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
Alameda County Fair
ALBANY
Live music, contests, diaper derby, reptile show, car show, family games and more.
ANTIOCH
BERKELEY
Kids adventure playground, live entertainment, fireworks and more.
BRENTWOOD
A nostalgic, small town 4th of July in downtown Brentwood.
CONCORD
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!
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-4pmCome 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.
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.
4th of July Fireworks Spectacular Featuring the Oakland Symphony at the Alameda County Fair.
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.
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.
Race 9-10am
Parade 11am
BBQ 11:30am-3:30pm
Car show 12-4pm
Party 6:30-9:30pm
Fireworks 9:30pm
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 - 12-5pmFestivities 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 - 9:30-10:15pm4th of July Fireworks Spectacular Featuring the Oakland Symphony at the Alameda County Fair.
REDWOOD CITY
Old-Fashioned Fourth - 10am-4pmChildren 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
SANTA CLARA
4th of July All City Picnic & Fireworks Extravaganza at Central Park - 10am-5pm
There's no better way to celebrate America than baseball and fireworks! Come out to the ballpark for the 4th of July!
SANTA CLARA
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 CelebrationRace 9-10am
Parade 11am
BBQ 11:30am-3:30pm
Car show 12-4pm
Party 6:30-9:30pm
Fireworks 9:30pm
