Danville July 4th Guide To Fireworks, Parades & More 2019

SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA, CA – Looking for Independence Day celebrations in your area? Check out Patch's annual event guide with details to the 2019 hometown happenings in Danville and throughout the East Bay.

Find an event near you, don your red, white and blue, and Happy Fourth of July 2019!

Do note dates as not all events occur on Thursday, July 4, and double-check with event organizers to confirm times and locations in case activities were updated or changed since posted.

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ALAMEDA:

JULY 4: Mayor's July 4th Parade, R.A.C.E. & Coast Guard Fest. A patriotic tradition.

• R.A.C.E: 9:45 a.m.
• Parade 10 a.m.
• Coast Guard Fest 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.

JULY 4: USS Hornet's 4th of July Celebration. With view of fireworks!

• 2 p.m. to 10 p.m.
• 707 W Hornet Ave. Pier 3, Alameda, 94501

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ALBANY:

JULY 4: July 4th Green, Red, White & Blue Celebration. Music, Beard & Mustache Contest, 8th Annual Diaper Derby and more!

• Memorial Park ,1325 Portland Ave., Albany, CA 94706
• 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.

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BENICIA:

JULY 3: Independence Day Torchlight Parade. A town tradition on Main Street.

• 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

JULY 4: July 4th Picnic In The Park & Fireworks. "Arts and crafts, delicious hot food, live entertainment and children’s activities.

• City Park, 150 Military W, Benicia, CA 94510: 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.
• Fireworks 9 p.m. at foot of First Street

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BERKELEY:

JULY 4: Marina 4th Of July Fest & Fireworks. A full day with live bands, gourmet food trucks, carnival rides, petting zoo and more!

• Berkeley Marina, 201 University Ave. Berkeley, CA
• Fireworks 9:30 p.m.

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CLAYTON:

JULY 4: 2019 Fourth of July Parade. No registration required for Kiddie Parade!

• Center and Oak streets, Clayton, California 94517
• 10 a.m.

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CONCORD:

JULY 4: July 4th Stars & Stripes 5K Run, Walk & Kids' Run. With pancake breakfast, too, at Todos Santos Plaza.

• Todos Santos Park, Concord, CA
• 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.

JULY 4: 4th of July 5K, Parade, Festival & Fireworks. With music and patriotic spirit.

• Pancake Breakfast: 7:30 a.m. Todos Santos Plaza, Salvio Street, Concord CA
• 10th Annual Stars & Stripes 5K Run & Walk: 8 a.m.
• Independence Day Parade: 10 a.m.
• Picnic, Festival & Fireworks: 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
• Fireworks: 9 p.m. Mt. Diablo High School, 2450 Grant St., Concord, CA 94520

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DANVILLE:

JULY 4: Kiwanis Club's July 4th Independence Day Parade. "This year's parade theme is Celebrating the American Legion’s 100th Anniversary."

• Downtown Danville, CA
• 9 a.m.

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DUBLIN:

JULY 4: July 4th 'Safe & Sane Fireworks' Parks.

• 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• Dublin Sports Grounds, Dublin Boulevard & Civic Plaza, Dublin, CA
• Emerald Glen Park, Tassajara Road & Gleason Drive, Dublin CA
• Alamo Creek Park, Dougherty Road & Willow Creek Drive, Dublin, CA
• Shannon Park, Shannon Avenue at San Ramon Road, CA

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EL CERRITO:

JULY 3: July 3 WorldOne Festival & Circus Imagination. "Magical evening featuring Circus Imagination and other fun-filled family entertainment."

• Cerrito Vista Park, 7007 Moeser Lane, El Cerrito, CA 94530
• 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

JULY 4: 4th Of July- WorldOne Festival 2019. Full day of family-friendly food and fun. And it's free!

• Cerrito Vista Park, 7007 Moeser Ln, El Cerrito, CA 94530
• 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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FREMONT:

JULY 4: 4th of July Parade. This year’s Grand Marshal is Robert Turbin, he running back for the Indianapolis Colts and former Irvington High student.

• 10 a.m.
• Parade begins at Fremont Library, continues north on Paseo Padre Boulevard toward "downtown" and ends at Capital Avenue.

JULY 4: July 4th Old-Fashioned Fun 2019: Ardenwood Farm. With pie-eating, bucket-brigade, watermelon seed-spitting, nail-driving, tug-o-war, egg toss contests for the whole family, plus patriotic music and more!

