Fourth of July activities in the Bay Area could have extra sparkle in 2026 — the 250th anniversary, or semiquincentennial — of the Declaration of Independence.

The holiday falls on a Saturday in the middle of a three-day weekend, July 3-5. To help you fit it all in on your 4th of July calendar, Patch has put together a guide to fireworks and other celebrations in the Bay.

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Alameda:

JULY 4: America Turns 250 Parade: Longest parade in the nation with 150 entries and 2,500 participants.

JULY 4: USS 4th of July Celebration: Live music, beach party, BBQ, and tour of the ship.

Albany:

JULY 4: 4th of July in the Park Celebration: Food vendors, carnival games, and family activities at Memorial Park.

American Canyon:

JULY 4: American Canyon July 4 Parade and Fireworks: Fireworks, parade, and musical performances.

Antioch:

JULY 4: Antioch 4th of July Celebration 2026. Parade, live music, game zone, food vendors, fireworks.

Aptos:

JULY 4: Aptos World's Shortest Parade. Festive displays from Soquel to State Park Drive.

Benicia:

JULY 3: Benicia Torchlight Parade. Patriotic procession through downtown Benicia.

Berkeley:

JULY 4: Berkeley 4th of July Dinner Cruise. Cruise of the San Francisco Bay boasting fireworks views, July 4-themed dinner, games, and music.

Boulder Creek:

JULY 4: Boulder Creek 4th of July Parade 2026. Pancake breakfast and parade.

Calistoga:

JULY 4: Calistoga 2026 July 4 Parade. The century-old parade features festive floats and local organizations.

Clayton:

JULY 4: Clayton Annual 4th of July Parade. Pancake breakfast and kid's parade.

Cloverdale:

JULY 4: Cloverdale 4th of July Block Party. BBQ, games, live music, fireworks.

JULY 4: Cloverdale Parade and Downtown Celebration. Parade followed by downtown celebration with live music, kid's zone, local vendors, and bar.

Concord:

JULY 4: Concord July 4 Festival & Fireworks. Live music, fireworks, food, vendor booths.

Corte Madera:

JULY 4: Corte Madera/Larkspur 4th of July Parade & Festival: Live music, children's activities, and community parade.

Cupertino:

JULY 4: Cupertino July 4 Celebration. Pancake breakfast, flag raising, children's parade, live music, swimming, and fireworks.

Danville:

JULY 4: 2026 Kiwanis-Danville 4th of July Parade. 51st annual parade through downtown Danville.

Davis:

JULY 4: Davis 4th Of July Celebration. Community Independence Day celebration featuring fireworks and family-friendly activities.

Dixon:

JULY 4: Dixon 4th Of July Concert & Fireworks Show. Live music and an evening fireworks display at Hall Park.

Dublin:

JULY 4: Dublin Red, White & Blue Backyard Bash. Family-friendly Independence Day celebration with games, entertainment and community activities.

El Cerrito:

JULY 4: City Of El Cerrito WorldOne July 4th Festival. Annual multicultural festival featuring music, food and family entertainment.

Fairfield:

JULY 4: Fairfield Independence Day Parade. Downtown parade celebrating Independence Day with community groups and local organizations.

Felton:

JULY 4: Roaring Camp Railroads 4th Of July Weekend. Historic train rides and family activities during a holiday weekend celebration.

Foster City:

JULY 4: Foster City Fourth Of July Celebration. Parade, live entertainment and community festivities.

Fremont:

JULY 4: Fremont 4th Of July Parade. Patriotic parade celebrating Independence Day with community groups and a flyover.

Gilroy:

JULY 3-4: Gilroy Gardens Cherry, Red, White & Blue Family Fun. Holiday-themed family activities and seasonal entertainment.

Half Moon Bay:

JULY 4: Half Moon Bay Ol' Fashioned 4th Of July Parade, Pancake Breakfast & Festival. Small-town celebration featuring a parade, breakfast and community festival.

