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July 4th Fireworks, Parades & More 2019: SF Bay Area Roundup

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July 4th Guide To Fireworks, Parades & Events 2019 in the San Francisco Bay Area, CA.
July 4th Guide To Fireworks, Parades & Events 2019 in the San Francisco Bay Area, CA. (Patch)

SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA, CA – It's the 4th of July — let's celebrate! Check out Patch's annual event guide with details to the 2019 hometown happenings throughout the San Francisco Bay Area.

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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  • 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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AMERICAN CANYON:

JULY 4: 4th of July Parade, Fireworks & Celebration. How about a hike into the hills to watch the fireworks? Check it out - one of may of the day's festivities.

  • Pancake Breakfast: 7 a.m. - 11 a.m. Boys & Girls Club
  • Patriotic Parade: 10:30 a.m. Elliott Drive
  • Festival: 12 p.m.-9:30 p.m. . Community Park II, 20 Benton Way
  • Fireworks Hike: 8 p.m. Newell Open Space Preserve, 7000 Newell Drive
  • Fireworks Spectacular: 9:30 p.m. Community Park II

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ANTIOCH:

JULY 4: July 4th Parade, Fest & Fireworks 2019: Fairgrounds. With live music, food & craft vendors, car show and more!

  • 11 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.
  • 11 a.m. – Downtown Parade, 2nd Street, Antioch, CA
  • 4 p.m. – Community Celebration, Contra Costa County Fairgrounds, 10th Street, Antioch, CA
  • 9:30 p.m. – Fireworks, Fairgrounds

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APTOS:

JULY 4: 4th of July 'World's Shortest Parade' & Festivities. "The Aptos’ 'World’s Shortest Parade' has gained national recognition as one of the top seven 4th of July parades by the prestigious Condé Nast Traveler."

  • Pancake Breakfast: 7:30 a.m. -10 a.m.
  • Worlds Shortest Parade: 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
  • Party in the Park: 12 p.m.-4 p.m. at Aptos Village Park, 100 Aptos Creek Road, Aptos, CA

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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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BODEGA BAY:

JULY 4: July 4th Maritime Celebration & Dance. A jam-packed day!

  • 8 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
  • Locations vary by event, Bodega Bay, CA

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CALISTOGA:

JULY 4: Fourth of July Parade, Fest & Fireworks. "Carnival rides, live music, contests, games, and the best fireworks show in the Napa Valley."

  • Parade: Cedar Street to Lincoln Avenue to Fair Way – to Napa County Fairgrounds, Calistoga, CA
  • 11 a.m.

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CAPITOLA:

JULY 3: July 3rd Twilight Concert: Todd Morgan + Emblems. Kick off the holiday with a free concert.

  • 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Capitola Esplanade, 100 Monterey Ave., Capitola, CA 95010

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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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CLOVERDALE:

JULY 4: July 4th Fireworks Extravaganza. "Get there early for good seating & viewing!"

  • Fireworks at dusk, around 9 p.m.
  • Cloverdale High School, Daly Field, North Cloverdale Boulevard at School Street, Cloverdale, CA

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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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CORTE MADERA:

JULY 4: Fourth of July Parade & Festival. Patriotic fun with carnival games, bounce houses & slides and crafts to entertain the little ones.

  • Parade: 10:30 a.m.: Begins: Redwood High School, 395 Doherty Dr, Larkspur, CA 94939. Ends: Corte Madera Town Center, Corte Madera, CA
  • Festivities: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Corte Madera Town Park, 498 Tamalpais Dr, Corte Madera, CA 94925

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CUPERTINO:

JULY 4: 4th of July Parade, Concert & Fireworks. Featuring pancake breakfast, carnival, parade, too.

  • Festivities: 7:30 a.m.– 12 p.m. Memorial Park, 10185 N Stelling Rd., Cupertino, California 95014
  • Free Swimming: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. BlackBerry Farm Swimming Pool, 21979 San Fernando Ave, Cupertino, California 95014
  • Fireworks Show: 9:30 p.m. – 10 p.m. Creekside Park, 10445 Miller Ave, Cupertino, California 95014

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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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DAVIS:

JULY 4: Kiwanis 4th Of July Kiddie Parade.

