The Manzanita Parade Committee has placed collection jars at businesses around North County to raise funds for this year’s July 4th parade. The event is 100% volunteer-run and community-funded through donations and poster sales.
Contributions cover official parade badges and prizes, supplies, support services, musical groups, and other expenses.
Parade Posters on Sale
Manzanita’s Fourth of July 2026 Parade Posters have arrived and are available for purchase. The commemorative artworks, featuring Neahkahnie Mountain and the nation’s 250-year anniversary, are on sale at Cloud & Leaf Bookstore and Bahama Mama’s in Manzanita.
Proceeds from the sales go 100% to fund official parade buttons and prizes, supplies, support services, bagpipers, and other parade expenses.
Noted local artist Lori Dillon designed the poster around this year’s theme of “Sand, Sea and 250 Years of Liberty.” This is her fourth year creating the popular and collectible posters.
“I had a concept in mind to place Neahkahnie Mountain, our local icon, inside the figures 250. It took some engineering, but I accomplished it,” says Dillon. “I also incorporated that this is a significant year for Manzanita.”
Copies of the 2026 poster will also be available at the Manzanita Farmers Markets on Fridays June 19 and 26. Cash or check only. Artist Dillon will be on hand to meet, chat and personalize the posters.
Manzanita’s Fourth of July parade starts at 1 p.m. on Saturday the 4th, at the corner of Laneda Ave. and Division St. The traditional, small-town celebration has been a highlight of the summer season for decades.
Information about the July 4th parade, including required online registration for participants, can be found at the parade’s official website – https://manzanitaparade.com. Included are parade guidelines, volunteer opportunities, the parade route, and more.
Donations can also be made online through the parade’s website https://manzanitaparade.com
