SF Bay Area July 4th Fireworks, Parades and More: 2018 Guide

BAY AREA, CA – Looking to catch a July 4th fireworks show, parade or festival this year?

Check out the town-by-town listings below of Independence Day celebrations and events for 2018 throughout the San Francisco Bay Area:

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ALAMEDA:

JULY 4: USS Hornet's 4th of July Celebration 2018. Live music, tours and fireworks.

• USS Hornet Museum, 707 West Hornet Avenue, Alameda, California 94501
• 2 p.m. - 10 p.m.

JULY 4: Mayor’s July 4th Parade, R.A.C.E & Coast Guard Fest. "One of the largest and longest Independence Day parade in the nation."

• Alameda Race: 9 a.m.
• Parade: 10 a.m.

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ALBANY:

JULY 4: July 4th 'Green, Red, White & Blue Celebration' 2018. Full day of fun. Pancake breakfast, too.

• Memorial Park, 1325 Portland Ave., Albany, CA 94706. 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
• Pancake breakfast: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

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AMERICAN CANYON:

JULY 4: 4th Of July Parade, Festival & Fireworks. "Festival capped off with one of the best fireworks shows in the North Bay!"

• Community Park II, 20 Benton Way, American Canyon, CA.
• Admission free.

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APTOS:

JULY 4: July 4th World's Shortest Parade & Pancake Breakfast 2018. A yearly tradition with live music, games, arts and crafts.

• Aptos Village Park, 100 Aptos Creek Road, Aptos, CA 95003
• Pancake breakfast 7 a.m. - 10 a.m. in parking lot of burger.Aptos, 7941 Soquel Dr., Aptos, CA

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BENICIA:

JULY 3: Independence Day Torchlight Parade. Annual tradition down First Street.

• NOTE DATE: July 3
• First Street, Benicia, CA

JULY 4: July 4th Picnic In Park & Fireworks. "Wonderful way to spend the 4th!"

• City Park, 150 Military W, Benicia, CA 94510
• Fireworks about 9 p.m.

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BERKELEY:

JULY 4: 4th Of July At Marina 2018 - Fireworks & Family Fun. Dragon boat rides, kids' area & live music.

• Berkeley Marina, 201 University Ave., Berkeley, CA
• 12 p.m. - 10 p.m.

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CALISTOGA:

JULY 4: July 4th: Napa County Fair, Parade & Fireworks. "An all-American, vintage 4th of July."

• Parade: 11 a.m. in downtown Calistoga, CA
• Fair & Festivities 12 p.m. - 11 p.m. Napa County Fairgrounds, 1435 N Oak St., Calistoga, CA 94515

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CAPITOLA:

JULY 4: Free Twilight Concert - Esplanade Park. Pack a picnic dinner!

• Capitola Esplanade, 100 Monterey Ave., Capitola, CA 95010

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CASTRO VALLEY:

JULY 3: 2018 Red White & Food.

• NOTE DATE: July 3

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CLAYTON:

JULY 4: 2018 Fourth Of July Parade.

• Starts at 10 a.m.
• 110 El Portal Place, Clayton, California 94517

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CONCORD:

JULY 4: Stars & Stripes 5K Run & Walk & Pancake Breakfast 2018. Supports Shelter Inc.

• Todos Santos Plaza, Downtown Concord, CA
• 8 a.m.: Kids Fun Run with Stomper! 8:15 a.m.: 5K Run & Walk
• Pancake breakfast, $5, 7:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

JULY 4: July 4th Parade, Ice Cream Social & Fireworks 2018. Includes unveiling of Don Salvio Pacheco Statue.

• Parade 10 a.m. - Todos Santos Plaza, Downtown Concord, CA 94520
• Entertainment begins 4 p.m. with fireworks at Mt. Diablo High School, 2450 Grant St, Concord, CA 94520

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CORTE MADERA:

JULY 4: Fourth of July Parade & Festival . Art, entertainment, great food and loads of children's activities.

• Parade: 10:30 a.m. Begins: Redwood High School, Larkspur. Ends: Corte Madera Town Center.
• Festivities: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Corte Madera Town Park, 498 Tamalpais Dr, Corte Madera, CA 94925

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CUPERTINO:

July 4th Pancake Breakfast, Parade & Fireworks 2018. Concert, carnival and flag raising, too!

• All-day events at Memorial Park and Quinlan Community Center, Cupertino, CA

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DANVILLE:

July 4th Independence Day Parade 2018. Festive, hometown tradition.

