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Fireworks Near Me: Menlo Park & Atherton’s 4th Of July 2021
Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and celebrations in and around Menlo Park, Atherton & Peninsula.
MENLO PARK-ATHERTON, CA — It's shaping up to be a star-spangled Fourth of July near Menlo Park, Atherton and the Peninsula region of the San Francisco Bay Area.
As coronavirus cases continue to drop across the state, and the number of those vaccinated continues to rise, Independence Day events are opening up area-wide.
July 4 is almost here, so find out what Fourth of July fireworks and festivities are going on near you. We have all the fireworks shows, parades and festivals happening in and around the Peninsula, so you can start planning.
Find out what's happening in Menlo Park-Athertonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Note dates as not all events occur Sunday, July 4, plus always double-check with organizers to confirm times and locations, in case activities changed since posted. And if we missed your organization or town's festivities, email details and an online link to susan.schena@patch.com.
And have a safe and festive 4th of July!
Find out what's happening in Menlo Park-Athertonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
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CUPERTINO:
JULY 4: 4th of July Pancake Breakfast. Hosted by De Anza Optimist Club of Cupertino.
JULY 4: July 4th Fest & Fireworks. Canceled.
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FELTON:
JULY 4: July 4th 'POD' Party: Roaring Camp Railroads. With live music & tickets are required.
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FOSTER CITY:
JULY 4: Rotary's 4th Of July Pancake Breakfast. Orders due July 3.
JULY 4: Lions Club July 4th BBQ. Orders due June 25.
JULY 4: Fourth Of July Celebration. Mix of virtual & in-person events, but fireworks are canceled.
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HALF MOON BAY:
JULY 4: ‘Ol Fashioned July 4th Parade . With pancake breakfast & music fest.
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LOS ALTOS:
JULY 4: Glorious July 4th Concert. Not planned for 2021 as town preps to open new community center.
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LOS ALTOS HILLS:
JULY 4: Independence Day July 4th Caravan. Viewing from homes or at local parks.
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LOS GATOS:
JULY 1: Summer 'Thursday Promenades' & Live Music. No July 4th events are planned, but a new, summer concert series begins July 1.
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MENLO PARK:
JULY 4: Fourth of July Parade & Celebration. Not planned for 2021, per city officials.
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MILLBRAE:
JULY 4: July 4th Free 'Beats & Brews' Concert. With professional, touring band "Rock Bottom Boys."
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MILPITAS:
JULY 4-10: Spirit Of America July 4 Firecracker Race. A virtual race is new this year, with medals & T-shirts!
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MORGAN HILL:
JULY 3: July 4th Patriotic Sing: Amphitheater. Family Music Festival is directly after the Sing.
JULY 4: 4th of July Freedom Fest 5K & Kid's Fun Run. Back & in-person this year.
JULY 4: July 4th Parade & Fireworks. There's a car show in there, too!
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MOUNTAIN VIEW:
JULY 4: July 4th Free Open Rehearsal Concert. Outdoors with the TACO - Terrible Adult Chamber Orchestra of Silicon Valley at Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts.
JULY 4: July 4th Fireworks: Shoreline. Canceled, but bevy of activities planned.
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PACIFICA:
JULY 4: Independence Day Music Fest & BBQ: Winters Tavern. "1st Festival since 2019! WHAT?! Bands and BBQ & good times …"
JULY 4: July 4th Rocket Run & Frontierland Fest. Canceled.
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PALO ALTO:
JULY 4: July 4th Fun & Music In The Park. With food truck & games, too.
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REDWOOD CITY:
JULY 3-4: July 4th Weekend Chalk Full of Fun @Home. Includes family-friendly contest with prizes!
JULY 4: July 4th Parade & Fireworks. Canceled.
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SAN CARLOS:
JULY 1-11: Stars & Stripes 5K (Virtual) Fun Run. Walk, jog, run or bike/scooter a 5K route.
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SAN FRANCISCO:
JULY 3-4: July 4th Weekend Warriors & Thrive City Block Party. Extravaganza includes beer garden, bands, DJs, kids' zone & pet-costume parade.
JULY 3-4: San Francisco Independence Day Pub Crawl. With hot dog-eating contest, too.
JULY 4: July 4th SF Symphony Stern Grove Concert. Free, but reservations required.
JULY 4: July 4th Fun & Fireworks: Fisherman's Wharf. Full day planned with everything open!
JULY 4: Golden Gate Park Band July 4th Concert. Not occurring in 2021. Shows to resume in August.
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SAN JOSE:
JULY 4: Rose, White & Blue 4th of July Parade. Car show & entertainment planned.
JULY 4: July 4th Fireworks 2021: Discovery Meadow. Canceled.
JULY 4: July 4th Fireworks Fest: Almaden Lake Park. Canceled.
JULY 4-5: Drink and Drive Alive Free Cab Ride.
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SAN MATEO:
JULY 4: 4th Of July Concert: Central Park. Pack a picnic & enjoy the show.
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SANTA CLARA:
JULY 4: July 4th Fest & Fireworks 2021: CA's Great America. Tickets sold in advance online.
JULY 4: July 4th All-City Picnic & Fireworks. Canceled.
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SANTA CRUZ:
JULY 3-4: Historic Ranch Ground Tour. At Wilder Ranch State Park.
JULY 4: Rotary's July 4th Firecracker 5K - In-Person. Participation is limited, so sign up soon.
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WOODSIDE:
JULY 4: Mounted Patrol July 4th Rodeo & Parade. Canceled.
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Patch Editorial Intern Brittany Ung contributed to this post.
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FOR THE FULL GUIDE TO SF AREA: 4th Of July Fireworks, Parade & Events 2021 In San Francisco Bay Area
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