Letter from the President:

As we are a month away from producing Fremont’s 25th 4th of July parade, I thought it a good time to say, “Thank you” for your support. The parade continues to be a part of Fremont’s history and great holiday tradition because of you; our residents, local businesses, non-profits, veterans and so many more who donate their time, creativity and or money.

This year’s theme is Peace, Love, Fremont. We wanted a theme that reflects the spirit of our community. Every year we bring together people from so many different backgrounds and cultures standing shoulder to shoulder celebrating. The parade provides an opportunity for all of us to reflect on the true meaning of our citizenship. To be American is about so much more than simply a place that we call home. It is about a deeply felt commitment to the higher principles of liberty, self-governance, and equality.

As we continue to embrace the challenges before us, I am confident that we will remain a nation that is caring to our neighbors in need and generous to those who are struggling. Patriotism comes in various forms, but it always involves serving something bigger than ourselves.

I hope you will be spending part of the July 4th holiday at the parade celebrating our nation’s birthday with family and friends.

May you and your family enjoy a Fourth of July holiday filled with thankfulness and gratitude for living in this great nation of opportunity, promise and hope.

Most importantly, I want to thank my parade committee for their hard work and dedication. They have spent many hours planning, fundraising, in meetings and so much more to produce this great Fremont tradition.

Jesse Schaa, President

Parade Team

  • Jesse Schaa

    President

  • Ray Pulver

    Parade Coordinator

  • Kathy Kimberlin

    Secretary/Volunteer Coordinator/VIP Reception

  • Lisa Peck

    Treasurer

  • Yogi Chugh

    Sponsorship

  • Gregory S Green

    Website and Online

  • Taranjit 'TJ' Singh

    Long Standing Committee Member

  • Dan Strauss

    Official Parade Photographer and Logo’d Products

  • Scott Capen

    Official Parade Photographer

  • Brandon Sass

    Committee Member and Co-M.C.

  • Steven Coulthard

    Committee Member and Co-M.C.

Learn about our team:

  • Life long Fremont resident, Co-owner/Founder of Ready GO Events, President of the Irvington Business Association, Owner/Partner at Schaa's Lawn Mowers, Studied Business/Art at Ohlone College, John F. Kennedy High School in Fremont.

  • Upbeat Parade Productions is a full service professional parade management, coordination and consulting, business with more than 30 years experience. We have worked with all types of parades from small town and ethnic celebrations to regionally and nationally televised parades.

  • Always ready for a power walk or hike to burn some calories and enjoy the outdoors especially at her favorite hiking places - Mission Peak & Coyote Hills! She is passionate about making a difference in the community and does so as Fremont Education Foundation President, Rotary Club of Fremont Executive Board Member, President of the Centerville Business & Community Association & more! Kathy is also currently serving on the Fremont Recovery Task Force and FUSD Recover Task Force COVID-19 committees.

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  • Former Fremont Planning Commissioner and Chair, Commissioner on the Fremont Economic Development Advisory Commission March 2016 - Present, Board Member Drivers for Survivors, Associate Board Member Fremont Education Foundation, Fremont Library Advisory Commissioner, Past Chair of the Tri-City Democratic Forum, Indo-American Democratic Forum Chair, co-host of "The Power Hour with Yogi Chugh and Dharminder Dewan" on BOLLY 92.3.

  • Owner of iBRAG Website Design (Independent Restaurant, Business and Arts Group). He is also a Past President/Past Board Member of the Irvington Business Association, Fremont Symphony Board Member, local self-employed business owner, and life long Fremontian.

  • A Fremont resident, working as an engineer in technology, and passionate about serving the community. I have been actively involved with PTSA, School Site Council, FUSD, Sikh Coalition, Fremont Gurdwara Sahib, and youth sports. I am really fortunate to be part of the Fremont 4th of July Parade Committee, a grassroots group of passionate volunteers, for more than 15 years.

  • Owner of Pacific Promotional Products. Graduate of the Colorado Institute of Art, Photography. Member of the Fremont Chamber of Commerce.

  • I have been seriously involved with photography now for almost 14 years. What began as a vacation to New Zealand and Australia has turned into a full time business for the last six years. While my preferred subject is landscape photography I also do real estate photography, portrait, and event photography. I’m also getting more involved with shooting video as well.

    You can view some of my work on the Fremont 4th of July website or you can go to my websites at: ScottCapenPhotography.com or Capen.net.

  • Brandon Graduated with a BS Marketing from San Jose State. Professionally he is an Investment Advisor working with middle income families and small businesses. He was a comedian and uses those skills to help the community by MC fundraisers for on Profits like, Spectrum Community Services, Fremont Education Foundation, and other local organizations. He is a current Member of the Board for Stage 1 Theater.

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