Saratoga July 4th Guide To Fireworks, Parades & More 2019

SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA, CA – Looking for Independence Day celebrations in your area? Check out Patch's annual event guide with details to the 2019 hometown happenings in Saratoga and throughout the South Bay.

Find an event near you, don your red, white and blue, and Happy Fourth of July 2019!

Do note dates as not all events occur on Thursday, July 4, and double-check with event organizers to confirm times and locations in case activities were updated or changed since posted.

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APTOS:

JULY 4: 4th of July 'World's Shortest Parade' & Festivities. "The Aptos’ 'World’s Shortest Parade' has gained national recognition as one of the top seven 4th of July parades by the prestigious Condé Nast Traveler."

• Pancake Breakfast: 7:30 a.m. -10 a.m.
• Worlds Shortest Parade: 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
• Party in the Park: 12 p.m.-4 p.m. at Aptos Village Park, 100 Aptos Creek Road, Aptos, CA

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CAPITOLA:

JULY 3: July 3rd Twilight Concert: Todd Morgan + Emblems. Kick off the holiday with a free concert.

• 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• Capitola Esplanade, 100 Monterey Ave., Capitola, CA 95010

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CUPERTINO:

JULY 4: 4th of July Parade, Concert & Fireworks. Featuring pancake breakfast, carnival, parade, too.

• Festivities: 7:30 a.m.– 12 p.m. Memorial Park, 10185 N Stelling Rd., Cupertino, California 95014
• Free Swimming: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. BlackBerry Farm Swimming Pool, 21979 San Fernando Ave, Cupertino, California 95014
• Fireworks Show: 9:30 p.m. – 10 p.m. Creekside Park, 10445 Miller Ave, Cupertino, California 95014

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FELTON:

JULY 4: 4th of July Family Fun 2019: Roaring Camp Railroads. "Bring out the entire family and friends for a fun-filled day of games, live music and an all-American barbecue. See why the west was wild aboard our Redwood Forest Steam Train as you witness shootouts between famed lawmen and notorious outlaws during our Great Train Robbery."

• Begins at 11 a.m.
• Roaring Camp Railroads, 5401 Graham Hill Road, Felton, California 95018

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GILROY:

JULY 4: July 4th Fireworks Show 2019: Free. "The best location to watch the show is Gilroy High School and surrounding areas."

• 9 p.m.
• Fireworks show begins at dusk
• Gilroy High School Sports Field, 750 W. Tenth Street, Gilroy, CA 95020

JULY 4-7: Gilroy Gardens' 4th of July Weekend BBQ. Tickets on sale, and menu sounds delicious!

• BBQ: 12 p.m. and 1 p.m.
• Park hours 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Gilroy Gardens, 3050 Hecker Pass Rd, Gilroy, California 95020

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HALF MOON BAY:

JULY 4: Ol' Fashioned 4th of July Parade & BBQ. " This year marking its 49th rendition, Half Moon Bay's beloved Ol' Fashioned 4th of July Parade and Block Party takes over Main Street, transforming the charming downtown into a pulsating Coastsider take on a mini-Mardi Gras style."

• 4th of July Pancake Breakfast: City Hall parking lot, 501 Main St. Half Moon Bay, CA - 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
• Parade - 12 p.m., Main street, Half Moon Bay, CA
• Red, White and Blue Community BBQ - 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. City Hall parking lot

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LOS ALTOS:

JULY 4: Glorious July 4th Fest & Concert. "Celebrate the 4th of July with live music by the Ye Olde Towne Band and the Unicorns, family games, and food for sale!"

• Shoup Park, 400 University Ave, Los Altos, California 94022
• 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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LOS ALTOS HILLS:

JULY 4: 4th of July Parade. "Down Fremont Road and conclude at Gardner Bullis School where you can meet your friends and neighbors for a refreshing beverage and a juicy watermelon treat!"

• 9:30 a.m.

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LOS GATOS:

JULY 4: 4th of July Symphony In The Park & Festival. Day includes bounce houses, face painting, photo booths, Billy Jones Wildcat Railroad and Carousel, and a performance by children’s group, The Hipwaders, beer and wine garden, food trucks and snacks!

