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Wednesday, June 21, 2017

Independence Day 2017 Around the Bay Area FULL LIST

ALAMEDA
Everybody loves a parade, and Alameda's annual Mayor's Fourth of July extravaganza is one of the largest and longest Independence Day parade in the nation.

Celebrate July 4th onboard the Aircraft Carrier USS Hornet! Complete with live music, food, classic cars and activities for the whole family to enjoy. 

Alameda County Fair


ALBANY
Live music, contests, diaper derby, reptile show, car show, family games and more.


ANTIOCH

Car show, kids zone, live music, contests, and more.



BERKELEY
Kids adventure playground, live entertainment, fireworks and more.


BRENTWOOD 
A nostalgic, small town 4th of July in downtown Brentwood.




CONCORD
5k race and Kids Run - 8am - Stars & Stripes 5K Run & Walk
Parade - 10am - Celebrate Concord… Family, community and business!
Festival - 4pm - kids carnival, food booths, exhibits, and live entertainment on stage.


CUPERTINO
Pancake Breakfast - 7-11am at the Quinlan Community Center
Children's Carnival - 9am-12pm
Flag Raising - 9:30am at the Veteran's Memorial
Children's Parade - 10am - Wear your best red, white, and blue outfit! Decorated bikes, scooters, and strollers are encouraged.
Concert at the
Amphitheater - 10:30am-12pm - Featuring OTR! Rock, Roll, and R&B hits!
Free Swimming and Food Trucks - 10am-5pm. Admission is first come, first serve.
Fireworks Viewing Sites: Sedgwick Elementary, Miller Avenue (between Bollinger & Disney) and Creekside Park.

DANVILLE
Kiwanis Annual 4th of July Parade - 9-11am



EL CERRITO
4th of July Festival 10am-6:30pm 
Live entertainment, children’s fun area with carnival games, jump houses and rides, arts and crafts, food, local businesses and more.


FELTON
Bring out the entire family and friends for a fun-filled day of games, live music and an all-American barbecue.



FOSTER CITY
You don't want to miss all the games, food, entertainment, family and dog parade, and a grand fireworks display. 


FREMONT
Old-Fashioned Independence Day at Ardenwood Historic Farm - 10am-4pm
Come celebrate our nation's 241st birthday! Competitions for the whole family, rousing patriotic music, magic shows, Patterson house tours, train rides and more!  
Fee: Adults $10; Seniors $8; Kids (4-17yrs) $5; 3 years and under free.

Fremont 4th of July Parade - 10am-1pm
Celebrate our nations Independence Day with thousands of parade onlookers! Come early, reserve your spot, and join in the fun while watching whimsical floats, fantastic giant balloons, and marching bands. There may be a few surprises too!


HALF MOON BAY

Half Moon Bay's beloved Ol' Fashioned 4th of July Parade takes over Main Street transforming the charming downtown into a pulsating Coastsider take on a mini-Mardi Gras style celebration.
LIVERMORE


LOS ALTOS
Gather at Town Hall beginning at 9:30am for the annual parade!


LOS GATOS
Come relax and enjoy the downtown businesses and family friendly activities.

Performance by the San Jose Wind Symphony at the Oak Meadow Park.


MARTINEZ
MENLO PARK
Kids are encouraged to decorate their bike or wagon for this fun-filled people parade. The parade concludes at Burgess Park where from Noon-2:30 pm you can enjoy activities including: inflatable jump houses, giant slides, games, crafts, face painting, rock walls and more. 



MORGAN HILL
Freedom Run 6:30am - 5K Run & Walk / Kid’s 1 Mile Run


MILPITAS
Fireworks and concert featuring The HouseRockers. Admission - $3.

Free. Admission is first come, first serve. Entry is not guaranteed.  

MOUNTAIN VIEW
31st Annual 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular With the San Francisco Symphony.

NEWARK
Join the county's firefighters for the Annual 4th of July Pancake Breakfast at Station 27.



OAKLAND
This festive day will fill the waterfront with activities and entertainment for both parents and children. Free to attend, the July 4th Backyard BBQ will also feature tasty treats, music and much more.

USS Potomac Cruise on Franklin Roosevelt’s “Floating White House” the USS Potomac to Fireworks locations along San Francisco Bay. Appetizers, Sumptuous Deserts, Champagne, Tea, Coffee and Water will be served to celebrate Independence Day.

Food, Entertainment, and Fun Music by Ann Gibson and Frederick Hodges. 
Adults - $15, Children 5-11 - $5 (Under 5 free), admission includes BBQ lunch.


PACIFICA
Face painting, free games, food, crafts, live music and more.


PALO ALTO
Summer Festival & Chili Cook-Off - 12-5pm
Festivities include Food, Beer, Margaritas, Chili, Live Music, Ice Cream, and an area for kids where they can enjoy art projects, face painting, fun sporting activities, games and more.