• Downtown Danville, CA
• 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

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DAVIS:

JULY 4: Kiwanis 4th Of July Kiddie Parade. A Davis tradition.

• Parade travels north on C Street to Central Park, Davis, CA.
• 10 a.m.

JULY 4: Fourth of July 2018 Fireworks & Festivities.

• Community Park, 203 E. Fourteenth St., Davis, CA 95616

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DIXON:

JULY 4: July 4th Fireworks 2018: Hall Park. Fundraising underway!

• Hall Park, Mayes & South Fifth streets, Dixon, CA

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DUBLIN:

JULY 4: Fireworks Booth Locations 2018: LIST

• Fireworks sold beginning June 28 for use ONLY on July 4 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

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EL CERRITO:

JULY 4: WorldOne 4th of July Festival 2018. Free & family-friendly with food, fun and entertainment.

• Cerrito Vista Park, 7007 Moeser Lane, El Cerrito, CA 94530
• 10 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.

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FOSTER CITY:

JULY 4: 4th Of July Celebration, Dog Parade & Fireworks. Family games and entertainment, too!

• Leo Ryan Park, 650 Shell Blvd., Foster City, CA 94404
• 9 a.m. - 9:45 p.m.

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FREMONT:

JULY 4: 4th Of July Parade 2018. A Fremont tradition.

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

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GILROY:

JUNE 30-JULY 4: Gilroy Gardens July 4th Weekend BBQ & Military In Free. Free admission to active duty and retired with a military ID.

• NOTE DATES: June 30 to July 4.
• Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park, 3050 Hecker Pass Hwy, Gilroy,CA 95020

JULY 4: July 4th Fireworks Show 2018: Free.

• Gilroy High School Sports Field, 750 W. Tenth St., Gilroy, CA 95020
• Approximately 9: 30 p.m.

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HALF MOON BAY:

JULY 4: Ol’ Fashioned July 4th Parade & Pancake Breakfast. A time-honored, home-spun tradition, the parade celebrates Independence Day in small town America.

• Parade starts at 12 noon
• 4th of July Pancake Breakfast - 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
• Red, White and Blue Community BBQ - 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.

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HEALDSBURG:

JULY 4: July 4th Kids' Parade & Duck Dash & Fireworks. Party in the Plaza; fireworks at high school.

• Parade & Duck Dash 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.: Healdsburg Plaza, Healdsburg Avenue and Matheson Street, Healdsburg, CA 95448
• Fireworks: 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Healdsburg High School, 1024 Prince Ave., Healdsburg, CA 95448

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HERCULES:

JULY 4: 4th Of July Dynamite Run, Parade & Festival. Proceeds go to creating memorial to honor all veterans in Hercules.

• Refugio Valley Park, 1515 Refugio Valley Rd, Hercules, CA 94547
• Race: 5k 8:30 a.m.; 1 mile fun run 8:45 a.m.; Kids Run: 9:30 a.m.
• Festival: 7 a.m. - 3 p.m.
• Parade: 10:45 a.m.

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LAFAYETTE:

JULY 3: Rockets Away! 4th of July STEAM Program For Kids.

• NOTE DATE: July 3.
• Registration required.

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LIVERMORE:

JULY 4: 4th of July Fireworks & Family Celebration. A great time in downtown Livermore!

• Livermore Downtown, 1st St, Livermore, California 94550
• 4 p.m. - 10 p.m. Fireworks at 9:20 p.m.

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LOS ALTOS:

JULY 4: Glorious July 4th - Bands, Sing-Along, Family Games. Patriotic music, kids' games & food.

• Shoup Park, 400 University Ave, Los Altos, California 94022
• 10:30 a.m.

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LOS ALTOS HILLS:

JULY 4: 4th of July Parade. The red, white and blue march parades down Fremont Road and concludes at Gardner Bullis School.

• Begins at Town Hall at 9:30 a.m.

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LOS GATOS:

JULY 4: 4th Of July Symphony In The Park & BBQ 2018. Activities include Billy Jones Train, Carousel & Snack Shack.

• Oak Meadow Park, 233 Blossom Hill Road, Los Gatos, CA 95032

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MARTINEZ:

JULY 4: 4th Of July Parade, Pancake Breakfast & Fireworks. Fireworks at Waterfront Park.

• 8 a.m.-10 a.m. Pancake Breakfast Sponsored by Roxx on Main, 627 Main St.
• 8:30 a.m.-9 a.m.- Flag-Raising Ceremony -Veterans Memorial Building, 930 Ward St.
• 10 a.m. - Hometown Parade on Main St.
• Fireworks - dusk at Martinez Waterfront Park

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MENLO PARK:

JULY 4: Fourth of July Parade & Celebration. Music, bounces houses, food, games and more!

