Thousands celebrate Fourth of July at Mendocino's iconic parade • The Mendocino Voice

MENDOCINO CO., 7/4/25 – Thousands of visitors flocked to the coastal town of Mendocino on the Fourth of July for one of Northern California’s most popular community celebrations, highlighted by the town’s annual Independence Day parade, organized by the Mendocino Coast Chamber of Commerce.

The color guard from the United States Coast Guard MLB Station Noyo River in Fort Bragg, Calif., lead the Mendocino 4th of July Parade in Mendocino, Calif. On Friday, July 4, 2025. The station manages 120 miles of coastline, including search and rescue, law enforcement and environmental protection along the North Coast. (Mary Rose Kaczorowski via Bay City News)

The parade, which in the past featured creatively wacky floats and contingents, began with a siren from the Mendocino Volunteer Fire Department, signaling the crowd to clear the streets. The color guard from U.S. Coast Guard Station in Noyo River led the procession, followed by emergency vehicles, their sirens blaring, from several regional fire departments.