If you’re going to be in the Napa Valley this upcoming Independence Day weekend, we recommend taking the family to the Silverado July 4th parade in Calistoga.
A small-town, old-fashion parade at its finest, festivities begin at 11am. Get there early though–and bring lots of water. Due to its northernmost location in the valley, Calistoga is always several degrees hotter than the town of Napa, and even than Saint Helena.
Be sure to stay afterwards and walk along the very Old West-ish downtown streets. There are several wonderful restaurants, or you can purchase lunch items at the grocery store and head to the park or one of the nearby wineries to picnic.
Then plan to spend the day; calistogavisitors.com offers this great guide for more family activities.
Who: All ages
What: A most traditional parade
Where: Downtown Calistoga
When: July 4th at 11am
Why: To celebrate and honor the wonderful country in which we live
