July 4th 2024 Fireworks In San Francisco Bay Area

SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA, CA — 4th of July events are already underway with parades, festivals, drone shows and splashy fireworks displays to reach a climax on Independence Day. We've rounded up a list of events here in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Drink plenty of water as our brutal heat wave continues and leave the fireworks to the professionals.

Enjoy the holiday, and Happy Fourth of July, from Patch!

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ALAMEDA:

July 4th Pre-Parade 5K For Midway Shelter 2024: Alameda. Great start to the holiday & for a worthy cause.

Annual 4th of July Parade 2024: Alameda. Declared the longest parade in the nation!

4th Of July Celebration - Music, Food & Ship Tours 2024: USS Hornet, Alameda. Music, Food & Ship Tours: USS Hornet. Tickets on sale.

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ALBANY:
4th Of July In the Park 2024: Albany. With live entertainment, food vendors & kids' zone.

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AMERICAN CANYON:
July 4th Parade, Festival & Fireworks 2024: American Canyon. Park festival offers music, free activities & food vendors, too.

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ANTIOCH:
July 4th Fest & Fireworks 2024: Antioch. Kids' zone & live entertainment. ** Parade canceled because of excessive heat. Other events will go on.

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APTOS:

July 4 'World's Shortest Parade' Aptos 2024. Short & sweet! Don't miss the fun.

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BENICIA:
4th Of July Fireworks 2024: Benicia. "As darkness falls over downtown Benicia, the skies will come alive with a magnificent fireworks display that is sure to leave you in awe."

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BERKELEY:
4th Of July Signature Dinner Cruise 2024: Berkeley. Excursion departs from Berkeley marina. "The ultimate way to kick off summer’s biggest celebration."

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BOULDER CREEK:
4th Of July Pancake Breakfast, Parade & Block Party 2024: Boulder Creek. ""Revel with a colorful cavalcade of mountain personalities."

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CALISTOGA:
July 4th Parade, Star-Spangled Social & Laser Light Show 2024: Calistoga. A parade starts the day, then "Stick around for our grand finale laser light show in the park after dark. A spectacular not to be missed!"

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CASTRO VALLEY:

4th Of July Live Blues Performance: Castro Valley. " Join us from 5 PM to 7 PM for an evening of authentic blues music that promises to stir your spirit and soothe your soul."

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CLAYTON:
Clayton 4th of July Parade: Celebrating 60 Years As A Community. A local, time-honored tradition.

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CONCORD:
Concord 4th Of July Celebration: Parade, Festival, Fireworks, 5K Run/Walk, Pancake Breakfast. Concord-Diablo Rotary will host pancake breakfast, too!

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CORTE MADERA:
4th Of July Pancake Breakfast, Parade & Festival 2024: Larkspur & Corte Madera. Fest features marketplace, kids' activities, food & more.

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CUPERTINO:
July 4th Pancake Breakfast, Children's Parade, Flag Raising, Concert 2024: Cupertino. "Costumes and fun patriotic attire are encouraged!"

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DANVILLE:
Kiwanis July 4th Parade 2024: Downtown Danville. The parade attracts 30,000-40,000 spectators each year and is a wonderful opportunity for the community to come together and celebrate America's birth.

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DAVIS:
4th Of July Celebration & Fireworks 2024: Davis. The free celebration is an opportunity for the whole community to come together.

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DIXON:
July 4th Concert & Fireworks 2024: Hall Park, Dixon. Recreational swim, pickleball & food trucks planned, too.

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DUBLIN:

July 4th Safe & Sane Fireworks Approved Parks & Locations 2024: Dublin. Non-profit organizations will be selling approved fireworks.

Safe & Sane Fireworks Booth Sales For July 4th 2024: Dublin. See where to light up those safe & sane fireworks!

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EL CERRITO:

WorldOne 4th Of July Festival 2024: El Cerrito. Celebrate amongst high-flying banners, world-class music, food, friends, rides, bounce houses, community groups, vendors and more.

