Entries double for Manteca’s July 4 parade

Crowds line the route of a previous Fourth of July in Manteca.

4th parade — Crowds line the route of a previous Fourth of July in Manteca.

The coolest place to be Tuesday when the high is expected to reach 96 degrees is in the street after the Manteca Fourth of July parade passes by.

That’s because bringing up the rear will be the Manteca Fire Department’s hose brigade.

In what has become a Manteca Fourth of July tradition, firefighters will go between fire hydrants pulling a hose cart, rolling out the hose, and then charging the nozzle sending water skyward to allow kids — and the young-at-heart — to take an get an impromptu soaking in the middle of Main and Center streets.

This year’s Fourth of July oared promises to be double the fun of last year.

That’s because the Sunrise Kiwanis have 50 entries, twice the number of last year’s independence Day procession.

This year’s theme is “A Celebration Honoring Service in the Community”.

The parade starts at 10 a.m. It will go down Main Street from Golden West School. It then turns right to head west to Library Park where it will disperse.

Rotary breakfast

The Manteca Rotary is bringing back the Fourth of July breakfast that the Manteca Noon Kiwanis hosted for more than 55 years before the pandemic struck.

It takes place Tuesday, July 4, from 7 to 10 a.m. at Mt. Mike’s Pizza, Louise Avenue and North Main Street.

The $10 breakfast includes pancakes, ham, eggs, coffee, and orange juice.

Tickets will be sold at the door.

Aerial fireworks

The City of Manteca is staging an aerial fireworks show expected to start Tuesday at 9:30 p.m.

The aerial display will be over the Big League Dreams sports complex.

Admission is $2 for attendees over the age of 12, Gates open at 7 p.m.

You can also watch the fireworks for free from several nearby venues.

The suggested locations are:

*Bella Vista Park,1580 Bella Terra Dr.

*Dutra Estates Park 2701, Ancestry St.

*Dutra Estates Mini Park 1523, Hearthstrong Dr.