SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) – Red, white and boom!
The skies will light up over the Bay Area on July 4, & we’ll be there to cover it! Tune in to KRON 4 at 9 p.m. for our big LIVE fireworks special!
We’re bringing the biggest and best fireworks shows from all over the Bay Area. No sparklers here (although we love sparklers). It all starts Monday night at 9 p.m. Wanna join the fun live from the scene with KRON 4? Our crews will be at:Pier 39 San Francisco, Marin County Fair, Alameda County Fair, and in San Jose near the Convention CenterREAD: List of cities where you can use safe and sane fireworks
If you’re looking for something to do before the firework shows, we’ve listed several Independence Day celebrations featuring festivals, parades, cook offs and more! Check out the list below…
celebrations around the bay area
SAN FRANCISCO
Pier 39 Fourth of July Celebration
Monday, July 4, 10:00 AMFIREWORKS: YES – 9:30 PM
Witness the skies sparkle red, white and blue as PIER 39 celebrates Independence Day with fun for the whole family! Check out special exhibits West of the PIER 39 Entrance Plaza from 11am-5pm before rocking out to the Bay Area’s favorite cover band Tainted Love – The Best of the 80s Live from 5-8pm in the PIER 39 Entrance Plaza. At 9:30pm, look to the sky for The City & County of San Francisco’s spectacular fireworks display. Grab your stars and stripes and take advantage of PIER 39’s amazing 180-degree Bay views this 4th of July!EVENT INFO
LIVERMORE
4th Of July Family Fun Fireworks CelebrationMonday, July 4 at 4 p.m. FIREWORKS: YES – 9:30 PM
Join the City of Livermore and Livermore Downtown as they celebrate the 4th of July in Downtown Livermore. Fireworks display will be launched off of the top of the Parking Structure on Railroad Avenue. Family Fun, great restaurant and shopping specials and an opportunity to gather with Livermore friends and neighbors in this great American tradition.
PLEASANTON
Alameda County Fair – Concert & Fireworks Spectacular!
Monday, July 4 at 9:30 PMFIREWORKS: YES
The 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular promises to live up to its name with non-stop, razzle-dazzle fireworks set to music performed by the Oakland Symphony and we will have a Salute to Hometown Heroes Video before fireworks!
Show starts at approximately 9:30pm, with best viewing at the Budweiser Grandstand (at the Horse Racing Track).
ORINDA
Orinda July 4th Parade and Celebration
Monday, July 4 at 7:30 AM – 1:30 PMFIREWORKS: NO
On July 4th there are events for every age group starting with the annual Pancake Breakfast, flag raising ceremony, fun run, parade, live music, food, games and booths in the park following the parade. Everyone is invited to participate in the planning, sponsor a booth or event, participate in the parade, host a booth in the park, or just come and enjoy the events.
26 Orinda Way | Orinda (map)
PALO ALTO
35th Annual Summer Festival and Chili Cook Off
Monday, July 4 at 12:00 PM – 5:00 PMFIREWORKS: NO
Chili teams compete for over $2,000 in cash and prizes. Food, Beer & Margaritas, Chili, Live Music, and Stanford Federal Credit Union Ice Cream & Dessert Parlor. Kids Area includes art projects with the Palo Alto Art Center, face painting, fun sporting activities, games and more.
Free shuttle buses will run from the south parking lot of Cubberley Community Center at 4000 Middlefield Rd. from noon to 5:00 PM on the day of the event.Park – Mitchell
600 East Meadow Drive | Palo Alto (map)
SAN FRANCISCO
IndepenDANCE Family Fireworks Cruise Aboard San Francisco Spirit
Monday, July 4 at 7:15 PMFIREWORKS: YES
Presented by July4thCruises.com, this cruise will give you a chance to take in the biggest and best Independence Day Fireworks show on the west coast. It’s family friendly, includes an open bar for the adults, a live DJ for all to enjoy, and most importantly, a delicious full dinner buffet for all attendees and their families. Forget whatever plans you thought you had – this is the event for you.Hornblower Cruises – Pier 3
Pier 3 | San Francisco
NAPA
Napa County Fair & Fireworks / 4th of July Parade
Monday, July 4; Parade: 11:00 AM – MidnightFIREWORKS: YES 9:30 PM
Downtown Calistoga kicks off an All-American celebration with Napa Valley’s best 4th of July Parade! Thousands of smiling faces line the streets as friends and families marvel at the floats, the decorated cars, the live bands, and much more! Be sure to wear your red, white, and blue, wave your American flag, and bring along your family and friends to show support for your community and our great nation.
