JULY 4 EVENTS
Alameda County Fair Carnival rides, live music, agricultural and livestock contests and exhibits, vendors, exhibits, food, drink and more. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. daily Through July 9; 9:30 p.m. fireworks July 4. $8-$15. Alameda County Fairgrounds, 4501 Pleasanton Ave., Pleasanton. annual.alamedacountyfair.com
Alameda Fourth of July Parade 10 a.m. July 4. Route begins at Lincoln Ave. and Park St., proceeds down Park St. to Otis Drive, Grand St., Encinal, Central and Webster St., ending at Lincoln Ave., Alameda. www.alamedaparade.com.
Antioch Fourth of July Celebration Parade, live entertainment, car show, kids zone, prizes and fireworks. 11 a.m. Parade; 9:15 p.m. fireworks. Downtown Antioch. celebrate antioch.org.
Benicia Picnic in the Park and Fireworks Parade, arts and crafts, food and drink vendors, children’s activities and more. 6:30 p.m. July 3 parade along First St. ; Noon-7 p.m. July 4 street fair; Fireworks after dark over the water. Benicia. www.beniciamainstreet.org.
Berkeley Marina Fourth of July Kids Adventure Playground, live entertainment, food vendors. Noon-10 a.m.; 9:30 p.m. fireworks. July 4. 201 University Ave., Berkeley. www.anotherbullwinkelshow.com/4th-of-july.
Blue and Gold Fireworks Cruises Departures from 8-8:40 p.m. from Piers 39 and 41; 8:30 p.m. departure from Tiburon Ferry Terminal. $85 individual; $300 and up for families. S.F. and Tiburon. www.blueandgoldfleet.com/ special-event-cruises.
Commodore Fourth of July Cruise Dinner, dancing and fireworks from the Bay. 7 p.m. July 4. $55-$130. 2394 Mariner Square Dr., Alameda. www.commodoreevents.com.
Concord Fourth of July 8 a.m. 5k/kids run; 10 a.m. parade starting on Grant St., then right on Willow Pass Rd., and Right on Mt. Diablo St. ending at Mt. Diablo High School; 4 p.m. festival at Mt. Diablo High School with live entertainment, children’s events, food
and drink; 9 p.m. fireworks. July 4. Concord. www.concordjuly4th.com.
Corte Madera Fourth of July
Parade and Festival 10:30 a.m. parade begins at Redwood High School, ending at Corte Madera Town Center; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. festival with live music, children’s activities, arts and crafts, food vendors and more at Corte Madera Town Park. July 4. Corte Madera. www.cortemadera.org/events/fourth-of-julyparade-festival.
Cupertino Fourth of July 7 9:30 a.m. flag raising; 10 a.m. children’s parade; 10:30-noon live music; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. free swimming; food trucks. July 4. Memorial Park, 10185 N. Stelling Rd., Cupertino. www.cupertino.org.
El Cerrito Fourth of July Festival Live entertainment, children’s fun area, arts and crafts vendors, food and drink and more. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. July 4. Cerrito Vista Park, 7007 Moesner Lane, El Cerrito. www.el-cerrito.org/july4.
Foster City Fourth of July Celebration 9 a.m. pancake breakfast, 11:30 a.m. Lions Club BBQ, live music from Noon-9:15 p.m.; arts and crafts vendors; carnival rides; 11 a.m. family dog parade; 1 p.m. veterans wall ceremony; 9:30 p.m. fireworks. July 4. Leo Ryan Park, 650 Shell Blvd., Foster City. www.fostercity.org/parksandrecreation/generalinformation/4th-ofJuly.cfm.
Fremont Fourth of July Parade Route runs along Paseo Padre Parkway from Stevenson to Capitol Ave. 10 a.m. July 4. fremont4th.org.
Golden Gate Park Band “The Influence of Latin America” on July 2 and “Celebrating Our Country’s Birthday” on July 4. 1 p.m. Free. Speckles Temple of Music, Music Concourse. Golden Gate Park. (415) 831-5500. www.goldengateparkband.org.
Green Music Center Fourth of July Spectacular 7:30 p.m. live music with Kathy Mattea and the Santa Rosa Symphony; 4:30 p.m. lawn festival with carnival games, children’s activities, food, love music and more. July 4. $25-$40. Weill Hall and Lawn, 1801 E Cotati
Ave., Rohnert Park. gmc.sonoma.edu.
Half Moon Bay Ol’ Fashioned Fourth of July Parade Route runs along Main Street between Filbert and Mill St. Noon. July 4. Downtown Halfmoon Bay. www.miramarevents.com.
Hornblower Fourth of July Dinner Cruise Dinner, live entertainment, premium cocktail bar and bay views of fireworks. Tours depart between 7 and 8:30 p.m. $154$206.50. Pier 3, S.F. www.hornblower.com/home/sf.
Jack London Square Fourth
of July Backyard BBQ Familyfriendly activities, live entertainment, food and drink and more. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. July 4. Free; food for purchase. Jack London Square, Oakland. jacklondonsquare.com.
Livermore Family Fun Fireworks Celebration Family activities, restaurants and shopping specials and more. 4 p.m. street closure; 9:30 p.m. fireworks. July 4. Downtown Livermore. www.livermoredowntown.com/4th-of-july-2017.
