What better way to celebrate Independence Day than with fireworks, friends, BBQ's, parades and family fun?
We've compiled a huge list of local attractions to keep you busy and having fun this Independence Day! Be sure to check the dates as some of the events are happening over the weekend before the 4th and there's even a fireworks show on the 5th and throughout the summer! Enjoy and be sure to share this article with your friends! (List is alphabetical after Fremont, Newark and Union City.)
Fremont
Fremont 4th of July Parade ~ July 4, 2016 at 10am
Independence Day Celebration at Ardenwood Farm ~ July 4, 2016 at 10am
Alameda
4th of July Parade ~ July 4, 2016 at 10am
USS Hornet Museum July 4th Celebration
Berkeley
Independence Day Celebration at Berkeley Marina
Cupertino
Children's Parade and Carnival
Danville
4th of July Parade
El Cerrito
worldOne 4th of July Festival
Foster City
4th of July Celebration and Fireworks
Livermore
July 4th Fireworks Celebration
Menlo Park
4th of July Parade & Celebration
Milpitas
4th of July Celebration
Moraga
Fun Run, Dog Parade, Children's Bike Parade, Magic Show, Fireworks & More
Mountain View
4th of July Fireworks Spectacular with San Francisco Symphony
Oakland
Saturday, July 2, 2016 Fireworks following the A's game. Be near the Coliseum to enjoy this spectacular fireworks display.
Jack London Square Festival of Family Fun
Palo Alto
Annual Summer Festival and Chili Cook-off
Pleasanton
Alameda County Fair & Fireworks Spectacular ~ July 4, 2016 at 9:30pm
Redwood City
4th of July Parade - A Family 4th Celebration
Old Fashioned 4th of July for Children and Adults
Richmond
Craneway Pavillion on the Richmond Waterfront on July 3, 2016
San Francisco
Jazz Festival July 2nd and July 3rd
4th of July Celebration at Pier 39
San Jose
Discovery Meadow Fireworks Show
Red, White and Blue Parade
SJ Giants Post Game Fireworks ~ July 4th and 5th
San Mateo
4th of July Parade and Celebration
San Ramon
San Ramon Central Park
Santa Clara
All-City Picnic and Fireworks Extravaganza
Fireworks at Great America (MANY days all summer long!)