  • 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
  • Parade route: C Street To Central Park
  • Central Park, Covell Blvd & F Street, Davis, CA

JULY 4: 4th Of July Family Fun, Baseball & Fireworks. "A wide array of family activities is planned for the Davis community on July 4th."

  • Pancake breakfast: 7 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
  • Kiwanis Kiddie Parade: 10 a.m.
  • Kids Fun Ride: 12:40 p.m.
  • Fireworks: 9:30 p.m.

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DIXON:

JULY 4: Fourth of July Fireworks 2019: Hall Park. Fundraising underway.

  • 9 p.m.
  • Hall Park, 450 Hall Park Drive, Dixon, Ca

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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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FAIRFIELD:

JULY 4: Independence Day Pancake Breakfast & Parade.

  • 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • Pancake Breakfast: 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.: Moose Family Center, 623 Taylor St., Fairfield, CA
  • Tickets on sale with BSA Troop 482
  • Parade: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Texas Street, Downtown Fairfield, CA

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FELTON:

JULY 4: 4th of July Family Fun 2019: Roaring Camp Railroads. "Bring out the entire family and friends for a fun-filled day of games, live music and an all-American barbecue. See why the west was wild aboard our Redwood Forest Steam Train as you witness shootouts between famed lawmen and notorious outlaws during our Great Train Robbery."

  • Begins at 11 a.m.
  • Roaring Camp Railroads, 5401 Graham Hill Road, Felton, California 95018

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FOSTER CITY:

JULY 4: Fourth of July Celebration, Parade & Fireworks. "You don't want to miss all the games, food, entertainment, family and dog parade, and a grand fireworks display. "

  • Leo Ryan Park, 650 Shell Blvd, Foster City, CA 94404

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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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GILROY:

JULY 4: July 4th Fireworks Show 2019: Free. "The best location to watch the show is Gilroy High School and surrounding areas."

  • 9 p.m.
  • Fireworks show begins at dusk
  • Gilroy High School Sports Field, 750 W. Tenth Street, Gilroy, CA 95020

JULY 4-7: Gilroy Gardens' 4th of July Weekend BBQ. Tickets on sale, and menu sounds delicious!

  • BBQ: 12 p.m. and 1 p.m.
  • Park hours 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Gilroy Gardens, 3050 Hecker Pass Rd, Gilroy, California 95020

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HALF MOON BAY:

JULY 4: Ol' Fashioned 4th of July Parade & BBQ. " This year marking its 49th rendition, Half Moon Bay's beloved Ol' Fashioned 4th of July Parade and Block Party takes over Main Street, transforming the charming downtown into a pulsating Coastsider take on a mini-Mardi Gras style."

  • 4th of July Pancake Breakfast: City Hall parking lot, 501 Main St. Half Moon Bay, CA - 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
  • Parade - 12 p.m., Main street, Half Moon Bay, CA
  • Red, White and Blue Community BBQ - 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. City Hall parking lot

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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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HEALDSBURG:

JULY 4: July 4th Kids' Parade, Duck Dash & Celebration. A community event for all ages. Music, too!

  • Healdsburg Plaza, Matheson St. and Healdsburg Ave., Healdsburg, CA
  • 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

JULY 4: Annual 4th of July Fireworks.

  • 9 p.m.
  • Healdsburg High School, 1024 Prince Avenue, Healdsburg, CA

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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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KENWOOD:

JULY 4: 4th of July Pancake Breakfast, Run & Parade. Don't miss the shindig!

  • 7 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
  • Parade: 10:30 a.m.
  • Locations vary by event, Kenwood, CA

JULY 4: July 4th Fireworks Hike At Sugarloaf Ridge Park. "Enjoy the sunset and then beautiful sights of fireworks display that span the Bay Area--from Windsor in the north, Berkeley, and Oakland in the east, San Francisco to the south, with possible views of the south bay."

