Manteca is continuing its three Fourth of July traditions this year — a parade, breakfast, and aerial fireworks.

This year’s parade theme is “Honoring Our Vietnam Veterans.”

The deadline to enter the parade is noon on June 29.

There is no entry fee as the Sunrise Kiwanis underwrite associated costs from their staging of the annual Manteca Pumpkin Fair.

It is one of more than $40,000 in an average year in support the service club gives the community as the result of the Pumpkin Fair.

The parade starts at 10 a.m. It will go down Main Street from Golden West School.  It then turns right to head west to Library Park where it will disperse.

Monica Mendoza is chairing the parade. If you have questions leave a name and number at 209 880-9755.

For more parade information and entry forms go to sunrisekiwanis.org

Aerial fireworks

The City of Manteca’s aerial fireworks start on Thursday, July 4, at 9:30 p.m.

The aerial display will be over the Big League Dreams sports complex northwest of Daniels Street and Airport Way.

Admission is $2 for attendees over the age of 12. Those under 12 are free. Gates open at 7 p.m.

You can also watch the fireworks for free from several nearby venues.

The suggested locations are Bella Vista Park,1580 Bella Terra Drive; Dutra Estates Park 2701, Ancestry St.; Dutra Estates Mini Park 1523, Hearthstrong Drive; Dutra Southeast Park,1850 Sparrowhawk St.; Kevin O'Neill Park 1282 Lauren Park Circle; and Roberts Estates Park, 1740 Rail St.

Pancake breakfast

 The Manteca Rotary’s pancake breakfast takes place this year at the Boys & Girls Club on West Alameda Street, three blocks west of the parade route.

Breakfast is being served from 7 to 10 a.m. on Thursday, July 4.