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Friday, July 4, 2025 at 11 a.m.
what
Fourth of July Parade
location
Talmadge Traffic Circle (4900 Adams Ave)
details
Join your neighbors at the Talmadge Fourth of July Parade on Friday, July 4th at 11:00 a.m. at the Talmadge Traffic Circle (4900 Adams Ave).
This annual summertime celebration brings the Talmadge community together to commemorate our nation’s independence with festive family-friendly fun! It all begins at 11:00 a.m. at the Talmadge Traffic Circle where there will be a brief ceremony followed by a mile-long walking parade with scores of neighbors showing up with their scooters, strollers, skates, pets, and lots of red, white and blue!! This event is hosted by the Kensington Talmadge Business Association and participating businesses will be hosting tables with freebies and giveaway.
Participating Local Businesses & Their Giveaways:
- Megan Beauvais: Popsicles & Small Flags
- Dynasty Dance: Free Dance Classes
- Vitae Medicine: Discount Coupons & Snacks
- Edward Jones: Pompoms and Temporary Tattoos
- Castro Group Real Estate: Candy
- Kensington Tech Coach: Cracker Jacks
- Gem Coffee SD: Watermelon & Ice Tea
- Sonia Hyncik – CRUISE PLANNERS: Candy, Stickers, Keychains, Coloring Books & Crayons
- Susan Tutors: Jewel color ballpoint pens and discount coupons for tutoring
Find more details including the parade route at https://kentalbiz.org/event/talmadge-fourth-of-july-parade-2025/
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