Contests
Theme Contest Winner - "Shout Hooray for the USA!"
The theme for the 2024 4th of July Celebration is “Shout Hooray for the USA!” submitted by Noah Haro, a 6th grade student at Vista del Valle Elementary School. The winning theme was chosen by the Independence Day Committee from entries that were submitted by K-6th grade students living or attending school in Claremont. Mr. Haro will receive fireworks tickets, a certificate, a special place in the parade, and will lead the flag salute at the official flag raising ceremony.
National Anthem Contest Winner
The winner of the 2024 4th of July Celebration National Anthem Contest is Aliya Jaafri, a 6th Grade Student at Chaparral Elementary School. Aliya will receive fireworks tickets, a special place in the parade, and will perform the National Anthem at the Fireworks Show and Flag Raising Ceremony.
2024 Honorees Announced
The 2024 Independence Day Committee is proud to announce its honoree selections for this year's 4th of July Celebration. This year's Grand Marshal is Dr. Brett O'Connor, Honored Citizens are Kevin Ward and James Martin, and the Honored Community Group is the Kiwanis Club of Claremont. Honorees will be presented with certificates at the flag raising ceremony and will also appear in the official parade on July 4, 2024.
For more information, please contact the Human Services Department at (909) 399-5490 or SpecialEvents@claremontca.gov.