Independence Day events
Alameda County Fair Live performances, exhibitions, fair foods, wine and beer, carnival rides, community competitions. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. $8-$12. Alameda County Fairgrounds, 4501 Pleasanton Ave., Pleasanton. www.alamedacounty fair.com
Alameda Fourth of July Parade 10 a.m. Tues. 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. Free. Downtown Alameda. alameda parade.com
Antioch Parade, Fourth live of July entertainment, Celebration pancake breakfast, car show, kids zone, prizes, fireworks. 11 a.m. Parade; 9:30 p.m. fireworks. Events run 8:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Free. Contra Costa County Fairgrounds, 1201 W. 10th St., Antioch. celebrate antioch.org/event/hometown -4th-of-july-2018
Benicia Freedom Festival Torchlight parade down Main St. 6:30 p.m. Tues., July 3; Picnic celebration with live music, arts and crafts, food, children’s activities, noon-9 p.m.; 9 p.m. fireworks. Free. Downtown Benicia, First St., Benicia. www.beniciamain street.org/freedom-festival -3rd-4th-of-july-activitie
Blue and Gold Fireworks Cruises Departures from 8 to 8:40 p.m. from Piers 39 and 41; 8:30 p.m. departure from Tiburon Ferry Terminal. 8-10 p.m. $85. San Francisco and Tiburon ferry terminals. www. blueandgoldfleet.com/ferry/ 4th-of-july-fireworks-cruise-2
Commodore Fourth of July Cruise Dinner, dancing and fireworks from the bay. 6-11 p.m. $55-$130. Commodore Cruises, 2394 Mariner Square Dr., Alameda. www.commo doreevents.com
Concord Fourth of July 8 a.m. 5-k/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. Free. Mt. Diablo High School, 2450 Grant St., 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 at Corte Madera Town Park. Free. Town Center Corte Madera, 100 Corte Madera Town Center, Corte Madera. www.cortema dera.org/events/fourth-of-july -parade-festival
Cupertino Fourth of July 7 a.m. pancake breakfast; 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m. children’s carnival; 9:30 a.m. flag raising; 10 a.m. children’s parade; 10:30-noon life music. Free swimming and food trucks at Blackberry Farm, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Memorial Park/ Quinlan Community Center, 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. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. Cerrito Vista Park, 7007 Moesner Ln., El Cerrito. www.el-cerrito.org/ july4
Foster Celebration City Fourth 9 a.m. pancake of July breakfast; 11:30 a.m. barbecue; noon-9:15 p.m. live music, arts and crafts vendors, carnival rides; 11 a.m. family dog parade;
1 p.m. veterans wall ceremony; 9:30 p.m. fireworks. Free. Leo Ryan Park, 650 Shell Blvd., Foster City. www.fostercity.org
Fremont Fourth of July Parade Route runs along Paseo Padre Parkway from Stevenson to Capitol Ave. 10 a.m. Free. Downtown Fremont. www. fremont4th.org
Golden program Gate of patriotic Park Band and A American music. 1-2:30 p.m. Free. Bandstand, Golden Gate Park Music Concourse, 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr., S.F. www.goldengateparkband.org
Green Music Center Fourth of
July Spectacular Performances by Transcendence Theatre company and the Santa Rosa Symphony, children’s activities and fireworks to close the evening. 7:30-10 p.m. $25. Green Music Center, Weill Hall, 1801 E. Cotati Ave., Rohnert Park. www.gmc.sonoma.edu/ event/3748818-4th-of-july -fireworks-spectacular-br
Hornblower Fourth of July Dinner Cruise Dinner, live entertainment, premium cocktail bar and bay views of fireworks. Departures from Berkeley as well as S.F. Tours depart between 7 and 8:30 p.m. 7-11 p.m. $158-$213. Pier 3, 1398 The Embarcadero, S.F. www.hornblower.com/home/ sf
Jack July Block London Party Square Live music Fourth of and entertainment, beer/cider garden, barbecue, local shopping, kids zone. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Jack London Square, 472 Water St., Oakland. www.jack londonsquare.com
Livermore Celebration Family Fun Family Fireworks activities, restaurants and shopping specials. 4 p.m. street closure; 9:30 p.m. fireworks. Free. Downtown Livermore, 2400 First St., Livermore. www.livermoredowntown. com/4th-of-july-2018
