SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — Get ready for red, white and boom!
The skies will light up over the Bay Area on July 4, and KRON4 will be there to cover it.
You can enjoy the fireworks shows from San Francisco, Concord, and San Diego live from the comfort of your own home with KRON4’s July 4th Live! special starting at 9 p.m. on KRONon.
In the meantime, here’s a running list of several July 4th celebrations in the Bay Area featuring festivals, parades, and other celebrations:
ALAMEDA
July 4th Independence Day ‘Porch of July’ 2021
July 3 at noon
FIREWORKS: NO
July 4th Mayor’s Parade 2021: CANCELED
4th of July Celebration & Music 2021: USS Hornet
July 4 at 10 a.m.
FIREWORKS: NO
This event includes:
- Food, drinks, and music
- Explore exhibits and Apollo artifacts, aircraft, and more
- Flyover at 1 p.m.
ALBANY
July 4th Green, Red, White & Blue Celebration – CANCELED
AMERICAN CANYON
July 4th Parade, Festival
6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Community Park 2, 20 Benton Way
FIREWORKS: YES
This event includes:
- Parade
- Live music
ANTIOCH
Antioch 4th of July Celebration
FIREWORKS: YES – starts at 9:20 p.m.
This event includes:
- Pancake Breakfast 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the City Hall parking lot ($5 donation)
- Car Show
- Parade – 5 p.m.
- Crafts and Vendors
- Live Entertainment
Note:
- No ice chest or outside beverages allowed
- Public health guidelines: Face mask and social distancing will be enforced
- State recommends attendees be vaccinated or have had negative COVID-19 test prior to attending this event
BERKELEY
4th of July at the Berkeley Marina – CANCELED
BENICIA
July 4th Picnic in the Park and Fireworks – CANCELED
BOULDER CREEK
July 4th Downtown Fest and Virtual Parade
July 4 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
This event includes:
- Music
- Arts and crafts
- Retail shops
- Raffle
- Parade
CALISTOGA
4th of July Self-Guided Parade
FIREWORKS: NO
All homes and businesses in the city of Calistoga are invited to decorate your home or storefront in your best patriotic decor – paint the town red, white, and blue with your community spirit!
You can register your “float” to secure a place on the map, and receive event signage. Parade-goers can follow the map and vote for their favorite “floats.” Prizes will be awarded in both business and residential categories. Registration is now open.
CLAYTON
CLOVERDALE
FIREWORKS: YES
CONCORD
Concord Pavilion
FIREWORKS: YES
Celebrate Concord’s 4th of July event features a drive-in style event showing Pyro Spectacular’s award-winning fireworks show set to music. Tickets are $25 per vehicle.
Gates open at 7 p.m. and fireworks begin at dark.
Note: The event will follow all state and local county health orders at the time of the event.
CORTE MADERA – LARKSPUR
Annual Corte Madera-Larkspur Fourth of July Parade and Festival – CANCELED
CUPERTINO
July 4th Festival and Fireworks: CANCELED
DANVILLE
Kiwanis 4th of July Parade: CANCELED
DUBLIN
July 4th Safe and Sane Fireworks for sale
EL CERRITO
4th of July Festival: CANCELED
FAIRFIELD
4th of July Parade and Family Fun at the Park
FIREWORKS: NO
This event includes:
- Parade at 10 a.m.
- Family-fun activities from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the county lawn at Jefferson and Texas Streets
- Hot dog eating contest
- Best Apple Pie competition
- Music
- Bounce houses
- Relay races
- Novelty food vendors
FOSTER CITY
Rotary’s 4th of July Pancake Breakfast July 3
FIREWORKS: NO
FREMONT
FIREWORKS: NO
GILROY
4th of July Fireworks Show: YES
HALF MOON BAY
FIREWORKS: NO
This event includes:
- Pancake breakfast
- Music festival
- Free admission
- Pet-friendly
- Parade starting at noon
HEALDSBURG
July 4th Kids’ Parade and Duck Dash
July 4 from 10:#0 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Healdsburg Plaza
This event includes:
- Kids parade and duck dash
- Live music
- Activities inluding games, races, and music
- Free lemonade, hot dogs, snow cones, popcorn, and street corn
Tickets include live music, BBQ and ice cream
July 4th Fireworks Show – CANCELED
HERCULES
FIREWORKS: NO
July 4 at 9 a.m.