• Santa Cruz Avenue & Burgess Park, Menlo Park, CA

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MILPITAS:

JULY 4: 'Red, White & Boom' July 4th Fireworks & Concert. Pool party, kids' zone & food trucks, too!

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

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MORAGA:

JULY 4: July 4th Parades, Pancake Breakfast & Fireworks. Parades for dogs and children! Fun runs and inflatables.

• Moraga Commons Park, 1425 St. Mary's Rd., Moraga, CA
• 7:30 a.m. - 10 p.m. - Fireworks at 9:30 p.m.

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MORGAN HILL

JULY 3-4: July 4 Freedom Fest, Parade, Concert, Fireworks 2018. Two days of patriotic fun!

Various locations in Morgan Hill, CA
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MOUNTAIN VIEW:

JULY 4: July 4th SF Symphony & Fireworks 2018: Shoreline. "A Celebration of Heroes."

• Shoreline Amphitheatre, 1 Amphitheatre Pkwy, Mountain View, California 94043
• Tickets on sale.

JULY 4: On-Water View July 4th Fireworks & BBQ. Enjoy the show from pedalboat, rowboat, canoe or kayak.

• Shoreline Lake Boathouse, 3160 N. Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View, CA 94043

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NAPA:

JULY 1: Symphony & Salsa Spectacular! Celebrate Independence Day with a free, outdoor concert & fireworks.

• NOTE DATE: July 1.
• CIA at Copia (The Culinary Institute of America)500 1st St., Napa, CA 94559

JULY 4: Napa July 4th Parade: Celebrating Our Home Town Heroes. Begins at 10 a.m. in historic downtown Napa.

• Starts at 10 a.m.

JULY 4: July 4th Lights Events & Fireworks. A patriotic, family-fun evening!

• Oxbow Commons, 1268 McKinstry St., Napa, CA 94559
• 5 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

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NOVATO:

JULY 4: 63rd Annual 4th Of July Buckaroo Breakfast . A Novato tradition before the parade.

• Redwood Credit Union Parking Lot, 1010 Grant Ave. (Adjacent to Redwood Blvd), Novato, CA
• Free! Suggested Donation: Adults $7, Children 5-12 $5, Under 5 years free.

JULY 4: 4th of July Parade. "One of the largest in the San Francisco Bay Area!"

• Grant Avenue between Reichert and 7th Street, Novato, CA 94945
• 10 a.m.

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OAKLAND:

JULY 4: 4th Of July Block Party BBQ 2018: Jack London Square. Live music & kid activities.

• Jack London Square, Broadway at Embarcadero W, Oakland, CA 94607
• 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.

JULY 4: July 4th Municipal Band Concert 2018: Lake Merritt. The 35-piece band will perform.

• Edoff Memorial Bandstand in Lakeside Park, Oakland, CA
• 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

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ORINDA:

JULY 4: Annual Haley's 4th of July Run For A Reason 2018. 5-mile run or 2-mile walk kicks-off 4th of July fun.

• Orinda Community Center, 28 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA
• 8 a.m.

JULY 4: July 4th Parade, Pancake Breakfast & Festival. Pancake breakfast, small-town parade and day of park activities!

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PACIFICA:

JULY 4: July 4th Rocket Run & Celebration 2018: Frontierland. Face painting, free games, food, crafts, music.

• Frontierland Park, 900 Yosemite Dr., Pacifica, CA 94044

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PALO ALTO:

JULY 4: July 4th Chili Cook-Off & Festival. Food trucks & family entertainment.

• Mitchell Park, 600 East Meadow Drive, Palo Alto, CA

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PETALUMA:

JULY 4: Annual July 4th Bell-Ringing Ceremony 2018: Museum. A town tradition.

• Petaluma Historical Library and Museum, 20 4th St., Petaluma, California 94952
• 10:30 a.m.

JULY 4: 4th Of July Fireworks & Live Bands 2018: Fairgrounds. Admission is free.

• Sonoma-Marin Fairgrounds & Event Center, 175 Fairgrounds Dr, Petaluma, CA 94952
• 5 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.

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PIEDMONT:

JULY 4: July 4th, Pancake Breakfast, Parade & Picnic.

• Pancake breakfast 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Veterans’ Hall, 401 Highland Ave., Piedmont, CA
• Parade 11 a.m. Begins at Highland Avenue and Park Way
• Picnic following parade, Piedmont Park

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PLEASANT HILL:

JULY 4: July 4th Firecracker Run, Parade & Fireworks. All-day fun for everyone.