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FAIRFIELD:
July 4th Independence Day Parade 2024: Downtown Fairfield. The theme for this year’s parade is – “An American Journey”

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FELTON:

Roaring Camp Railroads 4th Of July Fun & BBQ 2024: Felton. Both Redwood Forest Steam Train & Santa Cruz Beach Train will be running.

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FOSTER CITY:
July 4th Fest, Parade, Music & Fireworks 2024: Foster City. All-day extravaganza begins with a pancake breakfast!

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FREMONT:

July 4th Parade & Patriotic Flyover 2024: Fremont. Don't miss the festivities!

July 4th Parade After-Party Music & Food Trucks 2024: Fremont. Independence Day fun continues at a free, family-friendly event.

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GILROY:

4th of July Fireworks Show 2024: Gilroy. "Fireworks can be viewed from nearby neighborhoods and at Christmas Hill Park."

July 4 2024 Free Concert, Food & Drinks, Kid Zone Downtown: Gilroy. "An alternative or preamble to the traditional fireworks show - hop on the dance floor with us!"

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GLEN ELLEN:

Devils Darlin’s Patriotic Car Cruise 2024: Sonoma To Glen Ellen. Step out to watch and wave at the classic cars and trucks.

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HALF MOON BAY:
Ol' Fashioned July 4th Pancake Breakfast, Parade & Block Party 2024: Half Moon Bay. Charming Main Street transforms into festive red, white & blue downtown celebration.

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HEALDSBURG:

Healdsburg's Independence Day, July 4th, 2024 ** Fireworks Canceled**. The pancake breakfast at the villa, Kids Parade and Duck Dash on the Plaza, and Prune Packers baseball game will all be held as scheduled.

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HERCULES:

4th Of July Parade, Expo, 5K Run: 2024: Hercules. Show begins at dark.

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KENWOOD:

Annual July 4th 3K & 5K Wine Country Races 2024: Kenwood. "The Kenwood Footrace holds the distinction as the oldest running 10K footrace in California."

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LARKSPUR:

4th Of July Parade & Festival 2024: Larkspur & Corte Madera. Fest features marketplace, kids' activities, food & more.

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LIVERMORE:

July 4th Family-Friendly Fourth of July Celebration 2024: Livermore. An Independence Day Dash 5K and Kids' Fun Run has been added to this year's festivities.

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LOS ALTOS HILLS:

July 4th Parade 2024: Los Altos Hills. Meet your friends and neighbors for a refreshing beverage and a juicy watermelon treat!

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LOS GATOS:

4th Of July Symphony In Park, Carousel & Kids' Fun 2024: Los Gatos Check out the full schedule — there's something for every member of the family.

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MARTINEZ:

4th Of July Parade, Fireworks Show 2024: Martinez. Grand waterfront display hosted by the city

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MENLO PARK:

Local Event: 4th Of July Celebration & Parade 2024: Menlo Park. Decorate your bike or wagon and participate in this fun-filled people parade at Burgess Park.

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MILL VALLEY:

Homestead Valley 4th Of July Parade & Picnic 2024: Mill Valley. Annual tradition hosted by Homestead Valley Community Association.

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MILLBRAE:

July 4th Beats, Brews & Vines 2024: Downtown Millbrae. Free downtown event with live music, dancing & food.

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MILPITAS:

4th of July 'Red, White & BOOM!' Concert & Fireworks 2024: Milpitas. With kids' zone, food trucks, bounce house, band and fireworks finale.

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MORAGA:

Town Of Moraga 4th Of July Celebration, Fireworks 2024. All day fun, culminating in the free fireworks show.

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MORGAN HILL:

Freedom Fest July 4th Run, Car Cruise, Parade & Fireworks 2024: Morgan Hill. Events run non-stop from 7 a.m. until fireworks. There's something for everyone!

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MOUNTAIN VIEW:

July 4th Picnics & On-The-Water Fireworks Viewing 2024: Mountain View. Reserve fireworks-viewing watercrafts soon, if interested.

