Santa Cruz July 4th Fireworks, Parades & 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 in Santa Cruz, in beach cities and throughout the South Bay:

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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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CAPITOLA:

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

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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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