South Bay, Peninsula Fourth of July events

Communities all over the Bay Area have scheduled fireworks, parades, concerts and more to celebrate Independence Day. All events are scheduled for today unless otherwise noted. Here’s a rundown of South Bay and Peninsula events; find a BayAreawide roundup online at www.mercurynews.com/ entertainment. APTOS World’s Shortest Parade: 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Aptos Village Park, Soquel Street and State Park. Parade at 10 a.m. followed by party in the park, noon-4 p.m., with food, vendors, music, and activities. Free. Pancake breakfast 7-10 a.m., in parking lot of burger.Aptos. Breakfast, $5-$10fee; party, $5donation. http://aptoschamber. com. CUPERTINO 4th of July

Celebration: 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Noon. Events at Memorial Park/Quinlan Community Center include pancake breakfast (7-11a.m.), carnival (9 a.m.-noon), children’s parade (10 a.m.) and concert (10:30a.m.-noon) with live rock band. At Blackberry Farm, food trucks and free swimming (10 a.m.-5 p.m.). Recommended viewing sites for the 9:30 p.m. fireworks show are Sedgwick Elementary, Creekside Park and Miller Avenue (between Bollinger and Disney). www.cupertino.org. FELTON Old-Time Celebration: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Roaring Camp Railroads, 5401 Graham Hill Road. Games, activities and live music throughout the day; barbecue noon-3 p.m. Free

admission. Train rides, $22-$31; food available for purchase; festivities free. 831-335-4484, www.roaringcamp.com. FOSTER CITY Fourth of July Celebration and Fireworks: 9 a.m.-9:45 p.m. Leo Ryan Park, 650 Shell Blvd. Games, food, entertainment, family and dog parade, and a fireworks display. www.fostercity.org. FREMONT Fourth of July

Parade: 10 a.m.- noon. Begins at Fremont Library, continues north on Paseo Padre Parkway and ends at Capitol Avenue. Creative floats, specialty units and marching musical units. Free. http://fremont4th. org. GILROY Fireworks Salute: 9:15 p.m. Gilroy High School, 750 W. 10th St. Annual fireworks display. Free. http:// gilroywelcomecenter.org. HALF MOON BAY Ol’ Fashioned 4th of July Parade: Noon-1 p.m. Main Street. Floats, marching bands, classic cars, “Pooches on Parade,” American Legion color guard and more. www. miramarevents.com. LIVERMORE Family Fun Fireworks Celebration: 9:20 p.m., with street closures at 4 p.m. Fireworks will be launched off the Railroad Avenue parking garage. 925-373-1795, www. livermoredowntown.com. LOS ALTOS Glorious Fourth Celebration: 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Shoup Park, 400 University Ave. Games, live music, food and desserts, games, bounce house and more. Free. www.

losaltosca.gov. MENLO PARK Fourth of July Parade and Celebration: 11:45 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Parade beginning at Chestnut Street followed by celebration at noon, Burgess Park, 701 Laurel St. Live music, jump houses, slides, games, crafts, rock walls. Free; $7 wristband required for some activities. www.menlopark.org. MILPITAS Fourth of July Party and Fireworks: 1-4 p.m. “Waving the Red, White & Blue” pool party (free), followed by food truck court. 7-9 p.m. “Red, White & Boom” Fireworks and concert featuring the HouseRockers. Fireworks show admission, $3. Milpitas Sports Center, 1325 E. Calaveras Blvd. www. ci.milpitas.ca.gov. MORGAN HILL Freedom Fest Fireworks & Parade: 4 p.m. Morgan Hill Outdoor Sports Center, 16500 Condit Road. Music begins at 6p.m. Fireworks start at dusk. Free. http://morganhillfreedomfest.com/ fireworks. MOUNTAIN VIEW San Francisco Symphony

Fireworks Spectacular: 8 p.m. Shoreline Amphitheatre, 1 Amphitheatre Parkway. The highlight of this event will be the fireworks display accompanied by the orchestra. $28-$44. www. mountainviewamphitheater. com. PACIFICA Fourth Celebration: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Frontierland Park, 900 Yosemite Drive. Crafts, games, music and more. www.business. pacificachamber. com. PALO ALTO Chili CookOff: Noon-5 p.m. Mitchell Park, 600 E. Meadow Drive. 36th annual chili battle plus music, food trucks and children’s activities. www. paloaltochilicookoff.com/. PLEASANTON County Fair & Fireworks: All day. Alameda County Fair, 4501 Pleasanton Ave. Fair activities run all day long. Salute to Hometown Heroes video before the 9:30 p.m. fireworks set to music. Gates close at 6 p.m. Fair admission info: http://annual. alamedacountyfair.com. REDWOOD CITY Independence Day Parade: Northern California’s largest Fourth of July parade starts at 10a.m. at Brewster Avenue and Winslow Street and winds through downtown Redwood City. Marching bands, floats, veterans. Festival with arts and crafts, food booths, children’s activities until 5 p.m. Free. www.redwoodcity.org. Old-Fashioned Fourth and Fireworks: From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the San Mateo County History Museum, 2200 Broadway, will hold traditional events, including crafts and handcranked ice cream; $2-$3 admission that day. At the Port of Redwood City, live

music will begin at 7 p.m. and the fireworks will be launched about 9:30 p.m. www.historysmc.org, www. redwoodcity.org. SAN FRANCISCO Entertainment and Fireworks Extravaganza: 6-10 p.m. San Francisco waterfront. Live music at Aquatic Park, Fisherman’s Wharf and Pier 39 sites before the city’s fireworks show at 9:30 p.m. Entertainment details at www.fishermanswharf.org and www.pier39.com. SAN JOSE Rose, White & Blue Parade: 10 a.m. Rose Garden district parade with 115entries starts on Dana Avenue and concludes at The Alameda community party site, with live music, food, booths. Free. www. rosewhiteblueparade. com. Rotary Centennial Fireworks: 9:30 p.m. July 4. Free downtown San Jose show at Discovery Meadow, 180Woz Way, with VTA adding additional light rail and bus service for the event. For details on VIP party/dinner, go to www. rotaryfireworks.org. Family Fun Festival and Fireworks: Entertainment, booths, food trucks starting at 3 p.m., with fireworks at 9:30 p.m. at Almaden Lake Park. Event hosted by

Councilmanand the businesses Johnny and Khamis residentsDistrict No. of 10. City Free. Council www. sjd10.com. San Jose Giants: Municipal Stadium, 599 E. Alma Ave. Fireworks will immediately follow the conclusion of the game that begins at 6:30 p.m. Ticket prices, $10-$30. 408-297-1435, www.sjgiants.com. SAN MATEO Fourth of July in the Park: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Martin Luther King Park and Pool, Monte Diablo Avenue and North Fremont Street. Family fun, music, recreational swim, cardboard boat races.. Free. www.cityofsanmateo.org. SANTA CLARA All-City Picnic and Fireworks: Noon-10 p.m. Bands, carnival games, jump houses, children’s crafts, face painting, free public swimming, food booths, all at Central Park, 909 Kiely Blvd. Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Free. http://santaclara.gov. Great America Fireworks

Shows: July 1-4. Fireworks set to patriotic music at 9:45 each night. Current and past military men and women will be honored with free admission with valid ID. Park admission, hours: www.cagreatamerica.com.