What to Know About Road Closures for the Local Heroes Parade on July 3rd
June 23, 2025 | Julie Malkin-Manning
— It’s almost time for the beloved Local Heroes 4th of July Celebration, and the community parade on Thursday, July 3 will bring excitement, color—and temporary road closures—to central Incline Village.
If you plan to attend the event or move through town that morning, here’s what you need to know to navigate around parade-day closures and traffic impacts.
ROAD CLOSURES BEGIN AT 9 AM
Parade Route: The Local Heroes Parade begins at Tahoe Blvd and Southwood Blvd, travels along Incline Way, and finishes at the Village Green for a community fair and bbq, where the Kids Bike Parade concludes.
To ensure safety for participants and spectators, the following road closures will be in effect:
- Village Blvd will be fully restricted to through traffic from 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM.
- 9:00 AM – Southwood Blvd, Oriole Way, and segments of Incline Way will begin closing for car and float staging.
- 9:45 AM – Additional sections of Incline Way near Village Blvd will be closed as the Kids Bike Parade and walker staging gets underway.
- 10:00 AM – All remaining sections of the route will be closed.
PLAN AHEAD FOR DELAYS
Residents and visitors should plan for delays or detours between 8:30 AM and 11:30 AM. Please allow extra travel time and avoid Village Blvd during that window if not attending the parade.
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
- Parade starts at 10:00 AM
- Staging for floats and cars begins at 8AM along Southwood Blvd and Oriole Way
- Walkers & Kids Parade meet for bike decorating near Incline Way & Village Blvd
- The parade ends at the Village Green—a perfect spot for post-parade celebration and a bbq!
View the full Local Heroes Celebration July 2 – 4, 2025 schedule at ivcba.org.
