Every year in Las Vegas
Summerlin Patriotic Parade
Last held: Saturday, July 4, 2026
The 2027 dates aren't announced yet.
- Where
- The Trails village, Summerlin, Hillpointe Rd at Hills Center Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89134
- Usually
- the morning of July 4, with escorts at 8:30 a.m. and the parade at 9 a.m.
- Ages
- All ages
- Cost
- Free and open to the public
- Run by
- The Summerlin Council
The Summerlin Patriotic Parade is a free Fourth of July parade through The Trails village in Summerlin, presented every year by The Summerlin Council, the nonprofit arm of the Summerlin Community Association. Escorts step off at 8:30 a.m. and the parade kicks off at 9 a.m.
The route starts at Hillpointe Road and Hills Center Drive, heads south toward Village Center Circle, turns west onto Trailwood Drive and ends at the Trails Village Shopping Center. Families can claim a curbside spot with blankets and chairs, first come, first served, starting at 7 a.m. the day before. Pop-up canopies up to 10 by 10 feet are allowed, and marking a spot with duct tape, chalk or paint is not. There are no official parking lots, so the organizers suggest carpooling, biking or walking, and any car parked along the route is towed. The Summerlin Council also asks everyone to arrive early, bring water and wear sunscreen, which is worth doing on a July morning in Las Vegas.
For kids, the draw is the floats and the giant inflatables. Recent parades have had character floats such as Mario Karts on Parade and Red, White and Bluey, a Bonanza High School marching band and local sports teams. The parade began in 1995, and the route map and line-up are posted on summerlinpatrioticparade.com. Details can shift a little each year, so look at the Parade Day page there before you pack the car.
Dates, prices and rules come from the organizer and change every year, so check the official site before you go. PlayPivot is an independent family guide and is not affiliated with The Summerlin Council. Last updated Friday, October 30, 2026.
Good to know
- When is Summerlin Patriotic Parade 2027?
- The 2027 dates for Summerlin Patriotic Parade aren't announced yet. It was last held Saturday, July 4, 2026. Usual timing: the morning of July 4, with escorts at 8:30 a.m. and the parade at 9 a.m.
- Is the Summerlin Fourth of July parade free?
- Yes. The Summerlin Council says the Summerlin Patriotic Parade is free and open to the public.
- What time does the Summerlin Fourth of July parade start?
- The Summerlin Patriotic Parade starts with the escort division at 8:30 a.m., and the official kick-off is at 9 a.m. on July 4.
- Where is the Summerlin Fourth of July parade route?
- The Summerlin Patriotic Parade steps off at Hillpointe Road and Hills Center Drive, goes south on Hills Center Drive to Village Center Circle, then turns west onto Trailwood Drive and ends at the Trails Village Shopping Center.
- Where do you park for the Summerlin Patriotic Parade?
- The Summerlin Council says there are no official parking lots and suggests carpooling, biking or walking. Road closures on parade day begin before 3 a.m. and continue until about noon, and any car parked along the route is towed. The RTC of Southern Nevada recommends Bus Route 210.
- When can you set up chairs along the Summerlin parade route?
- Curbside setup can begin at 7 a.m. the day before the parade. Only portable outdoor furniture and pop-up canopies up to 10 by 10 feet are allowed, and marking a spot with duct tape, chalk or paint is prohibited.
- What should families bring to the Summerlin Patriotic Parade?
- Water and sunscreen, mainly. The Summerlin Council's Parade Day page says to drink water regularly and wear protective clothing and sunscreen, and it suggests wearing red, white and blue.
- What do kids see at the Summerlin Patriotic Parade?
- Kids see floats, giant inflatables and a high school marching band. The Summerlin Council's release for one recent parade described about 70 entries, including a 50-foot American Eagle and 20 giant inflatables.
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