Apr. 18, 2026 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Downtown Petaluma

City of Petaluma

“Americas’ Birthday – Petaluma Style” celebrates the nation’s 250th Birthday by honoring Petaluma’s deep agricultural roots and hometown spirit. This year’s Butter & Egg Days Parade recognizes the farmers, families, immigrants, makers, entrepreneurs, and creatives whose hard work, imagination, and ingenuity reflect the enduring American Dream. This celebration also pays respect to the Indigenous peoples who first stewarded this land, the courage of our founders, and the dedication of the dairy and egg farming community that shaped our town. Rooted in community, innovation, and independence, the parade celebrates the small-town spirit that continues to make Petaluma a vibrant place to call home. Head to Downtown Petaluma and celebrate with our community on this day of fun, history, and local pride!

The Butter & Egg Days Parade steps off at noon and marches through the historic downtown. The parade showcases over 100 units with approximately 3,000 participants and 200 volunteers. Clover Sonoma returns to lead the Clover Kids’ Parade, which precedes the main parade at 11:30am with a procession of preschoolers and primary grade youngsters and their families.

The parade is surrounded by a Festival that spreads over four city blocks from 10am-5pm offering a wide variety of food, crafts, beverage gardens featuring the Lagunitas Beverage Garden on B Street, two large kid areas featuring the Marin Health’s Kid Zone, live music at the Farmhouse Artisan Market Music Stage, Rosie’s Organic Harvest Market, and more! New this year, the Festival will feature the Healthy Petaluma Community Relaxation Lounge, located at Blue Zones, 8 4th Street. This annual event aims to bring together the community for a day of fun and entertainment.