John Muir National Historic Site

<a href="https://johnmuirassociation.org/muircamp/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Register here</a>Invite your children ages 7 to 12 to a weekly camp packed with fun and informative nature activities like painting, sourdough bread baking, and trail exploration. Participants will discover local plants and animals while journaling just like John Muir at this historic site for $400 per session.

Local Event: John Muir Mountain Day Camp

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John Muir Mountain Day Camp

Register hereInvite your children ages 7 to 12 to a weekly camp packed with fun and informative nature activities like...

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Six Flags Discovery Kingdom

Star-Spangled Nights Friday and Saturday, July 3-4, 2026 - 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. 
<a href="https://www.sixflags.com/discoverykingdom/events/star-spangled-nights" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">From Six Flags Discovery Kingdom:</a>"All-American thrills are waiting for you at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom as we celebrate Independence Day with a breathtaking, synchronized music and drone spectacular. The night’s sky will be painted with bright, colorful lights, and the air will fill with patriotic music and sounds of celebration, creating an unforgettable experience for all ages."

<a href="https://www.sixflags.com/discoverykingdom/events/star-spangled-nights" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">More info here.</a>
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Local Event: Star-Spangled Nights 2026: Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, Vallejo

Vallejo

Star-Spangled Nights 2026: Six Flags Discovery...

Star-Spangled Nights  Friday and Saturday, July 3-4, 2026 - 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. 
From Six Flags Discovery Kingdom:"All-American...

Star-Spangled Nights 2026: Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, Vallejo

First Street

Join the community for the 2026 Benicia Torchlight Parade as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the USA. Bring your lawn chairs and gather with family and friends along First Street to enjoy this patriotic processional through the heart of town.

Local Event: Benicia July 3rd Torchlight Parade 2026

Benicia July 3rd Torchlight Parade 2026

Join the community for the 2026 Benicia Torchlight Parade as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the USA. Bring your lawn...

Downtown Pleasant Hill

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 Pleasant Hill July 4 Parade, Firecracker 5K &amp; Fireworks Show
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 The 50th Annual
Pleasant Hill 4th of July Celebration begins early with fireworks and ends with them.&nbsp;

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 7:45am-10am &nbsp;Firecracker 5k &amp; Kids 100-Yard Dash
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 Firecracker 5K Race and kids 100 yard dash! Prizes for the top finishers. Proceeds go to Pleasant Hill schools!

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 9:30am-10:30am&nbsp;Downtown Parade
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 Come to Downtown Pleasant for&nbsp;the World Famous Pleasant Hill Parade! 

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 10:30am-1:30pm&nbsp;Party in the Park
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 After the parade ends, walk over to Pleasant Hill Park for live music, food, and fun for the kids! &nbsp;

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 6:30pm-10pm Fireworks Viewing Party at College Park High School
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 Enjoy an evening of fireworks with a viewing party at College Park High School. There will be music, food, and dessert trucks on site. &nbsp;Access is $4 per person (suggested donation).

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Local Event:  Parade, Firecracker 5K, Park & Fireworks 2026: Pleasant Hill 

 Parade, Firecracker 5K, Park & Fireworks 2026:...


    Pleasant Hill July 4 Parade, Firecracker 5K & Fireworks Show


    The 50th Annual
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 Parade, Firecracker 5K, Park & Fireworks 2026: Pleasant Hill 

Downtown Martinez

Celebrate Independence Day with a patriotic extravaganza featuring over 40 entries marching through downtown. This family-friendly annual tradition includes a flag-raising ceremony and a display of community pride presented by Martinez Refining Company.

Local Event: Downtown Martinez 4th of July Parade

Downtown Martinez 4th of July Parade

Celebrate Independence Day with a patriotic extravaganza featuring over 40 entries marching through downtown. This...

Boulder Creek

Come celebrate with the community in historic downtown Boulder Creek for this great small town tradition featuring a morning pancake breakfast at the firehouse and an afterparty in Junction Park. No tickets or reservations are needed, so just bring your red, white, and blue spirit to enjoy the festivities.

Local Event: Boulder Creek 4th of July Parade 2026

Santa Cruz County

Boulder Creek 4th of July Parade 2026

Come celebrate with the community in historic downtown Boulder Creek for this great small town tradition featuring a morning...