  • 6:45 p.m.
  • Sugarloaf Ridge State Park, 2605 Adobe Canyon Road, Kenwood, CA 95452

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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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LOS ALTOS:

JULY 4: Glorious July 4th Fest & Concert. "Celebrate the 4th of July with live music by the Ye Olde Towne Band and the Unicorns, family games, and food for sale!"

  • Shoup Park, 400 University Ave, Los Altos, California 94022
  • 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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LOS ALTOS HILLS:

JULY 4: 4th of July Parade. "Down Fremont Road and conclude at Gardner Bullis School where you can meet your friends and neighbors for a refreshing beverage and a juicy watermelon treat!"

  • 9:30 a.m.

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LOS GATOS:

JULY 4: 4th of July Symphony In The Park & Festival. Day includes bounce houses, face painting, photo booths, Billy Jones Wildcat Railroad and Carousel, and a performance by children’s group, The Hipwaders, beer and wine garden, food trucks and snacks!

  • Oak Meadow Park, 233 Blossom Hill Rd, Los Gatos, California 95032
  • 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

JULY 4: Celebrate Fourth of July with Los Gatos Ballet. Fundraiser event.

  • 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

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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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MENLO PARK:

JUNE 28: Porta Blu Cooking: 4th of July BBQ 2019 by Hotel Nia. "Space is limited and reservations are required. $25 per person."

  • 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
  • Hotel Nia, Autograph Collection, 200 Independence Drive, Menlo Park, CA 94025

JULY 4: Fourth of July Parade & Celebration. "A wonderful community event enjoyed by all ages and is the largest event organized by the City of Menlo Park."

  • Parade: 11:45 a.m. Meet at Santa Cruz Avenue and Chestnut Street, Menlo Park, CA
  • Celebration: Noon-2:30 p.m.Burgess Park, Alma Street and Burgess Drive. Menlo Park, CA

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MILL VALLEY:

JULY 4: Homestead Valley July 4th Parade & BBQ Picnic. "Wonderful family oriented event that celebrates our nation’s independence."

  • Parade: 11 a.m.
  • Stolte Grove BBQ: 11:30 a.m.
  • Volunteer Park ( Evergreen Avenue & Melrose Avenue) to Stolte Grove, Mill Valley, CA 94941

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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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MORGAN HILL:

JULY 3: Freedom Fest Patriotic Sing & Family Music Fest.

  • Freedom Fest Patriotic Sing: 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.
  • Family Music Fest: 8 p.m. – 11 p.m.
  • Downtown Amphitheater Community & Cultural Center, 17000 Monterey Rd, Morgan Hill, CA 95037

JULY 4: July 4th Parade, 5K, Car Cruise & Fireworks.

  • 5K Run /Walk & Kids' 1 Mile: 7:45 a.m. to 10 p.m.
  • Freedom Fest Parade: 10 a.m. to 1 pm.
  • Freedom Fest Car Show & Cruise: 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Fireworks On the Green:

  • Gates open 4 p.m.
  • Live music at 5 p.m.
  • Patriotic Sing & Old-fashioned pie eating contest: 7:30 p.m.
  • Live music : 8:30 p.m.
  • Fireworks begin around 9:30 p.m.

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MOUNTAIN VIEW:

JULY 4: July 4th Fireworks On-Water 2019: Shoreline Lake. Super viewing of the fireworks show, plus boat rentals, BBQ, picnic options & more.

  • Shoreline Park & Lake, 3160 N Shoreline Blvd, Mountain View, California 94043
  • 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

JULY 4: July 4th Fireworks & SF Symphony: Shoreline. "One of Northern California's longest running fireworks events returns to Shoreline Amphitheatre on July 4th with the San Francisco Symphony in a special celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing."

  • 8 p.m.
  • Shoreline Amphitheatre At Mountain View, 1 Amphitheatre Pkwy, Mountain View, California 94043

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NAPA:

JULY 4: 4th of July Parade 2019: Downtown. This year's theme: "Celebrating the American Dream."