PLEASANT HILL
Kids Run - 7:50am
Firecracker 5K Fun Run - 8am   
Parade - 9:30am 
Party at the park 10:30am 
Music and Fireworks show - 7:15pm

PLEASANTON
Fireworks Spectacular - 9:30-10:15pm
4th of July Fireworks Spectacular Featuring the Oakland Symphony at the Alameda County Fair.



REDWOOD CITY
Old-Fashioned Fourth - 10am-4pm
Children are invited to hand-crank homemade vanilla ice cream and make traditional Independence Day crafts.
Museum admission will be half-price that day: $3.00 for adults, $2.00 for seniors and students and, as always, free for kids five and under.


Parade Run - 8am
Parade Run kicks off Redwood City's highly popular and famous 4th of July Parade. This family-friendly 5K race is open to runners, walkers, and strollers of all ages and abilities.  

Pancake Breakfast - 7:30-10:30am


Annual Independence Day Parade - 10am
The largest Independence Day parade in Northern California!

Fourth of July Festival - 9am-5pm
The Festival provides an opportunity for community service organizations to raise funds buy selling food, merchandise or giving out information on their organization. There are also arts and craft booths and entertainment for the thousands of people that attend the festival immediately after the parade.

Fireworks Show - 9:30pm
End your 4th of July celebration with fireworks over the Port of Redwood City.



SAN JOSE


There's no better way to celebrate America than baseball and fireworks! Come out to the ballpark for the 4th of July!

SANTA CLARA
4th of July All City Picnic & Fireworks Extravaganza at Central Park - 10am-5pm
Picnic activities (Carnival games, face painting, crafts), Free swimming at the Santa Clara International Swim Center, Jazz shows, dance party and more.

Fireworks extravaganza - 9:30pm 
End your 4th of July celebration with fireworks at Central Park.

SARATOGA
Saratoga's All-American Celebration
Race 9-10am
Parade 11am
BBQ 11:30am-3:30pm
Car show 12-4pm
Party 6:30-9:30pm
Fireworks 9:30pm

Independence Day 2017 - Peninsula


FOSTER CITY
You don't want to miss all the games, food, entertainment, family and dog parade, and a grand fireworks display. 

HALF MOON BAY

Half Moon Bay's beloved Ol' Fashioned 4th of July Parade takes over Main Street transforming the charming downtown into a pulsating Coastsider take on a mini-Mardi Gras style celebration.

MENLO PARK
Kids are encouraged to decorate their bike or wagon for this fun-filled people parade. The parade concludes at Burgess Park where from Noon-2:30 pm you can enjoy activities including: inflatable jump houses, giant slides, games, crafts, face painting, rock walls and more. 


PACIFICA
Face painting, free games, food, crafts, live music and more.


REDWOOD CITY
Old-Fashioned Fourth - 10am-4pm
Children are invited to hand-crank homemade vanilla ice cream and make traditional Independence Day crafts.
Museum admission will be half-price that day: $3.00 for adults, $2.00 for seniors and students and, as always, free for kids five and under.


Parade Run - 8am
Parade Run kicks off Redwood City's highly popular and famous 4th of July Parade. This family-friendly 5K race is open to runners, walkers, and strollers of all ages and abilities.  

Pancake Breakfast - 7:30-10:30am


Annual Independence Day Parade - 10am
The largest Independence Day parade in Northern California!

Fourth of July Festival - 9am-5pm
The Festival provides an opportunity for community service organizations to raise funds buy selling food, merchandise or giving out information on their organization. There are also arts and craft booths and entertainment for the thousands of people that attend the festival immediately after the parade.

Fireworks Show - 9:30pm
End your 4th of July celebration with fireworks over the Port of Redwood City.

Tuesday, June 20, 2017

Independence Day 2017 - San Francisco

SAN FRANCISCO
4th of July Celebration at The Pier 
Witness the skies sparkle red, white and blue as PIER 39 celebrates Independence Day with a day of fun for the whole family!
Fireworks show will start appx 9:30pm.


Independence Day 2017 - South Bay

CUPERTINO
Pancake Breakfast - 7-11am at the Quinlan Community Center
Children's Carnival - 9am-12pm
Flag Raising - 9:30am at the Veteran's Memorial
Children's Parade - 10am - Wear your best red, white, and blue outfit! Decorated bikes, scooters, and strollers are encouraged.
Concert at the
Amphitheater - 10:30am-12pm - Featuring OTR! Rock, Roll, and R&B hits!
Free Swimming and Food Trucks - 10am-5pm. Admission is first come, first serve.
Fireworks Viewing Sites: Sedgwick Elementary, Miller Avenue (between Bollinger & Disney) and Creekside Park.


