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ROSE, WHITE & BLUE PARADE AND FESTIVAL 

4TH OF JULY

FREE and open to the public. Family friendly. Kids can join in on their bikes from Lincoln High School lawn on Dana Ave.

Rose, White & Blue Parade and Festival

Date: July 4, 2026 

Car Cruise: 9:45 a.m.

Parade: 10:00 a.m.

Festival: 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Location: San Jose: Lincoln High School to the Alameda, ending with the festival at Shasta Ave

www.RWBSJ.org

Maps: https://www.rwbsj.org/the-parade

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Make Music Day

115 Musicians

175 performances including two World Cup Stages

45 Locations throughout San José

Sunday, June 21, 2026

11:00 AM – 11:00 PM

San José (City-wide), CA

FREE, no tickets required

https://makemusicday.org/sanjose/

Experience electrifying Fandangos featuring South American rhythms with the San Jose Creative Ambassador collective, Los Panaderos, at the Parque de Los Pobladores, with an opening act by globally recognized Recycle Orchestra of Cateura from Paraguay. 

At St. James Park, Levitt Pavilion San Jose will present a dynamic lineup of international musicians, filling the stage with global energy. 

Explore Paseo de San Antonio, where eclectic buskers set the streets alive. Discover the cutting edge of sound and light at the Sonic Runway, an interactive public art project by ColumnSJ. 

Music will surprise you throughout San Jose — from Harmony Werks’ pop-up choirs on transit to unexpected performances in markets like Arteaga’s, where melodies mingle with groceries. Venture beyond downtown to experience a Room Full of Pianos at Silicon Valley Piano, hip hop vibes in Writers Bench Alley, and a special Father’s Day concert by the San Jose Symphonic Choir at the Stone Church of Willow Glen. 

Make Music Day is an annual celebration of music on June 21st in over 2000 cities around the world. 

Make Music San José is a program of the City of San José Office of Economic Development and Cultural Affairs.

Celebrate the spirit of dance at the Fremont Downtown Event Center!

No tickets needed.

Saturday, April 25

11:00am - 3:00pm

3500 Capitol Ave, Fremont

Open to the public.  Fun for all ages!

Join us for live multicultural performances, and try your hand at different dancing styles with step-by-step instruction.

Downtown Scavenger Hunt - Starting NOW! 4/20 - 4/25

Find 5 Dancer decals in shop windows along Capitol Ave and you can pick up a special Downtown Dance sticker pack at the event!*

*While supplies last.  Max. 1 sticker pack per person. Only valid during event duration.

~Performance Schedule~

Outdoor Stage

11:10 a.m. | Washington High School DancePerformance + Audience Engagement

11:30 a.m. | Afasaneh ArtsEnsemble Performance

11:45 a.m. | Dance with AbbyBollywood Workshop

12:20 a.m. | Break
Enjoy performances at the indoor stage or grab lunch!

12:40 p.m. | Dance TONGether
Ensemble Performance

1:10pm | Sun BollywoodPerformance + Flash Mob

1:40 p.m. | Riar Academy of Performing ArtsEnsemble Performance

2:10 p.m. Bellissimo Dance Co.Ensemble Performance

2:40 p.m. | Grupo Santa Paula & QuetzalesEnsemble Performance

Indoor Stage - State Room

11:40 a.m. | Mambo GroovinEnsemble Performance

12:05 p.m. | Mambo GroovinWorkshop

12:30 p.m. | Afasaneh ArtsEnsemble Performance

1:00 p.m. | Dance IdentityEnsemble Performance

1:30 p.m. | Asociacion Cultural Kanchis
Performance + Audience Engagement

2:00 p.m. | Dance with AbbyWaacking Workshop

Indoor Workshops - Capitol Room

12:45 p.m. | Grupo Santa Paula & Quetzales
Workshop

1:00 p.m. | Afasaneh ArtsWorkshop

1:35 p.m. | Dance IdentityWorkshop

1:45 p.m. | Sun BollywoodWorkshop

2:15 p.m. | Riar Academy of Performing ArtsWorkshop.

Space is limited for all workshops and performances. First come first serve.