4th Of July Fireworks & SF Symphony 2024: Shoreline Amphitheatre, Mountain View. The SF Symphony will fill the night air with a lineup of favorite American classics followed by a grand finale of spectacular fireworks.

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NAPA:

Napa 4th of July 2024 Celebration: Parade, Festival, Drone Show. Enjoy annual Rotary parade & Oxbow Commons fest.

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NEWARK:

Alameda County Firefighters Annual July 4th Pancake Breakfast 2024: Newark This annual event supports the firefighters association charity fund.

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NOVATO:

4th Of July Parade & Buckaroo Breakfast 2024: Novato. Festive morning of family fun & community spirit.

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OAKLAND:
A's vs. Angels Baseball Game & Fireworks Show 2024: Coliseum, Oakland. July 3: On-field seating is limited.

July 4th USS Potomac Fireworks Cruise 2024: Oakland. An amazing cruise to see the city of San Francisco's spectacular July 4th fireworks show.

Annual 4th Of July Family Day 2024: Joaquin Miller Park, Oakland. Join the Jamaican American community in a celebration of green, black and gold.

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ORINDA:

Orinda's 40th 4th of July Parade and Celebration 2024. Full day culminates with concert in the park.

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PACIFICA:

4th Of July Celebration 2024: Frontierland Park, Pacifica. With live music, games & more.

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PALO ALTO:

4th Of July Summer Festival & Chili Cook-Off 2024: Mitchell Park, Palo Alto. Includes live music, food trucks & kid activities.

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PETALUMA:

Fireworks Over Petaluma July 4th, 2024. Enjoy easy viewing from parks and neighborhoods all over town.

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PIEDMONT:
Annual July 4th Parade, Picnic & Pancake Breakfast 2024: Piedmont. This is Piedmont's 57th annual Independence Day celebration.

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PINOLE:
4th of July Parade & Drone Show 2024: Pinole. "There will be live music, food vendors, children’s activities, a community parade, and a drone show at sundown."

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PITTSBURG:

4th Of July Fireworks: 2024: Marina, Pittsburg. Enjoy a free fireworks show.

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PLEASANT HILL:
Pleasant Hill Firecracker 5k Run & Kids 100-Yard Dash 2024. "All proceeds to the Firecracker 5K go to support Pleasant Hill Schools!"

July 4 Pleasant Hill Downtown Parade 2024. An old-fashioned parade through downtown.

July 4 Party In The Park Pleasant Hill: 2024. Begins after parade.

July 4 Fireworks Pleasant Hill 2024. "Grab a blanket and your loved ones and enjoy the show!"

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PLEASANTON:

Community Concert Band July 4th Celebration 2024: Pleasanton. **Canceled** due to extreme heat.

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REDWOOD CITY:

July 4th Parade, Fest & Fireworks 2024: Redwood City. "End your 4th of July celebration with fireworks over the Port of Redwood City."

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RICHMOND:
3rd Of July Music, Food, Fun & Fireworks 2024: Richmond. Arrive early to secure your spot for fireworks.

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ROHNERT PARK:

July 4th Fireworks, Santa Rosa Symphony & Kids' Zone 2024: Rohnert Park. Families can arrive early to enjoy carnival games, bounce houses & more.

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ROSS:
4th Of July Parade & Celebration 2024: Ross. Small-town festivity at its best!

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SAN FRANCISCO:

4th Of July Fireworks 2024: Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco. Display launches from two barges on the bay.

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SAN JOSE:

SJ Giants vs. Stockton Ports Baseball Game & Rotary Club Fireworks 2024: San Jose. Tickets on sale.

July 4th Rose, White & Blue Parade & Festival 2024: The Alameda, San Jose. With food trucks, art, car cruise & community.

July 4th Fireworks Festival 2024: Almaden Lake Park, San Jose. "Live music, half-time show, food trucks, fun zone, and more!"

July 4th Free Fireworks Show 2024: Lake Cunningham Park, San Jose. This is the first ever 4th of July Fireworks Show at Lake Cunningham Park.

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SAN MATEO:

4th Of July In The Park - Concert & Kids' Fun 2024: San Mateo. Free event at Central Park.

