Community Corner
Local Fireworks Guide: Where to Watch July Fourth Fireworks
Your guide to Independence Day displays and events around the region.

Host:Â Berkeley Marina
Date:Â 7/4/2013
Time:Â 9:30 p.m.
Location:Â Berkeley Marina, End of Pier
Admission:Â Free. Parking is $15.
Details:Â Festivities start at noon and include a Kids' Adventure Playground, live entertainment, food and more.
Link:Â http://www.anotherbullwinkelshow.com/4th-of-july/Â
Host:Â Oakland A's
Date:Â 7/3/2013
Time:Â Following the 7:05 p.m. game against the Chicago Cubs
Location:Â O.co Coliseum
Admission:Â Ticket prices vary.
Details:Â Fans can sit in the outfield to enjoy fireworks after the game.
Link:Â http://oakland.athletics.mlb.com/oak/ticketing/fireworks.jspÂ
Host:Â City of Milpitas
Date:Â 7/4/2013
Time:Â 9:15 p.m.
Location:Â Milpitas Sports Center Complex
Admission:Â $3 admission for everyone ages 2 and older. Cash only.
Details:Â "Waving the Red, White and Blue" pool party will run 1-3 p.m. Admission is $2. "Red, White and Boom" concert and fireworks show will run 7-10 p.m.
Link:Â http://www.ci.milpitas.ca.gov/_pdfs/_event_4thOfJuly.pdfÂ
Host:Â City of Napa
Date:Â 7/4/2013
Time:Â 9:30 p.m.
Location:Â Veterans' Memorial Park
Admission:Â Free
Details:Â
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Host:Â Suisun City Waterfront District
Date:Â 7/4/2013
Time:Â 9:15 p.m.
Location:Â Suisun City Waterfront District
Admission:Â Free
Details:Â Music and entertainment run from 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Link:Â http://www.visitsuisuncity.com/event/fourth-julyÂ
Host:Â Benicia Main Street
Date:Â 7/4/2013
Time:Â 9 p.m.
Location:Â The foot of First Street, at the Waterfront
Admission:Â Free
Details:Â Picnic in the park and enjoy music and entertainment. Festivities start at noon and last until dark.
Link:Â http://www.beniciamainstreet.org/freedom-festival-3rd-4th-of-july-celebration/Â
Host:Â City of Redwood City
Date:Â 7/4/2013
Time:Â 9:30 p.m.
Location:Â Port of Redwood City
Admission:Â Free
Details:Â Festivities begin with a parade at 10 a.m. and continue all day with entertainment, food and more.
Link:Â http://www.redwoodcity.org/manager/news/2013/pr_mgr_4th.htmlÂ
Host:Â Calvary Temple Church
Date:Â 7/2/2013
Time:Â 9:20 p.m.
Location:Â Dave Brubeck Park
Admission:Â Free
Details:Â The traditional "Singing Flag" variety show begins at 7:30 p.m.
Link:Â http://www.concordjuly4th.com/fireworks.htmÂ
Host:Â Calvary Temple Church
Date:Â 7/3/2013
Time:Â 9:20 p.m.
Location:Â Dave Brubeck Park
Admission:Â Free
Details:Â The traditional "Singing Flag" variety show begins at 7:30 p.m.
Link:Â http://www.concordjuly4th.com/fireworks.htmÂ
Host:Â Calvary Temple Church
Date:Â 7/4/2013
Time:Â 9:20 p.m.
Location:Â Dave Brubeck Park
Admission:Â Free
Details:Â The traditional "Singing Flag" variety show begins at 7:30 p.m.
Link:Â http://www.concordjuly4th.com/fireworks.htmÂ
Host:Â Pleasant Hill 4th of July Commission
Date:Â 7/4/2013
Time:Â 9 p.m.
Location:Â College Park High School
Admission:Â Free
Details:Â The day kicks off with a 5K fun run, followed by a parade and entertainment all day at Pleasant Hill Park.
