OPA Update 7/3/25: Happy Independence Day! Main St. 4th of July Parade Starts Friday @ 9:30am

Main St. Parade Details: The parade starts Friday at 9:30am near City Hall and runs south down Main St., ending at Barnard Way. See you there!!!

Note that Main St. will be closed Friday to vehicular traffic from 6am – 1pm from Olympic Ave to Barnard Way that day.

Multiple Main St. shops will be open Friday during and after the parade in support of the community, including the following: 

• Rabano: 2507 Main St.
  
• Edgemar: 2435 Main St.
  
• Papille Gustative: 2823 Main St.
• Dolcenero Gelato: 2400 Main St.
  
• Junior Cookies: 2726 Main St. (newly opened in the old Sweet Rose Creamery space)

PLEASE SHOW THE MAIN STREET STORES YOUR SUPPORT IN RETURN THAT DAY!

Tips for Minimizing Pet Fright on July 4th: This SMDP article includes tips on educating kids about pet fears, keeping pets indoors and comfortable, refraining from using restraints, and more.

Main St. Farmers Market is Happening Sunday 8:30am – 1:30pm: This Sunday at the Main Street Farmers Market we have local favorites The Triple B Band playing some hand clapping, foot stomping, swing your partner music to round out your busy holiday weekend.  Look for Fat Uncle Farms organic almonds, heritage grains and their famous farm baked whole grain bread pop up!

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