Radio Show June 26 – 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Hometown Parade and the Return of the Cattle Drive July 1 – 7:00 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.
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!
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 minutes at Historic Folsom Station (visit SacRT.com for schedule).
Bonus fun: Riders boarding at Iron Point Station between 5–7 PM will receive a FREE GIFT from Folsom Premium Outlets, and riders arriving at Historic Folsom Station will receive complimentary flags and bracelets while supplies last.
Prefer to drive? Consider using a rideshare service like Uber or Lyft. With road closures in and around the Historic District, rideshare can be a convenient way to avoid parking challenges and traffic delays.
⚠️ Please note that parade road closures will impact vehicle access through Historic Folsom before, during, and immediately following the event. Arrive early and allow extra travel time.
We can’t wait to celebrate with you at the Hometown Parade and the return of the Historic Folsom Cattle Drive!
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Parade Entry
🎉 Be in the Parade!
Want to be part of the fun? The Historic Folsom Hometown Parade welcomes creative entries from community groups, nonprofits, businesses, and organizations.
We’re looking for fun, festive, and imaginative entries that help make this parade a memorable celebration for the entire community.
Entry Fees
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Community Group / Non-Profit: $25
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Business Entry: $100
Entry Deadline: June 1, 2026 (entries may close earlier if space fills).
👉 Download the Parade Entry Form
Submit completed forms to:
Folsom Historic District Association
events@historicfolsom.org
Hometown Parade
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
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!
2026 Sponsors
2026 Hometown Parade Presenting Sponsor
Cattle Drive Sponsors
Hometown Parade Gold Sponsor
Hometown Parade Silver Sponsor
Hometown Parade Bronze Sponsor & Cattle Drive Rancher Sponsor
Cattle Drive Cowboy Sponsors