Marin County Fair Themed “Let the Fun Shine In,” the annual event features live music, agricultural exhibits, carnival rides, vendors, competitive art exhibits, live shows, food, drink and more. Fireworks nightly at 9:30 p.m. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. June 30-July 4. $12-$20. Marin County Fairgrounds, 10 Ave. of the Flags, San Rafael. (415) 473-6400. www.marinfair.org
Menlo Park Fourth of July Parade and Celebration 11:45 a.m. parade on Chestnut St.; Noon-2:30 p.m. festival with live music, food, children’s activities and more. July 4. Burgess Park, 701 Laurel St., Menlo Park. www.menlopark.org/241/Special-Events.
Napa County Fair and Fireworks Parade, games, chef showcase, carnival rides, live music, ice cream “churnament,” 9:30 p.m. fireworks and more. July 4. See website for detailed schedule and locations. www.napacountyfair.org/events.
Novato Fourth of July Parade Themed “Novato Celebrates Healthy Living,” route spans Grante Ave. from Reichert to Seventh Ave., Novato. 10 a.m.
July 4. Novato. novatoparade.com.
Oakland Symphony Independence Eve Celebration Family activities, live music from the symphony and youth orchestra, fireworks. 6:30 p.m. July 3; 9:15 p.m. fireworks. Free. Craneway Pavilion, 1414 Harbour Way S., Richmond. www.oaklandsymphony.org.
Old-Fashioned Fourth of July Activities from another century including hand-crank homemade ice cream making and crafts as well as film screenings and tours. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. July 4. $2-$3. San Mateo County History Museum, 2200 Broadway, Redwood City. www.historysmc.org.
Orinda Fourth of July Parade Route traverses Camino Pablo and Orinda Way. 7:30 a.m. pancake breakfast, 8 a.m. Haley’s Run for a Reason, 9 a.m. book sale at Orinda Library; 10 a.m. parade; 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Festival at 28 Orinda Way. July 4. Orinda. orindaassociation.org/4th-of-july-parade.
Pacifica Fourth of July 9 a.m. 5-mile Rocket Run. $15. Pacifica Community Center; 11 am.-4 p.m. celebration with crafts, games, live music and more. Frontierland Park, 900 Yosemite Dr., Pacifica. busi ness.pacificachamber.com/ events/details/43rd-annual -4th-of-july-celebration -15402.
Palo Alto Chili Cook Off and Summer Festival Food, beer, margaritas, chili, live music, kids area and more. Noon-5 p.m. July 4. $5 for tasting kit. Mitchell Park, 600 E. Meadow Dr., Palo Alto. paloaltochilicookoff.com.
Pardee Historic Home Museum Annual Fourth of July Patriotic Picnic Burgers, dogs and corn on the cob off the grill, live ragtime music, raffle prizes and more. Noon-3 p.m. July 4. $5-$15. 672 11th St., Oakland. (510) 444-2187. www.pardeehome.org.
Redwood City Fourth of July Parade, Festival and Fireworks 7:30 a.m. pancake breakfast; 8:45 a.m. parade run 5k; 10 a.m. parade; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. festival; noon carnival; 9 a.m. car show; 7 p.m. concert at the port; 9:30 p.m. fireworks. July 4. Downtown
Redwood City. www.redwoodcity.org/Home/Components/News/ News/2272/874.
San Francisco Pier 39 Fourth of July Special events and activities, live music and more. Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. July 4. Pier 39, S.F. www.pier39.com/fourth-of-july.
San Francisco Symphony
with Fireworks The symphony performs American favorites as well as films scores by John Williams set to fireworks. 8 p.m. July 4. $24 and up. Shoreline Amphitheatre, 1 Amphitheatre Pkwy., Mountain View. www.sfsymphony.org.
San Jose Rotary Fireworks Dinner buffet and private viewing available for $35-$75 purchase. 9:30 p.m. July 4. Discovery Meadow, San Jose. www.rotaryfireworks.org.
San Ramon Independence Day Celebration Live music, arts and crafts, children’s activities and more. 5-8 p.m. July 4. San Ramon Central Park Amphitheater, 12501 Alcosta Blvd., San Ramon. www.sanramon.ca.gov/Parks/events/sss.htm.
Santa Clara Fourth of July Noon festival with carnival games, children’s activities, free swimming, food and drink vendors, live music; 3 p.m. flag ceremony; 9:30 p.m. fireworks. July 4. Central Park, 909 Kiely Blvd., Santa Clara. santaclara ca.gov/4thofjuly.
Sausalito Fourth of July 10 a.m. parade down Main St.; Noon-4 p.m. festival with tug-of-war, food and drink vendors. 6:30 p.m. live music followed by 9:30 p.m. fireworks. July 4. Gabrielson Park, Sausalito. www.ci.sausalito.ca.us/idex.aspx?page=946.
USS Hornet Independence
Day Celebration Classic car show, live music, face painting, kid zone, pie eating contest, food and drink and more. Car show Noon.-4 p.m.; museum open 1-10 p.m. July 4. $25. 707 W. Hornet Ave., Pier 3, Alameda. www.uss-hornet.org/calendar/4th-july-celebration.
USS Potomac Fourth of July Fireworks Cruise Champagne, dinner, dessert and views of the fireworks from the bay. 7:30 p.m. July 4. $125. 540 Water St., Oakland. www.uss potomac.org.