  • Historic Downtown Napa, CA
  • 10 a.m.

JULY 4: July 4th 'Napa Lights The Valley' Fireworks & Fest. Entertainment starts at 5 p.m.

  • Oxbow Commons, Soscol Avenue & 1st Street, Napa, California 94559

JULY 4: Fourth Of July & Fireworks 2019: Napa Valley Wine Train. "There are fireworks and then there are fireworks as you’ve never seen them before—onboard our vintage train."

  • 6:30 p.m. to 10:15 p.m.
  • Napa Valley Wine Train, 1275 McKinstry St, Napa, California 94559

JULY 4: 'Red, White & Rosé' July 4th BBQ & Games. "Celebrate July 4th the Wine Country way."

  • Village Lawn, The Village Napa Valley, 850 Bordeaux Way, Napa, California 94558
  • 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

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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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NOVATO:

JULY 4: 63rd Annual 4th of July Buckaroo Breakfast. A Novato tradition!

  • Redwood Credit Union Parking Lot, 1010 Grant Avenue (Adjacent to Redwood Blvd), Novato, CA
  • 7 a.m. to 10 a.m.

JULY 4: 2019 4th of July Parade. "The biggest and best Independence Day celebration in the North Bay."

  • Pre-parade Entertainment: 9 a.m.–9:45 a.m.
  • Parade: 10 a.m. –12 p.m.

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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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PACIFICA:

JULY 4: Rocket Run & July 4th Family Fest.

  • Rocket Run: 9 a.m. Starts and ends at Community Center, 540 Crespi Dr., Pacifica, CA
  • Family Celebration: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Frontierland Park, 900 Yosemite Dr., Pacifica, CA 94044

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PALO ALTO:

JULY 4: July 4th Chili Cook-Off & Summer Festival. "Bounce houses, outdoor lawn games, arts and crafts and more will be available!"

  • 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Chili tasting begins at 1:30 p.m.
  • Mitchell Park, 600 East Meadow Drive, Palo Alto, CA

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PETALUMA:

JULY 4: Fourth of July Bell-Ringing Ceremony. A town tradition!

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

JULY 4: July 4th Music Festival & Fireworks. Admission is free.

  • 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
  • Gates open 5 p.m.
  • Fireworks at dark
  • Sonoma-Marin Fairgrounds & Event Center, 175 Fairgrounds Dr, Petaluma, California 94952

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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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PITTSBURG:

JULY 4: 4th Of July Fireworks. "Find some family or friends, snacks, a blanket, and a spot to catch the spectacular fire works show!"

  • 9 p.m.
  • Pittsburg Marina, 51 Marina Blvd., Pittsburg, 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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REDWOOD CITY:

JULY 3-4: Annual Chalk Full of Fun on the Square. "Watch the square fill with color."

  • Wednesday, July 3, 2019 - 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Thursday, July 4, 2019 - 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Courthouse Square, 2200 Broadway St, Redwood City, California 94063

JULY 4: July 4th Parade, 5K & Fireworks

JULY 4: July 4th RC.ParadeRun. A family-friendly 5K run/walk.

  • 8 a.m.
  • Benefits Redwood City Education Foundation

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RICHMOND:

JULY 3: Independence Day Party and Fundraiser. Dance, BBQ & fireworks viewing.

  • 5 p.m.
  • SS Red Oak Victory, 1337 Canal Boulevard, Richmond, CA 94804

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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ROHNERT PARK:

JULY 4: July 4th Fireworks, Transcendence & Symphony. With kids' zone, carnival games, Transcendence Theatre Company and the Santa Rosa Symphony in an evening of dynamite showtunes and patriotic classics.

  • Green Music Center, 1801 East Cotati Ave., Rohnert Park, California
  • Gates & kids' zone open at 4:30 p.m.

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SAINT HELENA:

JULY 4: A Musical July 4th In The Park - Community Band. A free holiday concert at Lyman Park.

