43rd Annual Butter & Egg Days Parade & Festival

Sat Apr 18 2026 at 10:00 am to 05:00 pm UTC-07:00

Historical Downtown Petaluma | Petaluma

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43rd Annual Butter & Egg Days Parade & Festival
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America’s Birthday – Petaluma Style!
Join us as Butter & Egg Days celebrates the nation’s 250th Birthday with a hometown twist! This year’s parade honors Petaluma’s deep agricultural roots and the farmers, families, immigrants, makers, entrepreneurs, and creatives whose hard work and imagination reflect the enduring American Dream.
We also pause to recognize the Indigenous peoples who first stewarded this land, the courage of our founders, and the dairy and egg farming community that helped shape Petaluma into the vibrant town we love today. Rooted in community, innovation, and independence, this celebration is Petaluma pride at its finest.
Event Schedule
Saturday, April 18 | Parade at Noon
The Butter & Egg Days Parade marches through historic Downtown Petaluma with over 100 parade units, 3,000 participants, and 200 volunteers!
Clover Sonoma proudly leads the Clover Kids’ Parade at 11:30 AM, featuring preschoolers and elementary-aged kids and their families.
Festival | 10 AM – 5 PM
Spanning four downtown blocks, enjoy delicious food, local crafts, beverage gardens, two large kids’ areas, live music, and more!
The Opening Ceremonies are held a week before on Saturday, April 11 | 12–1 PM
Petaluma Historical Library & Museum (20 Fourth St)
Mayor Kevin McDonnell will read a proclamation honoring the Good Egg and Grand Marshal, a heartfelt tradition celebrating the people who make our community shine.
Applications:
Parade, vendor, volunteer applications and sponsorship opportunities are available at: https://petalumadowntown.com/butter-eggs-parade.html
💙 Come celebrate a day filled with history, fun, and local pride, we can’t wait to see you Downtown!
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Event Venue

Historical Downtown Petaluma, 151 Petaluma Blvd S, Petaluma, CA 94952-5161, United States

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