Participate & Volunteer

Participate and Volunteer

Scroll past these quick links for more information!

June 5: Food/Beverage Booth Applications | Non-Profit (see below)
June 14: City Flag Sponsors
June 19: Non-Profit Booth Application | Fee Waiver (see below)
June 23: Parade Entry Application Form
Of course, all volunteers may contact us at any time!

Parade Entry Forms

To place an entry in the parade click here for an online PARADE ENTRY FORM. Create a float, a skit, or just march along with your group; it’s an excellent opportunity to let the community know who you are. Again, you have thousands of people of all generations stopping by to find out more about you! We encourage you to take part in this historical Orinda event. Make sure to submit your application by the deadline of June 23rd. Click here for Parade Rules and Safety Measures.

Community Park Booth Registration Forms

Let people know about the wonderful work you do as well as volunteer opportunities available by having a booth at the 4th of July celebration. Whether you are a local club looking for new members, an arts organization seeking a wider audience, or an environmental group hoping to educate the public, we have a booth for you

Non-Profit Booth Forms

If you are a non-profit organization you can reserve a booth in the park or library plaza. There is a $55 fee for the booth. Click here to submit an online application for a non-profit booth in the park or community center.

Note: if your booth provides activity for 150-200 children during the hours of 11:30 am -1:00 pm you may request a fee waiver for the cost of the booth. Click here to submit an online application (requesting a fee waiver) for a non-profit booth

Call us at (925) 254-0800 or or email us at oa@orindaassociation.org for more information, and please check back for updated information.

Food Booth Forms

Reserve a non-profit food/beverage booth in the park or library plaza
Reserve a commercial food/beverage booth in the park or beside the Community Center
All participants must attend a Mandatory County Health Meeting!

Volunteer Opportunities

The July 4th committee begins its work in January. We always welcome new volunteers. There are many committees with various time commitments to choose from. It is great fun to be a part of this long-standing and very well attended community project. Students will find a great many ways to contribute volunteer hours for community service as well. What better way to show your patriotism than by helping make this 4th of July celebration the best ever? Lots of opportunities exist for individuals and families.

To volunteer: email us at oa@orindaassociation.org or call us at (925) 254-0800

Volunteer opportunities:

Decorating the park and booths
Setting up activities
Directing parade participants
Helping the parade run smoothly
Handing out bottles of water
Cleaning up at the end of the day

2019 4th of July Volunteer Leadership Team

Diane Lutz & Bill Watterman, Co-Chairs
Andy Radlow Chair, Parade Operations
Claire Roberts, April Stevens, Bridge Meagher, Co-Chairs, Parade Staging/BART Lot
Clay Deanhardt, Chair, Food Booths/Liaison to City of Orinda
Kathy Enzerink, Chair, Publicity & Marketing
Kathy Enzerink & Bill Waterman, Co-Chairs, Sponsorships
Meghan Frey, Chair, Fun Run
Dora Chacon & Melissa Karakash, Co-Chairs, Decorations
Cindy Powell & Joe Garvey, Co-Chairs, Non-Profit Booths
Cindy Powell, Chair, Bands & Music
Bobbie Landers & Lamorinda Music, Orinda Volunteer Marching Band Coordinators
Steve Harwood, Bill Cosden & Scott Butler, Parade Announcers
Sally Hogarty, Executive Editor, The Orinda News
Simar Khanna, Editor, The Orinda News
Carlos Baltodano, The Orinda Association President
Volunteers Coordinator, Open
David Dierks & Marie Waterman, Website Managers

Download parade route map

Google street map

Find out more:
• Events & Activities
• Sponsor the Parade
• Photos & Videos

Still have questions?
Call us at 925-254-0800
or email oa@orindaassociation.org