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San Bruno July 4th Fireworks, Parades & More: 2018 Guide

Your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other festive events near San Bruno and throughout the Peninsula.

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 near San Bruno and throughout the Peninsula and in the South Bay:

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CUPERTINO:

JULY 4: 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 '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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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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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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FOR FULL LIST IN BAY AREA: SF Bay Area July 4th Fireworks, Parades and More: 2018 Guide

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

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If we missed your city's or organization's Independence Day events, please email details and links to susan.schena@patch.com.
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