Calistoga set to celebrate June 26 through July 4 with carnival and annual parade

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A pop-up carnival is set for Calistoga June 26 - 29. Calistoga Tribune graphic — A pop-up carnival is set for Calistoga June 26 – 29. *Calistoga Tribune graphic*

Calistoga four-day carnival festival this weekend

A pop-up carnival will take place at the Calistoga Fairgrounds this weekend. The carnival will be open on Thursday and Friday (June 26 and 27) from 4 to 10 p.m. and on Saturday and Sunday (June 28 and 29) from 1 to 10 p.m. A Ferris wheel, carnival rides and traditional carney fare such as cotton candy and corn dogs will be available. Entry to the carnival is free and ride passes are $30.

The festival is presented by Midway of Fun. For more information, visit: https://midwayoffun.com/events/122/. The Calistoga Fairgrounds is at 1435 N. Oak St., Calistoga.

The Calistoga Fourth of July Parade will take place again this year with the theme of "American Dream." A pop-up carnival is set for Calistoga June 26 - 29. Calistoga Tribune graphic — The Calistoga Fourth of July Parade will take place again this year with the theme of “American Dream.” A pop-up carnival is set for Calistoga June 26 – 29. *Calistoga Tribune graphic*

Calistoga Fourth of July Parade and Star Spangled Social

This year the Calistoga Fourth of July Parade will take place on Friday, July 4, at 11 a.m. along Lincoln Avenue. The theme is ‘American Dream.’

Cheer on the floats, dancers, horses, and more as they travel along the parade route showcasing their creativity and patriotic spirit. Entries for the parade will line up on Cedar Street, proceed down Lincoln Avenue, and turn onto Fair Way, ending at N. Oak Street.

Following the parade, the Star Spangled Social will take place at the Calistoga Fairgrounds from 1 to 10 p.m. The family-friendly event will include a maker’s market, local food vendors, bounce houses, a climbing wall, a mechanical bull and carnival-style games.

Alexander Smirnoff will emcee, magician Dr. Joe Culpepper will perform, and band Marshall House Project will take the stage at 8 p.m. The evening’s grand finale, a laser light show by ESL Lasers, will begin at dusk. Bring a blanket and chairs to enjoy the show.

Tickets and wristbands will be sold for the bounce houses and carnival games. Proceeds from games benefit the organizations running each station.

The annual parade and social are hosted by local nonprofit Celebrate! Napa Valley. For more information about the events, visit: www.celebratenapavalley.org/.