Kick off the summer with parades, fireworks and old-fashioned fun at these Independence Day 2024 family-friendly events.
All events take place on July 4 unless otherwise noted.
EAST BAY
Alameda Fourth of July Parade
Be among the 60,000 spectators to watch the nation’s longest parade, with a route that spans 3.3 miles and attracts more than 170 entries and 2,500 participants including equestrians, dance troops, floats, antique cars, bands and more. 10am. FREE.
Park Street and Lincoln Avenue, Alameda
alamedaca.gov/RESIDENTS/Alameda-4th-of-July–Parade
Downtown Martinez Fourth of July Parade
More than 40 spirited entries will march down Main Street. 10am. FREE.
Court and Main streets, Downtown Martinez
downtownmartinez.org/4th-of-july-parade
Moraga Fourth of July Celebration
Enjoy events throughout the day, followed by a spectacular fireworks display. 11am-10pm. FREE.
Moraga Commons Park, 1425 St. Mary’s Road, Moraga
moraga.ca.us/419/july-4-celebration
Oakland A’s Fireworks
JULY 3. A fireworks show will follow the 6:40pm A’s vs. Angels game. $17 and up.
Oakland Coliseum, 7000 S. Coliseum Way, Oakland
mlb.com/athletics/schedule/2024-07
MARIN
Sausalito July 4 Festivities
Celebrate with a parade, live music, food, games and fireworks. The parade begins at 10am, followed by a town picnic in Dunphy Park. A pre-fireworks concert is at 6:30pm with pyrotechnics at 9:15pm. FREE.
Second and Main streets (parade start), Sausalito
SAN FRANCISCO
San Francisco July 4 Fireworks
Fireworks are set off from two barges on the bay with good viewing (fog permitting) from Pier 39 to Aquatic Park. 9:30pm. FREE.
The Embarcadero, San Francisco
fishermanswharf.org/events/annual-events/4th-of-july
PENINSULA
Ol’ Fashioned Fourth of July Parade
Enjoy a pancake breakfast, classic parade and festival with live music, kids’ activities and more. Breakfast: 8:30-11:30am, parade: 12pm, festival: 10am-4pm. FREE (fee for breakfast).
Main Street, Half Moon Bay
Redwood City Fourth of July Parade
The largest Independence Day parade in Northern California has been marching on since 1939. There’s also a pancake breakfast, festival and, of course, fireworks. Parade starts at 10am; fireworks from the Port of Redwood City at 9:30pm. FREE (breakfast $10).
Downtown Redwood City
SILICON VALLEY
Cupertino Independence Day Celebration
Start the day with a pancake breakfast from 7:30-11am, flag raising and children’s parade at 10am and a concert in Memorial Park Amphitheatre at 10:30am. FREE.
Various sites, Cupertino
Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular
Listen to a lineup of favorite American classics by the San Francisco Symphony and a featured vocalist, concluding with a fireworks grand finale.
7pm. $35.50 and up (discounted four packs available).
Shoreline Amphitheatre, One Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View
sfsymphony.org/buy-tickets/2023-24/swts-shoreline-4th
Great America’s Fourth of July Celebration
Spend the day enjoying rides and the waterpark, followed by fireworks with a patriotic soundtrack at the park’s closing at 9:45pm.
Advanced tickets $39.99 and up.
California’s Great America, 4701 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara
cagreatamerica.com/events/fourth-of-july-celebration
San Jose Giants Fireworks
JULY 3. See fireworks one night early after the San Jose Giants take on the Stockton Ports. 6:30pm. $20 and up.
San Jose Excite Ballpark, 588 E. Alma Ave., San Jose
milb.com/san-jose/tickets/fireworks
Rose, White and Blue Parade and Festival
This family-friendly annual festival is a celebration of diversity, public spirit and floral and agricultural heritage. Parade: 9:45am; festival: 11am-3pm. FREE.
The Alameda, San Jose