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Brentwood unveils July 4 semiquincentennial lineup and volunteer drive
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Recreation Manager Tian Yuan presented Brentwood’s America 250 schedule — a 9:30 a.m. parade, downtown community celebration, a 12:30–3 p.m. concert featuring the Ragdolls tribute band, veterans activities and youth programming — and invited residents to volunteer and partner.
Recreation Manager Tian Yuan told the Brentwood City Council on March 31 that the city’s America 250 semiquincentennial celebration on July 4 will begin with “the day will start, 09:30AM with our annual fourth of July parade,” followed by a downtown community celebration and a mid-day concert.
Tian, who led the presentation, said the program aims to highlight Brentwood’s agricultural history and community organizations, and to provide accessible, intergenerational programming including a veterans resource table, educational booths, lawn games and activities for children. The recreation team unveiled a logo designed in-house by recreation supervisor Stacy Dempsey that incorporates Mount Diablo and agricultural imagery.
“Altogether, again, a lot happening on that day. We’re very excited to bring the community together,” Tian said during the presentation. He added the concert in City Park is scheduled from 12:30 to 3 p.m. and will feature the Ragdolls, an Aerosmith tribute act.
The presentation included logistical details: volunteers can sign up through the Parks and Recreation Department and staff described plans for ADA-accessible activities, a sensory quiet area and partnerships with local historical groups and scout troops for flag education and proper disposal demonstrations. The city also noted a newly published 2026 summer activity guide is available online and at city facilities.
Mayor Meyer and council members thanked the recreation team for the planning work and encouraged residents to participate. The council did not take formal action beyond accepting the presentation; staff said they will follow up with partners and post volunteer information online.
