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2025 Mill Valley Memorial Day Parade Is In the books! This year’s theme was “Strength in Numbers,” Representing Our Tight-Woven Community, How We Get Things Done to Make Mill Valley the Best Place to Live in America!
The 2025 Mill Valley Memorial Day Parade is In the books! This year’s theme was “Strength in Numbers,” representing our tight-woven community spirit, how, as a town, we come together and get things done in a way that makes Mill Valley the best place to live in America! We heard some outstanding essays from local students, as well as from Mill Valley Police Chief Rick Navarro, Board pf Supervisors Stephanie Moulton-Peters, and many more! There was also plenty of fun at the Pancake Breakfast, the KIDDO! Carnival and after Parade party.
Read More2025 Mill Valley Memorial Day Parade Applications Are Available Now for One of Our Community’s Biggest Events of the Year – May 26th!
The Mill Valley Memorial Day Parade is right around the corner! The Mill Valley Memorial Day Parade (check out the website) Mill Valley’s biggest annual event is Monday, May 26, 2025. The parade starts with the very special Veterans Ceremony, which includes the student K-8 essay contest “What does Memorial Day mean to me,” beginning at 9:45 am at Lytton Square, followed by the parade at 10:30 am. The I Love a Parade committee, Larry ‘The Hat’ Lautzker, Paul Moe, and Clifford Waldeck invite you to get together with your neighbors and friends or support local organizations and create wondrous floats. Enter your Classic Car, bring your pet kangaroo, and get creative! We’re returning the glory days of Mill Valley Parades, Color Guard, Great floats, Dogs marching, and Classic Cars, with trophies for best in all (see entry form) categories.
Read MoreParade Organizers, Sweetwater Team Up for a ‘History of the Mill Valley Memorial Day Parade’ on the Sweetwater Patio – April 2nd, 5:30-7:30
The organizers of the parade have teamed up with the Sweetwater Music Hall to showcase some of the iconic photos from parades of yesteryear, a great opportunity for patrons to check out past parade photos and much more. The display will be showcased on Tuesday, April 2nd in the Sweetwater’s outdoor patio. In addition to photos, it will also include posters, pictures and videos.
Read More2024 Mill Valley Memorial Day Parade Applications Are Available Now for One of Our Community’s Biggest Events of the Year – May 27th!
As always, the weekend extends well beyond the massive parade, including the return of the Mill Valley Volunteer Firefighters’ Association’s Pancake Breakfast from 7-11am, the Mill Valley Historical Society’s annual ‘Walk Into History’ event, the 4-day KIDDO! Carnival and the after Parade party. The Kiddo! Memorial Day Celebration is from 12-5:15pm on Friends Field with free admission.
Read MoreA Long Memorial Day Weekend for the Ages Is In the Rearview Mirror – Thanks to All Who Participated and Made It Happen!
The day had the perfect capper, a post-parade party, with live music from the likes of Greg Loiacano and Stingray, El Radio Fantastique and other guests. Tasty treats and beverages were aplenty.
Read MoreKiddo! Carnival Returns May 26-29, Caps Memorial Day Weekend With Post-Parade Concert
“Join Kiddo! for a real old fashioned carnival at the Mill Valley Middle School,” says Bill Lampl, Kiddo! executive director. “There will be rides for all ages, plus food and games. Advance discounted ticket vouchers are $30 and may be turned in at the Carnival for a one day wrist band for unlimited rides. Once the Carnival begins, wristbands will be $40. Food and games are extra.”
Read MoreApplications for Mill Valley Memorial Day Parade on May 29th Go Live – As Do Sponsorship Opportunities
The I Love a Parade committee – Lautzker, Clifford Waldeck and Paul Moe – have added a new “Become a Sponsor” option for Chamber Members and the community on the website. The options for sponsoring are on the form.
Read MoreKiddo! Carnival Returns May 27-30, Caps Memorial Day Weekend With Post-Parade Concert
There will also be tasty food and beverages for all ages from local vendors available for purchase. That includes beer from East Brother Beer Company and Lagunitas, as well as Salt Point canned cocktails, wine, BBQ, Vegan, Pizza, Mexican and Dim Sum! All proceeds to benefit Mill Valley Schools Community Foundation.
Read MoreDue to Postal Delays, Organizers Extend Deadline for Memorial Day Parade Float Applications to May 25
To make sure as many floats as possible participate in the first in-person parade in two years, organizers have extended the deadline for parade entries to May 25. The weekend also includes the Pancake Breakfast, Veterans Ceremony and the Historical Society’s annual ‘Walk Into History.’
Read MoreKiddo! Carnival Returns May 27-30, Caps Memorial Day Weekend With Post-Parade Concert
Memorial Day will be capped off with a blockbuster afternoon of live music from a trio of renowned local acts, headlined by Catfight, the much-loved Wreckless Strangers and Rock of Ages, everyone’s favorite ensemble of multi-talented singers from The Redwoods.
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