• 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
• Ardenwood Historic Farm, 34600 Ardenwood Blvd, Fremont, California 94555

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HAYWARD:

JULY 4: Independence Day July 4 Celebration at Meek Estate. Historical games, crafts, concert ... and admission is free!

• Meek Estate, 17365 Boston Road, Hayward, CA 94541
• 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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HERCULES:

JULY 4: Annual July 4th Dynamite 5K, Parade & Festival. Celebrate Hercules!

• Refugio Valley Park, 1515 Refugio Valley Rd, Hercules, CA 94547
• Race: Registration: opens at 7 a.m.
• Festival: 7 a.m. - 3 p.m.
• Parade: 10:45 a.m.

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LAFAYETTE:

JULY 3: 'Rockets Away!' 2019: Library. "Some early 4th of July fun."

• Lafayette Library and Learning Center, Amphitheater, 3491 Mt. Diablo Boulevard, Lafayette, CA 94549
• 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

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LIVERMORE:

JULY 4: 4th of July Family Fun Fireworks Celebration. Enjoy red, white & boom from downtown viewing spots.

• 4 p.m.: Street closure
• 9:30 p.m.: Fireworks

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MARTINEZ:

JULY 4: Annual 4th of July Parade & Flag-Raising. "Come early for the Flag-Raising Ceremony at the Veteran's Memorial Building. Then line up along Main Street to watch the parade."

• Flag-raising: 9 a.m.
• Parade: 10 a.m.

JULY 4: Fourth Of July Fireworks. Enjoy the show!

• Radke Martinez Regional Shoreline Park, Ferry St, Martinez, CA 94553
• 9:30 p.m.

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MILPITAS:

JULY 4: July 4th 'Red, White & Boom' Fireworks & Concert. Tickets on sale!

• Milpitas Sports Center, 1325 E Calaveras Blvd, Milpitas, CA 95035
• 1 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

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MORAGA:

JULY 4: 4th of July Parades, Pancake Breakfast, Fireworks. Everything from pancake breakfast to dog parade, kids' bike parade, entertainment and fireworks to cap off the day!

• 7:30 a.m. to 9:45 p.m.
• In the Commons and at the Bandshell.

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NEWARK:

JULY 4: 4th Of July Pancake Breakfast. With fire truck demonstration, DJ and car show.

• 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.
• Alameda County Fire Station, 39039 Cherry Street, Newark, CA 94560

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OAKLAND:

JULY 4: 4th Of July - Music & BBQ 2019: Jack London Square. Live entertainment plus fun activities for the kids.

• Jack London Square, 472 Water Street, Oakland, California 94607
• 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

JULY 4: July 4th Municipal Band Concert 2019: Lake Merritt. Featuring patriotic tunes!

• 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
• Edoff Memorial Bandstand 666 Bellevue Ave, Oakland, California 94612

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ORINDA:

JULY 4: 4th of July Fun Run, Pancake Breakfast, Parade.

• 7:30 a.m. – 10 a.m. Pancake Breakfast in Community Center, 28 Orinda Way
• 7:55 a.m. Flag-raising Ceremony at Community Center
• 8 a.m. Fun Run
• 9 a.m. Friends of the Orinda Library Book Sale
• 10 a.m. Parade Begins in front of WELLS FARGO BANK, 80 Moraga Way
• 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Community Park Activities, 28 Orinda Way

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PIEDMONT:

JULY 4: July 4th Parade Kazoo Band. "A beloved annual small town tradition, the Piedmont Fourth of July Parade features community floats, entries from numerous local organizations, classic antique cars, and the famous bagpipe bands, in keeping with the city’s Scottish traditions."

• Piedmont Park

JULY 4: 2019 4th of July Parade & Pancake Breakfast.

• Pancake breakfast: 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. - Veteran’s Hall, 401 Highland Ave., Piedmont, CA 94611
• Parade: 11 a.m. Starts at Highland Avenue and Park Way, Piedmont, CA.

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PLEASANT HILL:

JULY 4: July 4th Firecracker Run, Parade & Fireworks. VERY full day!

• 2019 Firecracker 5K Fun Run, 5K at 8 a.m.; 100-yard dash fun run about 7:50 a.m. Downtown Pleasant Hill, CA
• Parade – Rockin’ In the USA!: 9:30 a.m.
• Family Day in the Park: Pleasant Hill Park, 147 Gregory Ln, Pleasant Hill, California 94523, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
• Fireworks & Music: 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. College Park High School, 201 Viking Drive, Pleasant Hill, CA

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PLEASANTON:

Through JULY 7: Alameda County Fair 2019. Old-fashioned fun with carnival rides, animal expos, contests, concerts, horse racing and more! Nightly fireworks except for July 4.