End your 4th of July celebration with the Fireworks Spectacular! Sit in the infield under the stars and enjoy a magical show!EVENT SITEDowntown Calistoga
Lincoln Avenue | CalistogaView Map | Get Directions
MOUNTAIN VIEW
4th of July Fireworks Spectacular With the San Francisco Symphony
Monday, July 4 at 8:00 PMFIREWORKS: YES
Join the San Francisco Symphony at Shoreline Amphitheatre for the annual concert and fireworks spectacular as the San Francisco Symphony celebrates the Fourth of July. This year’s main theme will be the sporting life. Witness a musical spectacle, a sonic gymnatics celebrating the joys of victory, freedom, inspiration, and hope that embody the essence of the nation’s independence. Of course, the highlight of this event will be the breathtaking fireworks display accompanied by the orchestra.Shoreline Amphitheatre
One Amphitheatre Parkway | Mountain View (map)
BERKELEY
4TH OF JULY AT THE THE BERKELEY MARINA
Monday, July 4 at 12:00 PM – 10:00 PMFIREWORKS: YES
The 4th of July is a great day to have a lot of fun. The biggest party is at the Berkeley Marina from noon-10PM with all kinds of free fun! Adventure Playground for kids, always a favorite, where children can build with hammers, nails, saws, paint and parental supervision, is open until 8PM. Get your face painted, try the giant slide, or splash in the water at the beach!
There’s yummy food trucks and booths, handmade crafts, free dragon boat rowing from 12-5PM, massages, live pony rides and carnival rides near Skates, an inflatable bouncy area, mini-train rides, giant slides, and water bubble ball rides all culminating in the grand fireworks over the water from the end of the Berkeley Pier at 9:35PM which are presented by the City of Berkeley.Berkeley Marina
201 University Avenue | Berkeley (map)
OAKLAND
July 4th Festival of Family Fun at Jack London Square
Monday, July 4 at 11:00 AM – 4:00 PMFIREWORKS: NO
Celebrate Independence Day at the Jack London Square July 4th Festival of Family Fun. This festive day will fill the waterfront with interactive activities and entertainment for both parents and children. Free to attend, the July 4th Festival of Family Fun will also feature tasty treats, music and much more! (Sorry no fireworks!)
MILPITAS
City of Milpitas July 4th Celebration
Monday, July 4 at 1:00 PM – 10:00 PMFIREWORKS: YES
On July 4th the City of Milpitas will have its annual Independence Day Celebration! Come enjoy music, food, and fun at the “Waving the Red, White & Blue” Pool Party from 1-4 pm, then rock out at the “Red White & Boom” Concert and Fireworks Show featuring Orquestra Borinquen from 7-9 pm ($3 Admission). Grab some grub at the new food trucks by Food Truck Mafia. Gates open at 5 pm, space is limited. Tickets are available for purchase at the Milpitas Community Center and Sports Center.Milpitas Sports Center
1325 E. Calaveras Blvd. | Milpitas (map)
SANTA ROSA
Monday, July 4 at 4 PM – 10:00 PMFIREWORKS: YES
More than just a fireworks show – come join us for an afternoon and evening of food, live music, kid’s activities, and fun for the the whole family!
Checkout our fantastic lineup of local bands and enjoy great food from the many local vendors who will be serving up their specialties. For the kids, we’ll have jumpy houses, face painters and more.Sonoma County Fairgrounds
1350 Bennett Valley Rd. | Santa Rosa (map)
ANTIOCH
Monday, July 4 at 9:15 PMFIREWORKS: YES
Celebrate Antioch Foundation is dedicated to continuing the celebration of our country’s birthday which also coincides with the anniversary of the naming of our city, Antioch, on July 4th, 1851.
Families and fair-goers will enjoy live entertainment, car show, Kids Zone with Family Games, prizes, food, and more.
Parade starts at 11:30 AMContra Costa County Fair
1201 W 10th St. | Antioch (map)
VALLEJO
Six Flags Discovery Kingdom July 4th Fest
Saturday July 2 through Monday July 4FIREWORKS: YES
For three consecutive days – July 2, 3, & 4 – join us for Coca-Cola® July 4th Fest as we celebrate our country, enjoy the summer and share great times with family and friends.
Fireworks, Family, and Fun! It wouldn’t be July 4th without fireworks – and we’re presenting fireworks every night all weekend long! You’ll be dazzled by brilliant fireworks displays nightly throughout Six Flags’ July 4th Fest weekend sponsored by Coca-Cola®.
By day, stroll the park snacking on scrumptious treats like churros, ice cream sundaes and funnel cakes, then gaze the eye-popping fireworks shows under the warm summer skies. It’s a recipe for a great American party!Six Flags Discovery Kingdom
1001 Fairgrounds Dr. | Vallejo (map)
CONCORD
2016 Concord July 4th Fireworks
Monday, July 4 at 4 PMFIREWORKS: YES
Celebrate Concord features a 5K/Kids run, parade, festival and fireworkds. Celebrate the 4th of July with your family on Monday July 4th, 2016 at Mt. Diablo High School. The Gates open at 4pm and the Fireworks will go off at dark.
2450 Grant St. | Concord (map)
BENECIA
Monday, July 4 from noon to 7PMFIREWORKS: YES
This event is a wonderful way to spend the 4th! Benicia’s City Park is filled with arts and crafts, delicious hot food, live entertainment and children’s activities. Fireworks start about 9 p.m. at the foot of First Street making this a great event for the whole family.Benicia’s City ParkMilitary W | Benicia