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SAN PABLO:

July 4 Multicultural Fest & Drone Show 2024: San Pablo. Free fun with live music, food trucks, games, & lighted drone show.

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SAN RAFAEL:
Marin County Fair Nightly Fireworks July 3 - 7 2024: San Rafael. "Celebrate in spectacular style as the skies are filled with fireworks every night over the lagoon!"

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SAN RAMON:

4th of July Celebration Concert 2024: Central Park, San Ramon. "There will be no fireworks display."

4th Of July Run San Ramon - 5K/10K and Fastest Mile 2024. "Celebrating its 39th year! Get a healthy start to your 4th of July."

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SANTA CLARA:

July 4th Celebration, BBQ & Fireworks 2024: California's Great America, Santa Clara. "Northern California's premier patriotic fireworks show."

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SANTA CRUZ:

July 4th Firecracker 10K, 5K & Kids' 1K Runs 2024: Santa Cruz. "Everyone ends up in beautiful Harvey West Park for great music, a post-race gourmet hot dog bar and awards."

July 4th Old-Fashioned Independence Day 2024: Wilder Ranch State Park, Santa Cruz. "All are welcome to join in an early 1900s-style Independence Day celebration!"

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SARATOGA:

July 4 Celebrations 2024: Saratoga. "Be part of the celebrations by dressing up as a historic character. "

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SAUSALITO:

July 4th Parade, Fest & Fireworks 2024: Sausalito. Full day of events, free & open to public.

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SCOTTS VALLEY:

July 4th Parade & Flyover, Kids Zone 2024: Scotts Valley. The parade route has been extended this year.

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SEBASTOPOL:

July 3rd Fireworks & Music Extravaganza 2024: Sebastopol. See the full schedule of events.

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SONOMA:

Devils Darlin’s Patriotic Car Cruise 2024: Sonoma To Glen Ellen. Step out to watch, or those with classic cars or trucks can join the fun!

July 4 Parade, Celebration & Fireworks 2024: Sonoma. "Named the eighth best 4th of July celebrations in the country by Travel+Leisure Magazine & Yahoo News."

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ST. HELENA:

4th Of July Fest 2024: St. Helena. Community Band concert and more fun remains on the agenda. ** Fireworks postponed because of fire danger.

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SUISUN CITY:

4th Of July Celebration & Fireworks 2024: Waterfront, Suisun City. "This year’s festivities will include food and retail vendors, amusement rides, petting zoo, pony rides, community acts, live music, and a fireworks show."

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VACAVILLE:

July 4th Free Concert & Fireworks 2024: CreekWalk, Vacaville. Food trucks & fun, followed by band & fireworks.

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VALLEJO:

July 4th - 7th Fest & Fireworks 2024: Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, Vallejo. "Get ready to light up the night with electrifying entertainment, and a festive atmosphere that celebrates the essence of summer and American pride."

Annual 4th Of July Parade 2024: Vallejo. A community tradition in its 169th year!

Mad Hatter July 4th Celebration, Dog Parade & Fireworks 2024: Vallejo. All-day fest with kiddie rides, beer garden, live music, maritime dog parade, kit flying & fireworks.

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WALNUT CREEK:

4th Of July Concert 2024: Walnut Creek Concert Band. Annual tradition courtesy of Walnut Creek Concert Band.

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WATSONVILLE:

Spirit Of Watsonville' 4th Of July Parade 2024: Downtown Watsonville. Thousands of spectators line the route five to six people deep for this popular parade.

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WINDSOR:
July 3rd Kaboom! Fireworks & Concert 2024: Keiser Park, Windsor. "Beer, food, live music & a beautiful fireworks show."

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WOODSIDE:
July 4th Mounted Patrol Junior Rodeo & BBQ 2024: Woodside.

Family-friendly event, in its 72nd year, hosted by The Mounted Patrol of San Mateo County.

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YOUNTVILLE:

4th of July Celebration 2024: Yountville. This free celebration is open to all and will include live music, food trucks, and more.

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