FELTON
Bring out the entire family and friends for a fun-filled day of games, live music and an all-American barbecue.


LOS ALTOS
Gather at Town Hall beginning at 9:30am for the annual parade! 

Glorious 4th at Shoup Park
Sing-a-longs, kids games, face painting, a bounce house, food and more. Bring the family and enjoy an old-fashioned good time.



LOS GATOS
Come relax and enjoy the downtown businesses and family friendly activities.

Performance by the San Jose Wind Symphony at the Oak Meadow Park.


MORGAN HILL
Freedom Run 6:30am - 5K Run & Walk / Kid’s 1 Mile Run


MILPITAS
Fireworks and concert featuring The HouseRockers. Admission - $3.

Free. Admission is first come, first serve. Entry is not guaranteed.  

MOUNTAIN VIEW
31st Annual 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular With the San Francisco Symphony.


PALO ALTO
Summer Festival & Chili Cook-Off - 12-5pm
Festivities include Food, Beer, Margaritas, Chili, Live Music, Ice Cream, and an area for kids where they can enjoy art projects, face painting, fun sporting activities, games and more.



SAN JOSE


There's no better way to celebrate America than baseball and fireworks! Come out to the ballpark for the 4th of July!

SANTA CLARA
4th of July All City Picnic & Fireworks Extravaganza at Central Park - 10am-5pm
Picnic activities (Carnival games, face painting, crafts), Free swimming at the Santa Clara International Swim Center, Jazz shows, dance party and more.

Fireworks extravaganza - 9:30pm 
End your 4th of July celebration with fireworks at Central Park.

Independence Day 2017 - East Bay

ALAMEDA
Everybody loves a parade, and Alameda's annual Mayor's Fourth of July extravaganza is one of the largest and longest Independence Day parade in the nation.

Celebrate July 4th onboard the Aircraft Carrier USS Hornet! Complete with live music, food, classic cars and activities for the whole family to enjoy. 

Alameda County Fair


ALBANY
Live music, contests, diaper derby, reptile show, car show, family games and more.


ANTIOCH

Car show, kids zone, live music, contests, and more.



BERKELEY
4th of July @ Berkeley Marina 12-10pm 
Kids adventure playground, live entertainment, fireworks and more.




BRENTWOOD 
Classic 4th of July Parade and Celebration - 9am-1pm 
A nostalgic, small town 4th of July in downtown Brentwood.




CONCORD
4th of July Celebration 
5k race and Kids Run - 8am - Stars & Stripes 5K Run & Walk

Parade - 10am - Celebrate Concord… Family, community and business!

Festival - 4pm - kids carnival, food booths, exhibits, and live entertainment on stage.

Fireworks - 9pm




DANVILLE
Kiwanis Annual 4th of July Parade - 9-11am



EL CERRITO
4th of July Festival 10am-6:30pm 
Live entertainment, children’s fun area with carnival games, jump houses and rides, arts and crafts, food, local businesses and more.


FREMONT
Old-Fashioned Independence Day at Ardenwood Historic Farm - 10am-4pm
Come celebrate our nation's 241st birthday! Competitions for the whole family, rousing patriotic music, magic shows, Patterson house tours, train rides and more!  
Fee: Adults $10; Seniors $8; Kids (4-17yrs) $5; 3 years and under free.

Fremont 4th of July Parade - 10am-1pm
Celebrate our nations Independence Day with thousands of parade onlookers! Come early, reserve your spot, and join in the fun while watching whimsical floats, fantastic giant balloons, and marching bands. There may be a few surprises too!


LIVERMORE



MARTINEZ


NEWARK
Join the county's firefighters for the Annual 4th of July Pancake Breakfast at Station 27.



OAKLAND
This festive day will fill the waterfront with activities and entertainment for both parents and children. Free to attend, the July 4th Backyard BBQ will also feature tasty treats, music and much more.

USS Potomac Cruise on Franklin Roosevelt’s “Floating White House” the USS Potomac to Fireworks locations along San Francisco Bay. Appetizers, Sumptuous Deserts, Champagne, Tea, Coffee and Water will be served to celebrate Independence Day.

Food, Entertainment, and Fun Music by Ann Gibson and Frederick Hodges. 
Adults - $15, Children 5-11 - $5 (Under 5 free), admission includes BBQ lunch.



PLEASANT HILL
Kids Run - 7:50am
Firecracker 5K Fun Run - 8am   
Parade - 9:30am 
Party at the park 10:30am 
Music and Fireworks show - 7:15pm

PLEASANTON
Fireworks Spectacular - 9:30-10:15pm
4th of July Fireworks Spectacular Featuring the Oakland Symphony at the Alameda County Fair.