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Participate and Volunteer

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June 5: Food/Beverage Booth Applications | Non-Profit (see below)
June 19: Non-Profit Booth Application | Fee Waiver (see below)
June 23: Parade Entry Application Form
June 25: City Flag Sponsors 
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.  

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 
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​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

​2018 4th of July Volunteer Leadership Team
  • Andy Radlow, Chair, July 4 Parade
  • Bill Waterman, Chair Fundraising
  • Claire Roberts, April Meagher Stevens, Bridget Meagher Co-Chairs, Parade Staging/BART Parking Lot Line-Up
  • Erik Eck, Chair, Parade Operations 
  • Clay Deanhardt, Chair, Food Booths
  • Jeremy Conescu & Lisa Burlini, Web Masters
  • Dora Chacon & Melissa Karakash, Co-Chairs, Decorations
  • Kathy Enzerink, Chair, Marketing and PR
  • Maggie Reeves, Chair Sales
  • Diane Lautz & Jim Luini, Co-Chair, Non-Profit Booths
  • Cindy Powell, Chair, Bands & Music
  • Anil Comelo & Bret Young Co-Chairs, Park Operations & Logistics
  • Steve Harwood & Bill Cosden, Chair Audio Ops + Parade Announcers
  • Nicole Radlow, Chair Parade HQ + Volunteers Coordinator + Compensation
Parade Route Map
Download parade route map
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
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​The Orinda Association
PO Box 97
Orinda, CA 94563 
orindaassociation.org
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Visit us below the Orinda Library, on the plaza level ​behind Café Teatro.
26 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA 94563
(925) 254-0800  \  oa@orindaassociation.org
Monday through Friday, 9am - 4pm, or by appointment.