Looking for something unique and new to do this Independence Day? Support our neighbors in the Rose Garden as the Alameda Business Association restores their version of the small town holiday parade:

San Jose Rose, White and Blue Parade

San Jose revives its historic Fourth of July parade through the neighborhoods near The Alameda with antique cars, dance troupes, youth groups, floats and more. The parade will start at Lincoln High School on Dana Avenue and travel along Dana, Calaveras, Park and Hanchett avenues to finish at a festival near the corner of Hanchett Avenue and The Alameda. Stay for dozens of booths with food and fun.

July 4. Parade begins at 10 a.m.; festival runs from noon to 3 p.m.

The festival will be at the corner of Hanchett Avenue and The Alameda.

You can also be a part of the parade, with a chance to win prizes for your entry. There are also separate sections for kids, wagons, and bicycles. There will also be booths and other festivities.

Rose, White, and Blue … get it?

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If you were looking for something with a few more fireworks (but perhaps not literally), Gary Wiens at San Jose Metblogs has posted a thorough list of local Independence Day events.