• 7:50 a.m. – 100 yard dash for kids 7 and under
• 8 a.m.– Firecracker 5K Fun Run
• 9:30 a.m. parade: Downtown Pleasant Hill
• 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Music, fun & games at park at 147 Gregory Lane
• 6:30 p.m. – Gates open at College Park High School for fireworks.

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PLEASANTON:

FAIR FIREWORKS NIGHTLY through JULY 8 - BUT NOT ON JULY 4

• Big O Tires FREE Concerts: 8 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. nightly. "Born Free" video & fireworks show immediately following at Concert Lawn.
• Alameda County Fairgrounds, 4501 Pleasanton Ave., Pleasanton CA
• On July 4, fair closes at 6 p.m. Gates close at 3 p.m.

JULY 4: Community Concert Band's July 4th Celebration.

• Lions Wayside Park, 4401 First Street Pleasanton, CA 94566

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REDWOOD CITY:

JULY 3 - 4: Chalk Full Of Fun On The Square. Open to artists of all levels and ages.

• NOTE DATES: July 3 and 4.
• Courthouse Square, 2200 Broadway St, Redwood City, California 94063

JULY 4: July 4th R.C. Parade Run 5K. Run for education.

• Race proceeds benefit Redwood City Education Foundation.
• 8 a.m.

JULY 4: July 4th Parade, Festival & Fireworks 2018. A full day of fun.

• Historic Downtown Redwood City, CA
• Parade 10 a.m. Fireworks 9:30 p.m.

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RICHMOND:

JULY 3: Waterfront Family Festival, Concert & Fireworks.

• NOTE DATE: July 3
• Marina Bay Park, Richmond, CA

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ROHNERT PARK:

JULY 4: July 4th Fireworks Spectacular & Symphony. Transcendence Theatre Co. joins the Santa Rosa Symphony.

• Green Music Center, 1801 E. Cotati Ave., Rohnert Park, California 94928

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SAINT HELENA

JULY 4: 4th Of July Bike Parade, Concert & Fireworks. Join the first ever 4th of July Bike Parade!

"The skies over St. Helena and Crane Park will burst with color in one of the greatest Firework display in the Napa Valley. (Seriously, we've heard it's the BEST show in the Valley!)"

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SAN FRANCISCO:

JULY 4: Pier 39 July 4th Fireworks & Entertainment 2018. Events throughout the day.

• Pier 39, Beach Street & The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94133
• Fireworks approximately 9:30 p.m.

JULY 4: 4th Of July- Live Music & Fireworks 2018: Fisherman's Wharf. All day entertainment plus fireworks display.

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

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SAN JOSE:

JULY 4: July 4th Family Fest & Fireworks: Almaden Lake Park. Councilmember Johnny Khamis: "I hope you are as excited as I am for our Annual Family Fun Festival and Firework Show at the Almaden Lake Park.

• Almaden Lake Park, 6099 Winfield Blvd., San Jose, CA 95120

JULY 4: July 4th 'Rose, White & Blue Parade' & Picnic. A community tradition.

• Parade begins 10 a.m. at Lincoln High School on Dana Avenue, San Jose, CA

JULY 4: World-Class July 4th Fireworks 2018: Downtown. Free, family-friendly fireworks display, celebrating Independence Day in Discovery Meadow.

• Discovery Meadow, 180 Woz Way, San Jose, CA 95110
• Approximately 9:30 p.m.

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SAN MATEO:

JULY 4: 4th Of July In The Park & Pool . Arts & crafts, music & games.

• Martin Luther King Park & Pool, Monte Diablo Ave & N. Fremont St., San Mateo, CA
• 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

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SAN PABLO:

JULY 4: July 4th Multi-Cultural Family Fest & Fireworks . Live entertainment & games.

• El Portal Soccer Field, 2600 Moraga Road, San Pablo, California 94806

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SAN RAFAEL:

JUNE 30- JULY 4: Fireworks at Marin County Fair: June 30 - July 4, 9:30 pm. - The fireworks take place every night of the Fair.

• Marin County Fair, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael, CA 94903

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SAN RAMON:

JULY 4: July 4th 'Run San Ramon Run' 5K & 10K. An Independence Day classic.

• San Ramon Community Center, 12501 Alcosta Blvd., San Ramon, CA 94583
• 8 a.m.

JULY 4: July 4th Outdoor Concert, Cake & Crafts 2018. Free concert with Michael Jackson Tribute Band: Foreverland.

