San Ramon 40th Anniversary Light Parade
San Ramon’s Birthday Celebration - 40 Years of Creating Community!
San Ramon’s 40th Anniversary Light Parade is an event for all families, neighborhood groups and businesses to come together and celebrate San Ramon. Light up the night with this evening birthday-themed LIGHT parade, stretching along Camino Ramon to Bishop Drive. Dancers, illuminated floats, bands, auto clubs, and entertainment will make this a luminescent birthday celebration for the whole San Ramon community.
The City of San Ramon invites everyone to join in on celebrating 40 years of San Ramon by participating or watching this year’s parade. Questions or comments? Please contact: [email protected]
Thank you to all the local groups, organizations, businesses, and community members who participated in the 40th Anniversary Light Parade. It was a fantastic night that was lit brightly by our San Ramon community.
Five awards were presented to the parade entries in different categories. The judges presented the following awards:
San Ramon Spirit – Awarded to the Best Lit entry using parade theme of San Ramon’s Birthday Celebration – 40 Years of Creating Community!
Best Use of Lights –Awarded to the entry that displays the most ingenuity and best use of lights and special effects for visual appeal.
Best Lit Walking Group – Awarded to the Best Lit walking group exhibiting the most public appeal, charm and creativity.
Best Lit Vehicle/Float – Awarded to the Best Lit float/vehicles exhibiting the most public appeal, charm and creativity.
Judges' Choice – Awarded to the judges' favorite parade entry.
Parade Viewing Information
The 40th Anniversary Light Parade will commence at 6:30pm on the corner of Camino Ramon and Executive Parkway. The parade will head south on Camino Ramon and end at Bishop Drive next to City Center. Viewing is available along Camino Ramon on both sides of the street between Executive Parkway and Bishop Drive.
Parade attendees can set up chairs and blankets at 4:00pm on the day of the parade. Any chairs or blankets left out prior will be removed.
The judging area will be at the driveway to Bishop Ranch 2600 on Camino Ramon. Sponsor booths will be available to visit near the driveway to Bishop Ranch 2700 on Camino Ramon.
Parking is available in several parking lots including:
Bishop Ranch 2700 - Take Sunset Drive north from Bollinger Canyon Road. Drive straight in the Bishop Ranch 2700 parking lot and follow the signs for designated parking areas.
Bishop Ranch 2600 - Take Executive Parkway east from Bishop Drive. Turn right into the parking lot and follow the signs for designated parking areas.
Bishop Ranch 15 - Enter Bishop Ranch 15 from Alcosta Blvd and follow the signs for the designated parking area.
Disabled parking is available at Bishop Ranch 2700.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. There are 5 awards that will be awarded after the parade. The categories are:
Each entry can only win one award. Award winners will be notified where and when they can pick up their award within two weeks of the event. Award winners will also be posted on the city website and shared via social media.
Thank you for being a part of the City of San Ramon's 40th Anniversary Light Parade! Below are important dates and additional parade entry information.
Need inspiration to build you float, how to light up the night and where to purchase supplies? Check out the Tips and Tricks on Decorating Your Float Guide.
Parade entries will stage on Camino Ramon near the intersection of Camino Ramon and Norris Canyon Road. Parade floats, vehicles and essential support vehicles should access the staging area by traveling East on Norris Canyon and take a Right onto Camino Ramon.
Marching order and other details will be provided at the mandatory parade entry meeting.
Participant parking is available in the Bishop Ranch 15 parking lot located at 12647 Alcosta Boulevard. Participants will be able to walk to the staging area located on Camino Ramon.
Parade entry participant drop off is available at the San Ramon Transit Center located at 7051 Executive Parkway - access will only be available from Alcosta Boulevard through the Bishop Ranch 15 parking lot.
The San Ramon 40th Anniversary Light Parade is coordinated by the City of San Ramon Parks and Community Services Department. The event has a large number of partners and sponsors who are collaborating to celebrate the City's 40th anniversary. For a full list of sponsors and partners, please visit the Event Sponsors page.
If you would like information about becoming an event sponsor, please contact Mae Mlyniec at [email protected].