• Alameda County Fair, 4501 Pleasanton Ave, Pleasanton, California 94566

JUNE 28: Alameda County Fair Fireworks Spectacular. The big extravaganza!

• Alameda County Fair, 4501 Pleasanton Ave, Pleasanton, California 94566
• 9:30 p.m.

JULY 4: July 4th Celebration with Community Concert Band.

• Lions Wayside Park, 4401 First Street, Pleasanton, CA
• 12 p.m.

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RICHMOND:

JULY 3: 3rd of July Fireworks & Celebration. "Fireworks, food, and fun are what this event is all about."

• Marina Bay Park, Regatta Blvd & Marina Bay Parkway, Richmond, CA
• 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.

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SAN FRANCISCO:

JULY 4: July 4th Fest & Fireworks 2019: Fisherman's Wharf.

• Fisherman's Wharf, 100 Jefferson St., San Francisco, CA, 94133
• 9:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.
• Fireworks about 9:30 p.m.

JULY 4: July 4th Celebration & Fireworks 2019: Pier 39.

• The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94133
• 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
• MUSTACHE HARBOR - Yacht Rock Explosion from 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.
• Fireworks at approximately 9:30 p.m.

JULY 4 & 7: Golden Gate Park Band July 4th Concert.

• Music Celebrating American Independence
• 1 p.m.
• Spreckels Temple of Music in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA 94118

JULY 4: After Dark: Things That Go BOOM! "Lose yourself in over 650 interactive exhibits exploring perception, art, and science at our adults-only After Dark."

• 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
• Exploratorium, The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94111

JULY 4: Speakeasy 4th of July Fireworks Cruise. "This themed July 4th Fireworks cruise will transport you back to the 20s."

• Fume Blanc Commodore, McCovey Cove, Giants Promenade, San Francisco, CA 94111

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SAN JOSE:

JULY 4: July 4th Fireworks 2019: Discovery Meadow. With entertainment!

• 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
• Fireworks at approximately 9:30 p.m.
• Discovery Meadow, West San Carlos Street & Woz Way, San Jose, CA

JULY 4: July 4th Rose, White & Blue Parade & Festival. After the parade, enjoy a fun afternoon of food, music and relaxation on The Alameda.

• 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
• Parade start 10 a.m.

JULY 4: July 4th Family Fest & Fireworks 2019: Almaden Lake Park. Patriotic, fun-filled, family-friendly event.

• 3 p.m.
• Fireworks begin about 30 minutes after sunset
• Almaden Lake Park, 6099 Winfield Blvd, San Jose, CA 95120

JULY 4: July 4th Family Fun & Fireworks at Fairgrounds. Tickets on sale.

• 12 p.m. – 10 p.m.
• Santa Clara County Fairgrounds, 344 Tully Road, San Jose, CA 95111

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SAN LEANDRO:

JULY 4: Independence Day Model Train Fun Run. Patriotic regalia & running patriotic trains!

• 4 p.m.– 7 p.m.
• San Leandro Historical Railway Society, 1302 Orchard Ave, San Leandro, CA 94577

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SAN PABLO:

JULY 4: July 4th Multi-Cultural Family Fest & Fireworks. "Live entertainment, great food, carnival games an amazing fireworks show, and entertainment headliners, The Purple Ones!"

• El Portal Soccer Field, Moraga Rd, San Pablo, California 94806
• 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.

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SAN RAMON:

JULY 4: Run San Ramon: "Get a healthy start to your 4th of July with this Independence Day Classic."

• 8 a.m. - Start 5K & 10K Run
• San Ramon Community Center, 12501 Alcosta Blvd., San Ramon, CA 94583

JULY 4: 4th of July Celebration Concert 2019. Featuring Garrat Wilkins and the Parrotheads

• 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• San Ramon Central Park Amphitheater, 12501 Alcosta Blvd., San Ramon, CA

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WALNUT CREEK

JULY 3: 'Red White & Blue' July 3rd 'First Wednesday.' Entertainment from Mustache Harbor band.

• 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
• Downtown Cypress Street, Walnut Creek, California 94596

JULY 4: 4th of July Concert in Civic Park. "The Walnut Creek Concert Band will provide the musical inspiration for your July 4 fun."

• 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• Civic Park Gazebo, 1375 Civic Drive at Broadway, Walnut Creek, California 94596

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If we missed your organization or town's events, please email details and an online link to susan.schena@patch.com

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