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Celebrate “America’s Birthday – Petaluma Style” at one of Sonoma County’s most beloved small-town traditions.
Plan a spring getaway to historic Downtown Petaluma and experience a vibrant day filled with the iconic 43rd Butter & Egg Days Parade & Festival. The day kicks off with the Cow Chip Tossing Competition, The Cutest Little Chick Contest, and the Clover Kids’ Parade, followed by live music, delicious food vendors, local crafts, beverage gardens, and family fun throughout the day.
This year’s theme celebrates the country’s 250th Birthday and the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Petaluma loves to celebrate, and the Butter & Egg Days Parade fills the town with small-town pride while honoring Petaluma’s deep agricultural roots and welcoming community spirit. The parade pays tribute to the farmers, families, immigrants, makers, entrepreneurs, and creatives whose hard work and imagination reflect the enduring American Dream. It also recognizes the Indigenous peoples who first stewarded this land and the dairy and egg farming community that helped shape Petaluma into the vibrant town it is today.
On Saturday, April 18, the Butter & Egg Days Parade steps off at Noon, marching through Petaluma’s charming Victorian-era downtown. The parade features over 130 units, nearly 3,000 participants, and more than 200 volunteers, creating a lively celebration of community pride and creativity.
Surrounding the parade is the Butter & Egg Days Festival from 10am–5pm, stretching across four downtown blocks. Visitors can enjoy incredible food, artisan vendors, beverage gardens, live entertainment, and two large kids’ areas, making it the perfect outing for families and friends.
Make it a weekend getaway. Stay and explore Petaluma’s award-winning restaurants, boutique shopping, tasting rooms, and beautiful riverfront.
The celebration continues the following weekend when Downtown Petaluma hosts the Annual Spring Antique Faire, drawing collectors and treasure hunters from across the region.
Visit ButterAndEggDays.com for more information!