Community Corner
4th Of July Fireworks 2021 Near San Francisco Bay Area
Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around the SF Bay Area.
SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA, CA — It's shaping up to be a star-spangled Fourth of July in 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 SF region, so you can start planning.
Find out what's happening in San Franciscofor 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 San Franciscofor free with the latest updates from Patch.
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ALAMEDA:
JULY 3-4: July 4th Independence Day 'Porch Of July' - Drive by to enjoy the patriotic decorations.
JULY 4: 4th Of July Celebration & Music: USS Hornet. Explore museum, then relax on flight deck with tunes, food & cocktails.
JULY 4: July 4th Mayor's Parade. Canceled.
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ALBANY:
JULY 4: July 4th Green, Red, White & Blue Celebration. Canceled.
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AMERICAN CANYON:
JULY 4: July 4th Parade, Fest & Fireworks. With live music, too!
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ANTIOCH:
JULY 4: July 4th Parade, Fest & Fireworks. Car show & live entertainment.
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APTOS:
JULY 1-5: Independence Week: Business Decoration Contest. The community votes for the winner.
JULY 4: July 4th 'World's Shortest Parade' - The longtime tradition is back!
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BENICIA:
JULY 3: 3rd Of July Torchlight Parade. Canceled.
JULY 4: July 4th Picnic In Park & Fireworks. Canceled.
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BERKELEY:
JULY 4: July 4th Fest & Marina Fireworks. Canceled.
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BOULDER CREEK:
JULY 4: July 4th Downtown Fest & Virtual Parade. The historic town will feature music, artists, crafters, raffle & more.
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CALISTOGA:
JULY 1-4: 4th Of July Self-Guided Parade. Maps will be coming, with prizes for winners.
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CLAYTON:
JULY 4: 4th Of July Parade. Canceled.
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CLOVERDALE:
JULY 4: July 4th Lions Club Fireworks. The show is planned, but there are viewing changes.
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CONCORD:
JULY 4: July 4th Fireworks Celebration: Pavilion. "The largest fireworks display ever seen in Concord, presented by Marathon Petroleum." Tickets required.
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CORTE MADERA:
JULY 3: 'Independence Day' - Lark Drive-In. Tickets on sale.
JULY 4: 4th Of July Parade & Festival. Canceled.
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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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DANVILLE:
JULY 3: Independence Day Celebration at The Livery. With live music, crafts & outdoor games.
JULY 4: Kiwanis July 4th Pancake Breakfast. Tickets on sale online.
JULY 4: July 4th BBQ, Music & Kids' Fun: Luna Loca. Fun includes dunk tank, bounce house & more.
JULY 4: Kiwanis 4th Of July Parade. Canceled. Rescheduled to September.
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DAVIS:
JULY 4: Kiwanis July 4th Kiddie Parade. Canceled.
JULY 4: 4th Of July Fest & Fireworks, Community Park. Canceled.
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DIXON:
JULY 4: 4th Of July Fireworks Show. Postponed.
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DUBLIN:
JULY 4: July 4th Safe & Sane Fireworks Parks. Non-profit booths are selling safe-and-sane fireworks through holiday weekend.
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EL CERRITO:
JULY 3-4: 4th Of July worldOne Festival. Canceled.
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FAIRFIELD:
JULY 4: 4th Of July Parade & Family Fun At Park. Includes hot dog-eating contest, "Best Apple Pie" competition, music, bounce houses, relay races & more.
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FELTON:
JULY 4: July 4th 'POD' Party: Roaring Camp Railroads. With live music & tickets are required.
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FORT BRAGG:
JULY 3: Fort Bragg Fireworks. Show will be over the outlet of Noyo River.
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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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FREMONT:
JULY 4: 4th Of July Porch Parade. Community-wide event. No downtown parade this year.
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GILROY:
JULY 4: 4th Of July Fireworks Show. Planned at the high school sports field.
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HALF MOON BAY:
JULY 4: ‘Ol Fashioned July 4th Parade . With pancake breakfast & music fest.
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HEALDSBURG:
JULY 4: July 4th Kids' Parade & Duck Dash. Enjoy music, games, free lemonade, hot dogs, snow cones, popcorn & more.
JULY 4: July 4 Red, White & BBQ: Rodney Strong Vineyards. With music by Hootenanny, BBQ by KinSmoke & ice cream from Mariposa Creamery.
JULY 4: July 4th Fireworks Show. Canceled.
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HERCULES:
JULY 4: July 4th Dynamite 5K Run/Walk. In-person along newly opened portion of San Francisco Bay Trail.
JULY 4: 'Celebrate Hercules' July 4th Parade & Fest. Canceled.
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KENWOOD:
JULY 4: July 4th Kenwood Footrace. Canceled.
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LIVERMORE:
JULY 3: Music in the Vines with Lavender Fields Band. Tickets on sale.
JULY 4: All-American BBQ Buffet. Celebrate with Elevation LVK at airport.
JULY 4: July 4th Fireworks & Downtown Celebration. Canceled.
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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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MARTINEZ:
JULY 4: July 4th 'Joltin’ Joe' DiMaggio Boat Display & Martinez Sturgeon vs. San Rafael Pacifics. Sounds like a great day!
JULY 4: 4th Of July Parade: Downtown. Canceled.
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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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MORAGA:
JULY 4: 4th Of July Fireworks Show. Canceled.
JULY 4-18: 4th Of July Fun Run - Virtual. Supports Campolindo High School Track & Field and Cross Country programs.
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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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NAPA:
JULY 4: July 4th 'Napa Lights The Valley' Fireworks. Canceled, but there are community, volunteer opportunities.