Run/walk along the San Francisco Bay Trail
This event includes:
- 5K run/walk
‘Celebrate Hercules July 4th Parade and Festival: CANCELED
LIVERMORE
FIREWORKS: NO
July 4th Fireworks and downtown celebration: CANCELED
MARTINEZ
FIREWORKS: NO
The Joe DiMaggio Hometown Hero Project will be displaying the famous Joltin’ Joe 22-foot Chris Craft pleasure boat starting at 10 a.m. near Field 3 of the Waterfront Park Joe DiMaggio Ballfields. Representatives of the Hometown Hero Project will be selling branded merchandise to help fund future projects related to celebrating Joe DiMaggio.
Later in the day, the Martinez Sturgeon of the Pecos League will host a game against the San Rafael Pacifics at 2 p.m. Tickets for this family-friendly activity can be purchased at the door or online at martinezsturgeon.com.
4th of July downtown parade: CANCELED
MENLO PARK
4th of July Parade and Celebration: Not planned
MILLBRAE
July 4 Beats and Brews on Broadway
MILPITAS
FIREWORKS: NO
Spirit of America July 4 Firecracker Race
MOUNTAIN VIEW
Fourth of July fireworks at Shoreline will not be taking place in 2021. Park usage on that day will remain normal – fireworks, barbecues, large gatherings, and dogs are prohibited.
NAPA
Napa Fourth of July Festival and Fireworks – CANCELED
NEWARK
July 4th Alameda County Firefighters Pancake Breakfast
Sunday, July 4 at 8 a.m.
This event includes:
- For $5 enjoy pancakes, sausage, and coffee and help support the ALCO Firefighters Association IAFF Local 55 Charity Fund
- Music
- Fire truck demonstration at 10 a.m.
NOVATO
OAKLAND
A’s vs. Red Sox postgame fireworks celebration – July 2 (game at 6:40 p.m.)
4th of July Concert: Rocky’s Market Brooklyn Basin: Songs of freedom and celebration
ORINDA
This event includes:
- 9 a.m. flag raising
- 9-10 a.m. Run for a reason
- 11 a.m. Parade begins
- 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. : Music in Community Center Park
PACIFICA
Independence Day Music Fest & BBQ: Winters Tavern
Rocket Run & Frontierland Fest: CANCELED
PALO ALTO
July 4th Fun and Music in the Park
This event includes:
- Music
- Food trucks
- Games and other activities
- No chili cook-off this year
PETALUMA
FIREWORKS: YES
July 4th Bell-Ringing Ceremony
Fourth of July Veterans and Community Breakfast
July 4th Fireworks: Sonoma-Marin Fairgrounds
PIEDMONT
July 4th Caravan, Decorating Contest & Block Party
July 4 at noon
FIREWORKS: NO
This event includes:
- Flotilla of vehicles making its way around town to bring the parade spirit to the community; keep a look out or the caravan driving down your street between noon and 1:30 p.m. on July 4
- Decorate your house or yard to show your Independence Day spirit and win an award
PITTSBURG
July 4th fireworks: CANCELED
PLEASANTON
July 4th Community Concert Band at Wayside Park: CANCELED
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.
REDWOOD CITY
July 4th Weekend Chalk Full of Fun @Home: Includes family-friendly contest with prizes!