Link:Â http://www.phjuly4.comÂ
Host:Â San Jose Giants
Date:Â 7/4/2013
Time:Â Following the 6:30 p.m. game against Visalia Rawhide
Location:Â San Jose Municipal Stadium
Admission:Â Ticket prices vary.
Details:Â Players will wear special stars and stripes jerseys and caps for the game.
Link:Â http://www.milb.com/index.jsp?sid=t476Â
Host:Â San Jose Giants
Date:Â 7/5/2013
Time:Â Following the 6:30 p.m. game against Visalia Rawhide
Location:Â San Jose Municipal Stadium
Admission:Â Ticket prices vary.
Details:Â Stop by the KRTY booth to win prizes for Family Friday.
Link:Â http://www.milb.com/index.jsp?sid=t476Â
Host:Â Marin County Fair
Date:Â 7/3/2013
Time:Â 9:30 p.m.
Location:Â Marin County Fairgrounds
Admission:Â $16 for those older than 13; $14 for seniors and kids younger than 13
Details:Â Fireworks will cap off every night of the Marin County Fair.
Link:Â http://www.marinfair.org/2013Â
Host:Â Marin County Fair
Date:Â 7/4/2013
Time:Â 9:30 p.m.
Location:Â Marin County Fairgrounds
Admission:Â $16 for those older than 13; $14 for seniors and kids younger than 13
Details:Â Fireworks will cap off every night of the Marin County Fair.
Link:Â http://www.marinfair.org/2013Â
Host:Â Marin County Fair
Date:Â 7/5/2013
Time:Â 9:30 p.m.
Location:Â Marin County Fairgrounds
Admission:Â $16 for those older than 13; $14 for seniors and kids younger than 13
Details:Â Fireworks will cap off every night of the Marin County Fair.
Link:Â http://www.marinfair.org/2013Â
Host:Â Marin County Fair
Date:Â 7/6/2013
Time:Â 9:30 p.m.
Location:Â Marin County Fairgrounds
Admission:Â $16 for those older than 13; $14 for seniors and kids younger than 13
Details:Â Fireworks will cap off every night of the Marin County Fair.
Link:Â http://www.marinfair.org/2013Â
Host:Â Marin County Fair
Date:Â 7/7/2013
Time:Â 9:30 p.m.
Location:Â Marin County Fairgrounds
Admission:Â $16 for those older than 13; $14 for seniors and kids younger than 13
Details:Â Fireworks will cap off every night of the Marin County Fair.
Link:Â http://www.marinfair.org/2013Â
Host:Â City of Sausalito
Date:Â 7/4/2013
Time:Â 9:20 p.m.
Location:Â Gabrielson Park
Admission:Â Free
Details:Â Enjoy live music and food for sale from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Reserve a table for six for $100 for Sausalito residents and $110 for visitors.
Link:Â http://www.ci.sausalito.ca.us/index.aspx?page=946Â
Host: American Legion – Sotoyome Post 111
Date:Â 7/4/2013
Time:Â 9 p.m.
Location:Â Healdsburg High School Football Field
Admission:Â Free
Details:Â Healdsburg will host its 20th Annual Fireworks Show this year. Admission is free but donations are accepted.
Link:Â http://www.sonoma-county.org/news/fireworks.htmÂ
Host:Â Red, White and BOOM!
Date:Â 7/4/2013
Time:Â 9:30 p.m.
Location:Â Sonoma County Fairgrounds
Admission:Â $10 for those older than 12; $5 ages 5-11; Free for ages 4 and younger. Parking is free.
Details:Â Gates open at 3:30 p.m. for music, food and entertainment.
Link:Â http://santarosaredwhiteandboom.comÂ
Host:Â Sonoma Valley Firefighters' Association
Date:Â 7/4/2013
Time:Â 9 p.m.
Location:Â Vallejo Field
Admission:Â Free
Details:Â The annual show takes place in the heart of Sonoma.