• Oak Meadow Park, 233 Blossom Hill Rd, Los Gatos, California 95032
• 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

JULY 4: Celebrate Fourth of July with Los Gatos Ballet. Fundraiser event.

• 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

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MENLO PARK:

JUNE 28: Porta Blu Cooking: 4th of July BBQ 2019 by Hotel Nia. "Space is limited and reservations are required. $25 per person."

• 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
• Hotel Nia, Autograph Collection, 200 Independence Drive, Menlo Park, CA 94025

JULY 4: Fourth of July Parade & Celebration. "A wonderful community event enjoyed by all ages and is the largest event organized by the City of Menlo Park."

• Parade: 11:45 a.m. Meet at Santa Cruz Avenue and Chestnut Street, Menlo Park, CA
• Celebration: Noon-2:30 p.m.Burgess Park, Alma Street and Burgess Drive. Menlo Park, CA

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MILPITAS:

JULY 4: July 4th 'Red, White & Boom' Fireworks & Concert. Tickets on sale!

• Milpitas Sports Center, 1325 E Calaveras Blvd, Milpitas, CA 95035
• 1 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

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MORGAN HILL:

JULY 3: Freedom Fest Patriotic Sing & Family Music Fest.

• Freedom Fest Patriotic Sing: 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.
• Family Music Fest: 8 p.m. – 11 p.m.
• Downtown Amphitheater Community & Cultural Center, 17000 Monterey Rd, Morgan Hill, CA 95037

JULY 4: July 4th Parade, 5K, Car Cruise & Fireworks.

• 5K Run /Walk & Kids' 1 Mile: 7:45 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• Freedom Fest Parade: 10 a.m. to 1 pm.
• Freedom Fest Car Show & Cruise: 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Fireworks On the Green:

• Gates open 4 p.m.
• Live music at 5 p.m.
• Patriotic Sing & Old-fashioned pie eating contest: 7:30 p.m.
• Live music : 8:30 p.m.
• Fireworks begin around 9:30 p.m.

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MOUNTAIN VIEW:

JULY 4: July 4th Fireworks On-Water 2019: Shoreline Lake. Super viewing of the fireworks show, plus boat rentals, BBQ, picnic options & more.

• Shoreline Park & Lake, 3160 N Shoreline Blvd, Mountain View, California 94043
• 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

JULY 4: July 4th Fireworks & SF Symphony: Shoreline. "One of Northern California's longest running fireworks events returns to Shoreline Amphitheatre on July 4th with the San Francisco Symphony in a special celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing."

• 8 p.m.
• Shoreline Amphitheatre At Mountain View, 1 Amphitheatre Pkwy, Mountain View, California 94043

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PALO ALTO:

JULY 4: July 4th Chili Cook-Off & Summer Festival. "Bounce houses, outdoor lawn games, arts and crafts and more will be available!"

• 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
• Chili tasting begins at 1:30 p.m.
• Mitchell Park, 600 East Meadow Drive, Palo Alto, CA

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REDWOOD CITY:

JULY 4: July 4th Parade, 5K & Fireworks

• Pancake Breakfast: 7:30-10:30am
• Parade Run 5K: 8 am Arguello and Marshall Streets.
• July 4th Parade: 10 am
• Festival: 9 am-5 pm
• Carnival: after parade until 10 pm
• Fireworks :Start at approximately 9:30p

JULY 4: July 4th RC.ParadeRun. A family-friendly 5K run/walk.

• 8 a.m.
• Benefits Redwood City Education Foundation

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SAN FRANCISCO:

JULY 4: July 4th Fest & Fireworks 2019: Fisherman's Wharf.

• Fisherman's Wharf, 100 Jefferson St., San Francisco, CA, 94133
• 9:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.
• Fireworks about 9:30 p.m.

JULY 4: July 4th Celebration & Fireworks 2019: Pier 39.

• The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94133
• 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
• MUSTACHE HARBOR - Yacht Rock Explosion from 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.
• Fireworks at approximately 9:30 p.m.

JULY 4 & 7: Golden Gate Park Band July 4th Concert.