Healdsburg:

JULY 4: Healdsburg Fourth of July Kids Parade and Duck Dash. The annual celebration includes a Fourth of July Kids Parade and Duck Dash in the Plaza followed by a fireworks show over the Healdsburg High School area at 9:30 p.m.

Hercules:

JULY 4: Rodeo-Hercules 4th Of July 5K Run/Walk. Holiday fun run and community celebration.

Kenwood:

JULY 4: 53rd Annual Kenwood Footrace. Annual 3K and 5K wine country race celebrating Independence Day.

Larkspur:

JULY 4: Corte Madera-Larkspur 4th Of July Parade & Festival. Community parade, festival activities and family fun.

Livermore:

JULY 3: Independence Day Dash 5K And Kids Run. Holiday-themed race featuring a 5K and kids run ahead of Independence Day.

JULY 4: Livermore July 4 Celebration. Family-friendly Independence Day festivities and community entertainment.

JULY 4: July 4 Pool Party. Celebrate Independence Day with swimming, recreation and family fun.

Los Altos Hills:

JULY 4: Los Altos Hills 4th Of July Parade. Annual community parade celebrating Independence Day.

Los Gatos:

JULY 4: 4th Of July Symphony In The Park. Outdoor patriotic concert featuring live music in a park setting.

Martinez:

JULY 4: Downtown Martinez 4th Of July Parade. Annual parade and Independence Day festivities in downtown Martinez.

Menlo Park:

JULY 4: July 4 Community Parade, Picnic & Circus. Parade, picnic and circus-themed family entertainment.

Mill Valley:

JULY 4: Homestead Valley 4th Of July Parade & Picnic. Neighborhood parade and community picnic celebration.

Millbrae:

JULY 4: July 4th Beats, Brews & Vines. Live music, beverages and holiday festivities in downtown Millbrae.

Milpitas:

JULY 4: Milpitas Red, White & BOOM! Concert & Fireworks. Live entertainment followed by a fireworks show.

Moraga:

JULY 4: Town Of Moraga Fourth Of July Celebration. Community celebration featuring family activities and fireworks.

Morgan Hill:

JULY 4: Morgan Hill Freedom Fest 2026. Holiday run, parade, car cruise and fireworks celebration.

Mountain View:

JULY 4: Mountain View 2026 4th Of July Fireworks Spectacular. Fireworks show and Independence Day entertainment at Shoreline.

Napa:

JULY 4: Napa 4th Of July Parade & Celebration. Community parade and holiday festivities in downtown Napa.

Newark:

JULY 4: Alameda County Firefighters Annual July 4 Pancake Breakfast. Holiday breakfast benefiting local community programs.

Novato:

JULY 4: 4th Of July Parade & Buckaroo Breakfast. Annual Independence Day parade and community breakfast celebration.

Oakland:

JULY 4: July 4th USS Potomac Fireworks Cruise. Celebrate Independence Day aboard the USS Potomac with a fireworks-viewing cruise from Oakland.

Orinda:

JULY 4: Fourth Of July Parade And Celebration. Community parade and Independence Day festivities at the Orinda Community Center.

Pacifica:

JULY 4: 4th Of July Celebration At Frontierland Park. Community celebration with family-friendly Independence Day activities.

Palo Alto:

JULY 4: 4th Of July Chili Cook-Off And Summer Festival. Annual summer festival and chili cook-off at Mitchell Park.

Petaluma:

JULY 4: The Floathouse Fireworks Paddle. Watch the holiday fireworks from the water during a Fourth of July paddle event.

Piedmont:

JULY 4: Piedmont 4th Of July Parade & Picnic. Annual parade and community picnic celebration at Piedmont Park.

Pittsburg:

JULY 4: July 4th Fireworks Show At Pittsburg Marina. Independence Day fireworks show at the Pittsburg Marina.

