What better way to celebrate Independence Day than with fireworks fireworks, friends, BBQ's, parades and family fun?
We've compiled a huge list of local attractions to keep your family busy and having fun this Independence Day! Be sure to check the dates as some of the events are happening on Friday, July 3rd and there's even a few things going on on Sunday, July 5th! Enjoy and be sure to share with your friends!
Fremont
Fremont 4th of July Parade - July 4th at 10am.
Ardenwood Farm Independence Day Celebration - July 4th 10am to 4pm.
Alameda
Alameda County Fair & Fireworks Show to Music - July 4th at 9:30pm.
Berkeley
4th of July Celebration & Fireworks - July 4th from noon to 10pm.
Concord
4th of July Fun Run, Parade, Festival & Fireworks - July 4th all day!
Danville
4th of July Parade - July 4th from 9am to noon.
El Cerrito
WorldOne Festival: World Music & Circus Festival - July 4th all day.
Emeryville
4th of July Park Party & Fireworks Hot Spot - July 4th, all day - music starts at 4:30!
Foster City
4th of July Dog Show, Parade & Fireworks - July 4th, all day.
Half Moon Bay
Ol' Fashioned 4th of July Parade - July 4th from noon to 1pm.
Hayward
4th of July Old-Fashioned Fun & Games - July 4th AND July 5th from 3-4pm.
Livermore
July 4th Fireworks Show - July 4th at 9:30pm.
Menlo Park
4th of July Parade, Festival & Food Trucks - July 4th from 11:45am to 2:30pm.
Milpitas
Waving the Red, White & Blue Pool Party - July 4th from 1-4pm.
4th of July Fireworks and Concert - July 4th at 7pm.
Moraga
Dog Parade, Magic Show & July 4th Fireworks - July 4th all day!
Mountain View
4th of July Fireworks Spectacular with the SF Symphony at Shoreline - July 4th at 8pm.
Oakland
Free A's Post-Game Patriotic Fireworks Show - July 3rd after the game ends. Be near the Coliseum to enjoy this spectacular fireworks display.
Jack London Square July 4th Festival of Family Fun - July 4th from 11am to 4pm.
Oakley
Cityhood Fireworks Celebration - July 4th at 6pm.
Palo Alto
Summer Fest Chili Cook-Off - July 4th at noon.
Pleasanton
4th of July Patriotic Concert - July 4th at noon.
Redwood City
4th of July Parade, Festival & Fireworks - July 4th, all day!
San Francisco
4th of July Celebration - July 4th at noon.
San Jose
Fireworks Show - July 4th at 9:30pm
July 4th Fun Festival & Fireworks - July 4th at 2pm.
Fireworks Display - July 4th AND 5th following the San Jose Giants game.
San Mateo
3rd of July Highlands Fireworks Show - July 3rd at 9:30pm.
San Ramon
4th of July Picnic & Retro Beach Party in the Park - July 4th from 5-8pm.
Santa Clara
Fireworks Extravaganza at Great America - EVERY Friday and Saturday through August 15th, plus August 22nd & 29th, September 5th & 6th at 9:45. And all current or former military members get in for FREE and can bring up to 6 guests for just $19.99 each on July 3rd and July 4th.
4th of July All-City Picnic & Fireworks Extravaganza - July 4th from noon to 10pm.
What's your family's favorite way to spend the 4th of July? Share in the comments below!