JULY 4: Sunrise Rotary July 4th Parade. Canceled.
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NEWARK:
JULY 4: July 4th AlCo Firefighters Pancake Breakfast. Morning includes music, Classic Cruisers Car Club & fire truck demonstration.
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NICASIO:
JULY 3-5: 4th Of July Weekend BBQ On The Lawn. "BBQs on the Lawn" are back at Rancho Nicasio. Tickets on sale.
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NOVATO:
JULY 4: 4th Of July Parade. Community clips included in this online event.
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OAKLAND:
JULY 2: A's Patriotic Fireworks. "Join us as we welcome all fans back to the ballpark with a postgame fireworks celebration."
JULY 4: 4th Of July Concert: Rocky's Market Brooklyn Basin. "Bringing songs of freedom and celebration from around the world, in this unforgettable live sunset concert."
JULY 4: 4th Of July Farmers Market: Jack London Square. Shop for local produce & crafts.
JULY 4-5: Drink and Drive Alive Free Cab Ride.
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ORINDA:
JULY 4: The Return Of July 4th Parade. With flag-raising & music in the park.
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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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PETALUMA:
JULY 4: July 4th Bell-Ringing Ceremony: Petaluma Historical Museum. The community tradition is back.
JULY 4: Fourth of July Veterans and Community Breakfast. Festive event & proceeds benefit veterans.
JULY 4: July 4th Fireworks: Sonoma-Marin Fairgrounds. "The Fourth of July city fireworks display will be returning to Petaluma this year!"
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PIEDMONT:
JULY 4: July 4th Caravan, Decorating Contest & Block Party. No parade, but other fun planned.
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PITTSBURG:
JULY 4: July 4th Fireworks. Canceled.
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PLEASANT HILL:
JUNE 26-JULY 4: Annual Firecracker 5K Run & Walk. Fundraiser for schools.
JULY 4: July 4th Car Parade & Fireworks. Yes, fireworks! With some viewing restrictions.
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PLEASANTON:
JULY 4: Patriotic Pets Parade. A virtual event via Ridgeview Hope Church.
JULY 4: July 4th Community Concert Band at Wayside Park. Canceled.
JULY 4: Alameda County Fair 2021. The fairgrounds typically host fireworks during June-July fair season. However, this year, the fair is moved to Oct. 22-31.
JULY 4-5: Drink and Drive Alive Free Cab Ride.
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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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RICHMOND:
JULY 3: Annual July 3rd Fireworks & Fest. Canceled.
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ROHNERT PARK:
JULY 4: July 4th Fireworks Drive-In Spectacular. Limited availability, so book soon if interested. UPDATE: NOW CANCELED
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SAINT HELENA:
JULY 4: July 4th Flag Hunt & Bike Parade. Should make for a festive day! Fireworks & concert, hopefully, return in 2022.
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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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SAN PABLO:
JULY 4: July 4 Multi-Cultural Fest & Fireworks. Canceled.
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SAN RAFAEL:
JULY 1-4: Marin County Fair July 4th Virtual Fireworks. "This year the fair is virtual — and so are the fireworks."
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SAN RAMON:
JULY 4: July 4th 'Run San Ramon' 5K. Live & in-person!
JULY 4: 4th Of July Celebration Concert: Central Park. With headliner Fleetwood Mask.
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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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SANTA ROSA:
JULY 3: Lavender Daze: Bees N Blooms. Not Independence Day-related, but could be great family outing.
JULY 4: 'Red White & BOOM' Fireworks Show. Canceled.
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SARATOGA:
JULY 4: McCartysville Volunteer Band July 4th Concert. Bring a blanket ... all lawn seating.
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SAUSALITO:
JULY 4: July 4th Parade & Fireworks. Canceled.
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SCOTTS VALLEY:
JULY 4: 4th Of July Parade & Flyover. The fun starts in the afternoon!
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SEBASTOPOL:
JULY 3: July 3rd Fireworks & Music Festival. Canceled.
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SONOMA:
JULY 4: July 4th Fireworks Display. Hosted by Sonoma Volunteer Firefighters Association.
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SUISUN CITY:
JULY 4: Waterfront July 4th Fest & Fireworks. Canceled.
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VACAVILLE:
JULY 4: July 4th Musical Americana & BBQ. Entrance is free & no RSVPs needed.
JULY 4: July 4th Concert & Fireworks: CreekWalk. Pre-registration required.
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VALLEJO:
JULY 3-4: July 4th Fireworks: Six Flags Discovery Kingdom. "Start your summer off with a bang."
JULY 4: July 4th Fireworks: Vallejo Waterfront. Canceled.
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WALNUT CREEK:
JULY 1-4: July 4th Weekend 'Downtown Stages' - Check to see what performers on on tap.
JULY 4: 4th Of July Concert: Civic Park. Pack a picnic & enjoy the show!
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WATSONVILLE:
JULY 4: July 4th Spirit of Watsonville Neighborhood Parade. Community event to replace Main Street parade for 2021.
JULY 4: July 4th "Fire In The Sky" Fireworks: Airport. Rescheduled to new date.
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WINDSOR:
JULY 3: KABOOM! July 3rd Fireworks. Canceled.
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WOODACRE:
JULY 4: July 4th 'Informal' Parade. Line up behind Grace! Firefighter pancake breakfast is canceled.
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WOODSIDE:
JULY 4: Mounted Patrol July 4th Rodeo & Parade. Canceled.
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YOUNTVILLE:
JULY 4: July 4th Fireworks. Canceled.
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Patch Editorial Intern Brittany Ung contributed to this post.
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