  • Lyman Park, 1300 Main Street St., Helena, CA 94574
  • 5:30 p.m.

JULY 4: 4th of July Fireworks, Bike Parade & Concert. "Epic night of family, friends, fun, food, music and fireworks!"

  • Bike parade: 4 p.m. Hunt Avenue, Saint Helena, CA
  • COMMUNITY BAND CONCERT: 5:30 p.m. Lyman Park, 1300 Main Street St., Helena, CA 94574
  • Free family activities: 6:30 p.m.- 8:30 p.m., Crane West Baseball Field
  • Live music: Crane Park: 8:15 p.m., Crane West Baseball Field
  • Fireworks: 9:30 p.m. Crane Park, 360 Crane Ave., St. Helena, CA 94574

JULY 4: July 4th Bluegrass Music & BBQ 2019: Long Meadow Ranch. "Live music, bites, and wine. Dance until the sun goes down."

  • Long Meadow Ranch Winery & Farmstead, 738 Main St, Saint Helena, California 94574
  • 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 MATEO:

JULY 4: July 4th Fun & Music in Central Park.

  • 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • MUSIC: David Martins House Party (Party Mix) - 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Central Park, 50 E 5th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401

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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 RAFAEL:

JULY 3-7: Fireworks 2019: Marin County Fair. A spectacular show every evening of the fair, including July 4th.

  • 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael, CA 94903
  • 9:30 p.m.

JULY 4: 4th of July Celebration 2019: Terrapin Crossroads. Tickets on sale.

  • Thursday, July 4, 2019 - 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Doors Open: 1 p.m. Show: 2 p.m.
  • Terrapin Crossroads, 100 Yacht Club Drive, San Rafael, CA, 94901

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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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SANTA CLARA:

JULY 4: 4th of July All-City Picnic & Fireworks Extravaganza. Day includes music, carnival games, swimming, food and ends with fireworks show.

  • 12 p.m. – 10 p.m.
  • Fireworks: 9:30 p.m.
  • Central Park, 909 Kiely Blvd, Santa Clara, CA 95051

JULY 4: 4th of July Fun & Fireworks 2019: Great America. Plus, current and past military members (with valid ID) get in free!

  • Park hours: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
  • Fireworks approximately: 9:45 p.m.
  • California's Great America, 4701 Great America Pkwy, Santa Clara, California 95054

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SANTA CRUZ:

JULY 4: July 4th 2019 Firecracker Run "There are three distances - something for the whole family - a 10K, a 5K and a 1K for the kids."

  • Kids’ 1K: 8 a.m.
  • 10K: 8:30 a.m.
  • 5K: at 8:40 a.m.

JULY 4: Old-Fashioned July 4th & Parade 2019: 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: Red, White & BOOM! July 4th Bands & Fireworks. "Afternoon and evening of food, live music, kids' activities, and fun for the whole family!"

  • Sonoma County Fairgrounds, 1350 Bennett Valley Road, Santa Rosa, California 95404
  • 3 p.m. to 10 p.m.

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SARATOGA:

JULY 4: Independence Day Celebration. With Color Guard, McCartysville Volunteer Band, actors in costume as American historical characters, youth chorus and sing-alongs of patriotic tunes, children's/family parade and free popsicles for all.

  • 9:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
  • Kevin Moran Park, 12415 Scully Ave., Saratoga, CA

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SAUSALITO:

JULY 4: 4th of July Parade, Festivities & Fireworks. Park fun includes food, dancing, family games and the famous egg toss.

  • Parade: 10 a.m.
  • Picnic: 12 p.m. - Robin Sweeny Park, 339 Caledonia St.
  • Fireworks Show: 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. - Gabrielson Park, Humboldt Ave & Anchor Street
  • Fireworks: 9 p.m.

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SCOTTS VALLEY:

JULY 4: 4th Of July Parade & Fireworks. "Parade, flyover, fireworks, BBQ, live bands, games, petting zoo and much more!"