Link:Â http://svfra.org/fireworks.htmlÂ
Host:Â City of Santa Clara
Date:Â 7/4/2013
Time:Â 9:30 p.m.
Location:Â Central Park, Santa Clara
Admission:Â Free
Details:Â Entertainment starts at 5 p.m. Pack a blanket, lawn chairs and a picnic.
Link:Â http://santaclaraca.gov/index.aspx?page=50&recordid=2153Â
Host:Â Shoreline Amphitheatre
Date:Â 7/4/2013
Time:Â 9:00 p.m.
Location:Â Shoreline Amphitheatre
Admission:Â Free or $13.50 for tickets. Mountain View residents only.
Details:Â The San Francisco Symphony will provide the soundtrack for this year's fireworks at Shoreline Amphitheatre.
Link:Â http://www.ci.mtnview.ca.us/news/displaynews.asp?NewsID=707&TargetID=1Â
Host:Â City of Scotts Valley
Date:Â 7/4/2013
Time:Â 9:15 p.m.
Location:Â Skypark park
Admission:Â Advance tickets are $6, day-of tickets are $8. Kids youger than 4 are free.
Details:Â Food, music and games start at 5 p.m.
Link:Â http://www.scottsvalley.org/July4.htmlÂ
Host:Â City of Elk Grove
Date:Â 7/4/2013
Time:Â 9:30 p.m.
Location:Â Elk Grove Regional Park
Admission:Â Free admission, Parking is $10.
Details:Â Spend the evening at the park with food and entertainment.
Link:Â http://www.elkgrovecity.org/rwb/Â
Host:Â City of Roseville
Date:Â 7/4/2013
Time:Â 9:30 p.m.
Location:Â Placer County Fairgrounds
Admission:Â Free admission, Parking is $5
Details:Â Gates open at 7 p.m. for food and entertainment.
Link:Â http://www.roseville.ca.us/communications/4th_of_july_celebration.aspÂ
Host:Â City of Rancho Cordova
Date:Â 7/3/2013
Time:Â 9:45 p.m.
Location:Â Hagan Park
Admission:Â $2 admission, $10 parking
Details:Â Doors open at 4 p.m. for food and entertainment.
Link:http://www.enutshells.net/profiles/Clusters/Cordova_Community_Council/July4/index.htm http://www.cityofranchocordova.org/Index.aspx?page=16&recordid=3441Â
Host:Â City of Rancho Cordova
Date:Â 7/4/2013
Time:Â 9:45 p.m.
Location:Â Hagan Park
Admission:Â $2 admission, $10 parking
Details:Â Doors open at 11 a.m. for food and entertainment.
Link:http://www.enutshells.net/profiles/Clusters/Cordova_Community_Council/July4/index.htm http://www.cityofranchocordova.org/Index.aspx?page=16&recordid=3441Â
Host:Â Sacramento Rivercats
Date:Â 7/4/2013
Time:Â 9:00 p.m.
Location:Â Raley Field
Admission:Â $8 for adults, $5 for children. The first 1,000 kids get in free with a paying adult.
Details:Â Food trucks will gather on the outfield from 6-10 p.m. Enjoy music and games before the fireworks.
Link:Â http://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130429&content_id=46114664&fext=.jsp&vkey=news_t105&sid=t105
Host:Â City of Davis
Date:Â 07/04/2013
Time:Â 9:30 p.m.
Location:Â Davis Community Park
Admission:Â Free
Details:Â Doors open at 3 p.m. for food and entertainment.
Link:Â http://community-services.cityofdavis.org/community-and-theatre-events/community-events/fourth-of-julyÂ
Host:Â City of Martinez
Date:Â 07/04/2013
Time:Â 9:30 p.m.
Location:Â Shoreline Park
Admission:Â Free
Details:Â Waterfront Park will be closed to cars starting at 6 p.m. Get there by 9:15 p.m. to find your viewing spot.
Link:Â http://www.cityofmartinez.org/news/displaynews.asp?NewsID=516&TargetID=1
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