• Music Celebrating American Independence
• 1 p.m.
• Spreckels Temple of Music in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA 94118

JULY 4: After Dark: Things That Go BOOM! "Lose yourself in over 650 interactive exhibits exploring perception, art, and science at our adults-only After Dark."

• 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
• Exploratorium, The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94111

JULY 4: Speakeasy 4th of July Fireworks Cruise. "This themed July 4th Fireworks cruise will transport you back to the 20s."

• Fume Blanc Commodore, McCovey Cove, Giants Promenade, San Francisco, CA 94111

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SAN JOSE:

JULY 4: July 4th Fireworks 2019: Discovery Meadow. With entertainment!

• 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
• Fireworks at approximately 9:30 p.m.
• Discovery Meadow, West San Carlos Street & Woz Way, San Jose, CA

JULY 4: July 4th Rose, White & Blue Parade & Festival. After the parade, enjoy a fun afternoon of food, music and relaxation on The Alameda.

• 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
• Parade start 10 a.m.

JULY 4: July 4th Family Fest & Fireworks 2019: Almaden Lake Park. Patriotic, fun-filled, family-friendly event.

• 3 p.m.
• Fireworks begin about 30 minutes after sunset
• Almaden Lake Park, 6099 Winfield Blvd, San Jose, CA 95120

JULY 4: July 4th Family Fun & Fireworks at Fairgrounds. Tickets on sale.

• 12 p.m. – 10 p.m.
• Santa Clara County Fairgrounds, 344 Tully Road, San Jose, CA 95111

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SANTA CLARA:

JULY 4: 4th of July All-City Picnic & Fireworks Extravaganza. Day includes music, carnival games, swimming, food and ends with fireworks show.

• 12 p.m. – 10 p.m.
• Fireworks: 9:30 p.m.
• Central Park, 909 Kiely Blvd, Santa Clara, CA 95051

JULY 4: 4th of July Fun & Fireworks 2019: Great America. Plus, current and past military members (with valid ID) get in free!

• Park hours: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• Fireworks approximately: 9:45 p.m.
• California's Great America, 4701 Great America Pkwy, Santa Clara, California 95054

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SANTA CRUZ:

JULY 4: July 4th 2019 Firecracker Run "There are three distances - something for the whole family - a 10K, a 5K and a 1K for the kids."

• Kids’ 1K: 8 a.m.
• 10K: 8:30 a.m.
• 5K: at 8:40 a.m.

JULY 4: Old-Fashioned July 4th & Parade 2019: Wilder Ranch. Family parade, games, crafts area, live big-band music, living history.

• Wilder Ranch State Park, 1401 Coast Rd, Santa Cruz, CA
• Admission free.

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SARATOGA:

JULY 4: Independence Day Celebration. With Color Guard, McCartysville Volunteer Band, actors in costume as American historical characters, youth chorus and sing-alongs of patriotic tunes, children's/family parade and free popsicles for all.

• 9:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
• Kevin Moran Park, 12415 Scully Ave., Saratoga, CA

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SCOTTS VALLEY:

JULY 4: 4th Of July Parade & Fireworks. "Parade, flyover, fireworks, BBQ, live bands, games, petting zoo and much more!"

• Skypark, 361 Kings Village Road, Scotts Valley, CA 95066
• 3 p.m. to 9:45 p.m.
• Tickets $6 in advance/$8 on July 4th/4 & under free

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WATSONVILLE:

JULY 3: July 3rd 'Fire In The Sky' Fireworks & Flyovers. "Kick-off your Independence Day celebration early! Games, food, fireworks."

• Watsonville Municipal Airport, 100 Aviation Way # A, Watsonville, California 95076
• 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

JULY 4: 'Spirit of Watsonville' 4th of July Parade. Chairs can be placed along route in the morning.

• Main Street from St. Patrick’s Church to First Street, Watsonville, CA
• 12 p.m.

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WOODSIDE:

JULY 4: July 4th AMERICANA SWING NIGHT 2019: Filoli. Swing dancing & lawn games at the grand estate and gardens.

• Filoli Historic House & Garden, 86 Cañada Road,Woodside, CA 94062
• 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

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