  • Skypark, 361 Kings Village Road, Scotts Valley, CA 95066
  • 3 p.m. to 9:45 p.m.
  • Tickets $6 in advance/$8 on July 4th/4 & under free

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SEBASTOPOL:

JULY 3: 3rd of July Fireworks & Music Extravaganza. Music, flag ceremony, entertainment & Uncle Sam.

  • Analy High Football Field, 277-419 Eddie Ln, Sebastopol, CA
  • 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.

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SONOMA:

JULY 4: 4th Of July Celebration - Parade & Fireworks. Ranked among the best in the country!

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

  • The General's Daughter, 400 West Spain Street, Sonoma, CA 95476

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SUISUN CITY:

JULY 4: 4th of July Fireworks & Celebration 2019: Waterfront. Fun, rids, great food, band and fireworks!

  • Waterfront, Suisun City, California 94585
  • 11 a.m. Acts, food, vendors & amusement rides
  • 2 p.m. - 9 p.m. Bands
  • 9:15 p.m.: Fireworks

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VACAVILLE:

JULY 4: 4th of July Celebration & Fireworks 2019: CreekWalk. Don't miss Top Secret!

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

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VALLEJO:

JULY 3-6: July 4 Fest & Fireworks 2019: Six Flags Discovery Kingdom.

  • Park Hours: 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
  • Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, 1001 Fairgrounds Dr. SW, Vallejo, CA 94589

JULY 4: July 4th Celebration, Dog Parade & Fireworks. "The City of Vallejo’s Mad Hatter’s July 4th Waterfront Celebration is a feast for all!"

  • Vallejo's Waterfront Green Park, Vallejo, CA
  • 11 a.m. to Fireworks

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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: July 4th Parade & Pool Party 2019: Woodlands. "Biggest party of the year, with free swim, boat races, BBQ, ice cream, games, and the Cabana bar will be open."

  • 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
  • Parade: 11:30 a.m. - Begins at Valle Verde Elementary School, 3275 Peachwillow Ln, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
  • Woodlands Cabana Club, 111 Longleaf Drive, Walnut Creek, California 94598

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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WATSONVILLE:

JULY 3: July 3rd 'Fire In The Sky' Fireworks & Flyovers. "Kick-off your Independence Day celebration early! Games, food, fireworks."

  • Watsonville Municipal Airport, 100 Aviation Way # A, Watsonville, California 95076
  • 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

JULY 4: 'Spirit of Watsonville' 4th of July Parade. Chairs can be placed along route in the morning.

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

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WINDSOR:

JULY 3: Kaboom! July 3rd Fireworks. Music, food & fun. Note the date: PRE-July 4th!

  • Keiser Park, 700 Windsor River Rd, Windsor, CA 95492
  • 4 p.m.

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WOODACRE:

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

  • Firefighters' Pancake Breakfast - 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. 33 Castle Rock Road, Woodacre CA
  • Flea Market - 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dickson Ranch, Woodacre CA
  • Parade - 12 p.m. Downtown Woodacre, CA
  • SGV Lions BBQ - 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Dickson Ranch, Woodacre CA

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WOODSIDE:

JULY 3-4: July 4th Junior Rodeo, Pony Rides & Petting Zoo. "The Mounted Patrol of San Mateo County invites the whole family to a 4th of July tradition."
Wednesday, July 3, 2019

  • Pre-Rodeo Dinner & Dance: 6 p.m.

Thursday, July 4, 2019

  • Gates open : 7:30 a.m.
  • Rodeo 12 p.m.
  • Mounted Patrol Grounds, 521 Kings Mountain Road, Woodside, CA

JULY 4: July 4th AMERICANA SWING NIGHT 2019: Filoli. Swing dancing & lawn games at the grand estate and gardens.

  • Filoli Historic House & Garden, 86 Cañada Road,Woodside, CA 94062
  • 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

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YOUNTVILLE:

JULY 4: July 4th Fireworks.

  • 9 p.m.
  • Vintner’s Golf Course, 7901 Solano Ave, Yountville, CA 94599

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