Iconic actor Danny Trejo is set to join this year’s July 4 parade in Sunland-Tujunga. Sponsored by the Rotary Club, The Magic of Sunland-Tujunga is this year’s theme for the popular summer event. Continuing the celebrity magic, local performer, poet, producer, community supporter and business owner Joe DeCenzo has been selected as the 2024 grand marshal.

Each year, the parade draws thousands of spectators who flock to see entries ranging from classic cars, drill teams and baton twirlers to high-stepping horses and talented street performers. Fans can also look forward to such perennial favorites as Sunland-Tujunga’s “Oldest Rock” as well as creative new entries.

As always, the parade is set to begin with an LAPD flyover as well as a ground performance by the highly skilled synchronized LAPD Motorcycle Drill Team.

Free of charge to both participants and spectators, the parade has historically highlighted the whimsical character of this Foothills community. It is the single-best attended public event in Sunland-Tujunga.

This family-friendly parade encourages all entries and signage to be family appropriate and in line with the theme of The Magic of Sunland-Tujunga.

Starting at 10 a.m. sharp on Thursday, July 4, the parade will launch from the intersection of Foothill Boulevard and Summitrose Street, proceeding down Foothill and ending at Sunland Park.

Applications for the parade are now available on the Rotary Club’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Sunlandrotary/.

The Rotary Club encourages creative entries; the more the merrier! Clubs, organizations, sports teams, equestrian groups and more are invited to take part.

For everyone’s safety, the Rotary Club discourages the throwing of water balloons and other objects. To help ensure a safe parade experience for everyone, Foothill Boulevard will be closed from Apperson Street to Fenwick Street. Westbound traffic will be diverted on Plainview Avenue and will be directed to Hillrose Street. Eastbound traffic will be diverted onto Newhome Avenue and will be directed to continue on Apperson Street. All streets intersecting Foothill between Apperson and Fenwick will be barricaded to prevent vehicular access.

For further information, contact Sabrina Godinez at (310) 488-3030 or email sabrina.godinez@essc.org.