July 4th Parade & Fireworks: CANCELED
RICHMOND
Annual July 3rd Fireworks & Fest: CANCELED
ROHNERT PARK
July 4th Fireworks Drive-In Spectacular: Limited availability, so book soon if interested
SAN FRANCISCO
FIREWORKS: YES
Mayor London Breed announced that the fireworks display will be back for the 4th of July on the San Francisco waterfront.
The fireworks are often viewable from many parts of the city, but especially along the waterfront between Aquatic Park and Pier 39.
July 4th Weekend Warriors & Thrive City Block Party: Extravaganza includes beer garden, bands, DJs, kids’ zone & pet-costume parade.
San Francisco Independence Day Pub Crawl: Hot dog eating contest!
July 4th SF Symphony Stern Grove Concert: Free, but reservations required.
July 4th Fun & Fireworks: Fisherman’s Wharf: Full day planned with everything open!
Golden Gate Park Band July 4th Concert. Not occurring in 2021. Shows to resume in August.
SAN JOSE
Rose, White and Blue 4th of July Parade & Festival
Shasta Avenue between The Alameda and Sequoia Avenue
11 a.m. — 3 p.m.
The Rose, White, and Blue Parade is a much-beloved annual event in San José’s Rose Garden–area neighborhoods along The Alameda, which has a rich history of parades, including the Carnival of Roses and the Fiesta De las Rosas. This year, the COVID-modified event will be free to the public and will feature a parked car show, live music and dance, food from local food trucks, and shops and community organizations.
July 4th Fireworks 2021: Discovery Meadow: CANCELED
July 4th Fireworks Fest: Almaden Lake Park: CANCELED
SAN JOSE
San Jose 4th of July Fireworks Celebration at Great America
Discovery Meadow, 180 Woz Way
FIREWORKS: YES
11 a.m. — 9 p.m.
The fireworks will light up the sky at approximately 8: 45 p.m.
SAN MATEO
4th Of July Concert: Central Park
SAN PABLO
July 4 Multi-Cultural Fest & Fireworks: CANCELED
SAN RAFAEL
Marin County Fair July 4th Virtual Fireworks
SAN RAMON
July 4th Run San Ramon 5K
July 4, 8 a.m.
SANTA CLARA
July 4th Fest & Fireworks 2021: CA’s Great America: Tickets sold in advance online.
July 4th All-City Picnic & Fireworks: CANCELED
SANTA CRUZ
Historic Ranch Ground Tour: Wilder Ranch State Park
Rotary’s July 4th Firecracker 5K – In-Person
SANTA ROSA
‘Red White & BOOM’ Fireworks Show: CANCELED
SAUSALITO
July 4th Parade & Fireworks CANCELED
SCOTTS VALLEY
SEBASTOPOL
July 3rd Fireworks & Music Festival: CANCELED
SONOMA
ST. HELENA
FIREWORKS: NO
On July 4, over 100 flags will be hidden throughout downtown St. Helena businesses – the downtown Flag Hunt is simple – find the most flags and win a prize. All ages are welcome to participate. For more information, visit the city’s website.
SUISUN CITY
Waterfront July 4th Fest & Fireworks: CANCELED
VACAVILLE
July 4th Musical Americana & BBQ
July 4th Concert & Fireworks: CreekWalk.
VALLEJO
Six Flags Discovery Kingdom July 4th Fest
Six Flags Discovery Kingdom
FIREWORKS: YES
From June 30 – July 4, Six Flags is the premier destination to celebrate our country, enjoy the summer, and share great times with friends. Independence Day is more than just a holiday, it’s the ultimate American tradition. Coca-Cola July 4th Fest has everything you need for a star-spangled visit: exclusive ride times, fireworks all five nights, festive foods, and more!
WALNUT CREEK
July 4th Weekend ‘Downtown Stages’
4th Of July Concert: Civic Park
WINDSOR
KABOOM! July 3rd Fireworks: CANCELED
WOODSIDE
Mounted Patrol July 4th Rodeo & Parade: CANCELED
YOUNTVILLE
July 4th Fireworks: CANCELED