Tennessee Street & El Dorado Street

Vallejo's&nbsp;171st July 4th Parade&nbsp;
Saturday, July 4, 2026 - 10 a.m.
Starts at&nbsp;Tennessee and El Dorado streets, Vallejo, CA<a href="https://null" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">From Vallejo Parade Association</a>: "Join us for a spectacular 2026 July 4th celebration in Vallejo!
"The parade begins at the intersection of Tennessee St. and El Dorado St., proceeds along Sonoma Blvd, turns onto Georgia St., and concludes at the intersection of Georgia St. and Santa Clara St."
<a href="https://vallejojuly4.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">More info here.</a>
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Local Event: Vallejo July 4th Parade 2026: Vallejo

Vallejo July 4th Parade 2026: Vallejo

Vallejo's 171st July 4th Parade 
Saturday, July 4, 2026 - 10 a.m.
Starts at Tennessee and El Dorado streets, Vallejo, CAFrom...

Suisun Waterfront

4th of July Celebration 2026Saturday, Juny 4, 2026 - 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
<a href="https://www.suisun.com/Events-directory/4th-of-July-Celebration-2026" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">From Suisun City</a>:
"Join us at the Suisun City Waterfront on Saturday, July 4, 2026 for an unforgettable Independence Day celebration honoring America’s 250th birthday! This year’s event will feature a full day of fun, entertainment, food, and community spirit as we come together to celebrate one of the most meaningful holidays of the year in a big way.
"Enjoy a lively lineup of food trucks, carnival rides, community performances, a live concert, and a spectacular fireworks show to close out the night. The celebration will run from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., with carnival rides and vendors open from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., community acts taking the stage from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., and fireworks lighting up the sky from 9:15 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
"We’re excited to welcome this year’s featured musical acts: Pop Rocks, West Coast Strut, and Vixen Strut. These performances will bring high-energy entertainment and help set the tone for a festive day at the waterfront. Whether you’re coming for the music, the food, the rides, or the fireworks, there will be something for everyone to enjoy."Celebrate the 4th of July with your family, friends, and neighbors at the Suisun City Waterfront as we honor our nation’s past, present, and future with a day full of celebration, community, and fireworks."<a href="https://www.suisun.com/Events-directory/4th-of-July-Celebration-2026" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">More info here.</a>-- Image via Shutterstock

Local Event: 4th Of July Celebration 2026: Suisun City

Suisun City

4th Of July Celebration 2026: Suisun City

4th of July Celebration 2026Saturday, Juny 4, 2026 - 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
From Suisun City:
"Join us at the Suisun City...

City of Calistoga

Celebrate America's 250th birthday at Calistoga's historic century-old parade featuring festive floats and local organizations with plenty of hometown spirit. This year's Semiquincentennial theme honors the anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence along Lincoln Avenue.

Local Event: Calistoga 2026 4th of July Parade

Calistoga 2026 4th of July Parade

Celebrate America's 250th birthday at Calistoga's historic century-old parade featuring festive floats and local organizations...

Mt. Diablo High School

2026 Concord's 4th Of July Festival &amp; Fireworks
Gates Open at 4:00 PM Music Starts at 5:30 PM Fireworks at 9:15PM
Live entertainment on stage will begin at 5:30 PM and 7:30 PM. Finally, at 9:15 PM, the day will conclude with a spectacular fireworks display that will not disappoint.
Celebrate&nbsp;<a href="https://www.concordjuly4th.com/festival/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Independence Day at Concord's hometown picnic f</a>eaturing live music on stage, a Stars &amp; Stripes Midway, and local artist exhibits. This free community event offers food and vendor booths, concluding with a spectacular fireworks display that is sure to impress.

Local Event: 2026 Concord's 4th Of July Festival & Fireworks

2026 Concord's 4th Of July Festival & Fireworks

2026 Concord's 4th Of July Festival & Fireworks
Gates Open at 4:00 PM Music Starts at 5:30 PM Fireworks at 9:15PM
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Two anniversaries. One unforgettable night. Join us July 4th on Mare Island for the Spirit Ship Celebration!

This Independence Day, Mare Island lights up for a night worth remembering. Join us for the Spirit Ship Celebration — an evening marking two extraordinary milestones: America's 250th birthday and Vallejo's 175th anniversary.
Kick off the evening with live music from The Floorshakers, magic by Brian Scott, food trucks, refreshing drinks, and a dedicated kids' zone — then watch the sky come alive with a custom drone light show to close the night. Tickets are affordable and limited — grab yours before they're gone.
Two and a half centuries of American history. 175 years of Vallejo. One spectacular evening on the waterfront that helped shape them both.

Local Event: Mare Island's July 4th Spirit Ship Celebration 

Mare Island's July 4th Spirit Ship Celebration 

Two anniversaries. One unforgettable night. Join us July 4th on Mare Island for the Spirit Ship Celebration!

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