Pleasant Hill:

JULY 4: Pleasant Hill Parade, Firecracker 5K, Party In The Park & Fireworks. Full-day Independence Day celebration with a run, parade, park festivities and fireworks.

Pleasanton:

JULY 4: Pleasanton Community Concert Band’s July 4 Celebration. Patriotic concert and community celebration at Lions Wayside Park.

JULY 4: Alameda County Fair July 4 Celebration. Independence Day festivities at the Alameda County Fair.

Redwood City:

JULY 4: July 4th Parade, Festival, Pancake Breakfast & Car Show. Full-day celebration featuring a parade, festival, pancake breakfast and car show.

Richmond:

JULY 3: July 3rd Fireworks Showcase. Fireworks celebration and community festivities at Marina Bay Park.

Rohnert Park:

JULY 4: July 4 Fireworks And Music Spectacular. Holiday celebration with fireworks, music and a kids zone.

San Francisco:

JULY 4: 4th Of July Fireworks At Fisherman’s Wharf. Annual waterfront fireworks show over San Francisco Bay.

San Jose:

JULY 4: Rose, White & Blue Fourth Of July Parade & Festival.Annual Independence Day parade and festival along The Alameda.

San Mateo:

JULY 4: 4th Of July In The Park: Concert & Kids’ Fun. Community celebration with live music and children’s activities.

San Pablo:

JULY 4: 4th Of July Multicultural Celebration. Community celebration at San Pablo Community Center with multicultural festivities and entertainment.

San Rafael:

JULY 1: Marin County Fair And Fireworks. Annual county fair celebration with entertainment, attractions and fireworks.

San Ramon:

JULY 4: July 4 Run San Ramon Race And Independence Day Concert. Holiday race and Independence Day concert celebration.

Santa Clara:

JULY 4: July 4th Celebration & Fireworks At California’s Great America. Theme park celebration with Fourth of July fireworks.

Santa Cruz:

JULY 4: Santa Cruz Sunrise Rotary Firecracker Run. Annual Fourth of July race featuring 10K, 5K and kids’ run options.

Saratoga:

JULY 4: Independence Day Celebration. Community Fourth of July celebration with patriotic festivities.

Sausalito:

JULY 4: Sausalito 4th Of July Festivities. Independence Day celebration with a parade, festival and fireworks.

Scotts Valley:

JULY 4: 4th Of July Parade & Block Party. Community parade and block party celebration for Independence Day.

Sebastopol:

JULY 3: July 3rd Fireworks & Music Extravaganza. Fireworks and music celebration ahead of Independence Day.

Sonoma:

JUNE 28: Devils Darlin’s Patriotic Car Cruise. Patriotic car cruise from Sonoma to Glen Ellen.

JULY 4: Sonoma Fourth Of July Parade And Celebration. Annual parade, community celebration and fireworks show.

St. Helena:

JULY 3: Third Of July Celebration. Community celebration ahead of Independence Day.

Suisun City:

JULY 4: Suisin City 4th Of July Celebration. Waterfront Independence Day celebration with holiday festivities and fireworks.

Vallejo:

JULY 3: Star-Spangled Nights At Six Flags Discovery Kingdom. Holiday celebration with evening entertainment and fireworks at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom.

JULY 4:Vallejo July 4th Parade. Annual Independence Day parade in Vallejo.

Walnut Creek:

JULY 4: 4th Of July Concert In The Park. Free patriotic concert in the park featuring the Walnut Creek Concert Band.

Watsonville:

JULY 4: Spirit Of Watsonville 4th Of July Parade. Annual downtown parade celebrating Independence Day.

Windsor:

JULY 3: July 3 Independence Day Celebration. Holiday celebration with music and fireworks at Keiser Park.

Woodside:

JULY 4: July 4th Mounted Patrol Junior Rodeo & BBQ. Annual junior rodeo and barbecue celebration for Independence Day.

Yountville:

JULY 4: 4th Of July Celebration. Community Independence Day celebration in Yountville.

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