Marin County Fair Themed “All For One, Fun For All” and featuring live music, carnival rides, livestock exhibits, community art exhibitions, vendors, craft beer and wine, fair fare, 9:30 p.m. fireworks. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. $15-$20. Marin County Fair, 10 Ave. of the Flags, San Rafael. 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. 11:45 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Free. Burgess Park, 701 Laurel St., Menlo Park. www.menlo park.org
Napa Social County A parade Fair Star-Spangled through downtown Calistoga, street party, carnival rides, good, games, live music and fireworks viewing. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. $15-$20. Napa County Fairgrounds, 1435 N. Oak St.,
Calistoga. www.celebratenapa valley.org
Novato Fourth of July Parade “Community Spirit Alive.” Parade route spans Grant Ave. from Reichert to Seventh Ave. 10 a.m. Free. Downtown Novato, Grant Ave. between Redwood Blvd. and Seventh St., Novato. www.novatoparade. com
Ol’ Fashioned 4th of July Parade Noon parade down Main St.; 8 a.m. pancake breakfast; community barbecue, beer and wine, live music. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Main St., Half Moon Bay. www.miramar events.com/4th-of-july -parade
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. Free. Orinda Community Park, 28 Orinda Way, Orinda. www. orindaassociation.org/ parade-info
Pacifica Fourth of July 8:45 a.m. 5-mile Rocket Run at Pacifica Community Center; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. celebration with crafts, games, live music. Frontierland Park, 900 Yosemite Dr., Pacifica. www.business. pacificachamber.com/events
Palo Alto Chili Cook Off and Summer Festival Food, beer, margaritas, chili, live music, kids area. Noon-5 p.m. $5. Mitchell Park, 600 E. Meadow Dr., Palo Alto. www.paloalto chilicookoff.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. Noon-3:30 p.m. $5-$15. Pardee Historic Home Museum, 672 11th St., Oakland. www.pardeehome.org
Redwood Parade, Festival City Fourth and Fireworks of July 7:30 a.m. pancake breakfast; 8:45 a.m. parade run 5-k; 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. Free. Courthouse Square, 2200 Broadway, Redwood City. www.redwoodcity.org
S.F. Symphony Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular Herothemed favorites led by conductor Edwin Outwater and
featuring Broadway vocalist Capathia Jenkins. The evening ends with a fireworks display accompanied by the Symphony. 8-10 p.m. $25-$40. Shoreline Amphitheatre, 1 Amphitheatre Pkwy., Mountain View. www.sfsymphony.org
San Francisco Pier 39 Fourth of July 3 p.m. live music, special events and activities; 9:30 p.m. fireworks. Free. Pier 39, S.F. www.pier39.com/event/ july-4th-celebration-pier
San Jose Rotary Fireworks Various downtown food options. 9:30 p.m. fireworks. Free. Discovery Meadow, 180 Woz Way, San Jose. www.rotaryfire works.org
San Day Celebration Ramon Independence Live music by Foreverland, arts and crafts, children’s activities. 5-8 p.m. Free. San Ramon Central Park, 12501 Alcosta Blvd., San Ramon. www.ci.san-ramon.ca. us/our_city/departments_and _divisions/parks_community_ services/events/fourth_of_july
Santa and Fireworks Clara All-City Extravaganza Picnic 2 p.m. flag ceremony; 2:15-9 p.m. live music; 9:30 p.m. fireworks; as well as picnic activities, free swimming, food and drink vendors, carnival games, children’s activities. Free. Central Park Santa Clara, 909 Kiely Blvd., Santa Clara. www. santaclaraca.gov/government /departments/parks-recrea tion/parks-recreation-special -events/4th-of-july
Sausalito Fourth of July 10 a.m. parade down Main St.; noon-6:30 p.m. picnic in Dunphy Park; 6:30 p.m. live music followed by 9:30 p.m. fireworks. Gabrielson Park, Humboldt Ave. & Anchor St., Sausalito. www.oursausalito.com/ calendar-of-events/4th-of -july-fireworks-parade-amp -picnic.html
USS Hornet Independence Day Celebration Live music, family activities, food and drink vendors, views of city fireworks. 2-10 p.m. $15-$25. USS Hornet Air and Space Museum, 707 West Hornet Ave., Alameda. www.uss-hornet.org/calen dar/4th-of-july-2018
USS Potomac Fourth of July Fireworks Cruise Champagne, dinner, dessert and views of the fireworks from the bay. 7:30 p.m. $125. USS Potomac, 540 Water St., Oakland. www.usspotomac.org