• Patriotic music from San Ramon Symphonic Band, party hats, anniversary cake and crafts for kids.
• San Ramon Central Park Amphitheater, 12501 Alcosta Blvd., San Ramon, CA
• 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.

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SANTA CLARA:

JULY 4: 4th Of July All City Picnic & Fireworks. Music, carnival games & free swim.

• Central Park, 909 Kiely Road, Santa Clara CA 95051

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SANTA CRUZ:

JULY 4: July 4th Firecracker Run 2018. 10K, 5K, and Kids' 1K, plus pancake breakfast.

• Harvey West Park 326 Evergreen Street Santa Cruz, California 95060

JULY 4: Old-Fashioned Independence Day 2018: Wilder Ranch. Family parade, games, crafts area, live big-band music, living history.

• Wilder Ranch State Park, 1401 Coast Rd Santa Cruz, CA
• Admission free.

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SANTA ROSA:

JULY 4: July 4th Red, White & BOOM & Festival. Full afternoon and evening of fun for the family!

• Sonoma County Fairgrounds, 1350 Bennett Valley Road, Santa Rosa, CA
• Tickets on sale.

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SARATOGA:

JULY 4: Independence Day July 4th Celebration. Patriotic songs, community band, recognition of military, ceremonial ringing of liberty bell & old‐fashioned parade around the park.

• Kevin Moran Park, 12415 Scully Ave., Saratoga, CA
• 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.

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SCOTTS VALLEY:

JULY 4: 4th Of July Parade & Fireworks 2018. BBQ, live bands, games and more.

• Skypark, 361 Kings Village Road, Scotts Valley, CA 95066
• 3 p.m. - 9:45 p.m.

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SEBASTOPOL:

JULY 3: 3rd Of July Fireworks Extravaganza.

• NOTE DATE: July 3.
• Analy High School Football Field, 6950 Analy Ave., Sebastopol, CA
• 5:30 p.m. - 10 p.m.

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SONOMA:

JULY 4: 4th Of July On Plaza - Parade, Festival & Fireworks.

• Sonoma Plaza, Downtown Sonoma, Sonoma, California 95476
• 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.

JULY 4: The General's Daughter Annual 4th of July BBQ. Live music, delicious food and front-row view of Sonoma's famous fireworks.

• The General's Daughter, 400 West Spain St., Sonoma, CA 95476
• Tickets on sale.

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SUISUN CITY:

JULY 4: July 4th Festival,Music & Fireworks 2018: Waterfront. Music, vendors, entertainment and huge fireworks display.

• Suisun City, CA Waterfront
• 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.

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VACAVILLE:

JULY 4: 4th Of July Fireworks & Creekwalk Concert. Admission is free.

• Andrews Park, 614 E Monte Vista Ave, Vacaville, CA 95688
• 6:30 p.m. -9:30 p.m.

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VALLEJO:

JUNE 30-JULY 4: July 4th Fest & Fireworks: Six Flags Discovery Kingdom. Fireworks nightly.

• NOTE DATES: June 30 - July 4.
• Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, 1001 Fairgrounds Dr. SW, Vallejo, CA 94589

JULY 4: July 4 Parade, Waterfront Celebration & Fireworks.

• Parade 10 a.m.
• Mad Hatter July 4 Celebration at the Vallejo Waterfront: From 11 a.m. to fireworks

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WALNUT CREEK:

JULY 4: Free Concert Band July 4th Show. Pack a picnic!

• Civic Park, 1375 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 94596

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WATSONVILLE:

JULY 4: Spirit of Watsonville 4th of July Parade. Thousands of spectators will line the route.

• Main St. from St. Patrick’s Church to First Street, Watsonville CA
• 12 p.m.

JULY 4: July 4th 'Fire In Sky' Fireworks: Airport. Formation flyovers and food trucks.

• Watsonville Airport, 100 Aviation Way, Watsonville, CA 95076
• 5 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

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WINDSOR:

JULY 3: Windsor Kaboom! 3rd Of July Fireworks. Fun before the Fourth!

• NOTE DATE: July 3.
• Keiser Park, 700 Windsor River Road, Windsor, California 95492

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YOUNTVILLE:

JULY 4: Veterans Fourth Of July Festival & Fireworks. Kids Parade will be led by the Home Wheelchair Drill Team, “Hills Angels.”

• The Veterans Home, 100 California Drive, Yountville, CA

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ALSO SEE: Summer Fun Activity Guide: SF Bay Area 2018

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