California Events
Pictured is Huntington Beach 4th of July Parade
Thursday, July 4, 2024
AHWAHNEE: The Plunge Music Fest July 3-7, 2024. 5-day music festival with main entertainment DJ-driven! The festival, located in a beautiful sunlit valley, also includes catered meals, live music acts, and DJs, a full bar, pool, and hot tub. Location: 46516 Opah Dr., Ahwahnee, CA $200-up, plungefest.com
ALAMEDA: 4th of July Parade Longest Independence Day parade in the nation with 3.3 mile route.
ALAMEDA: USS Hornet 4th of July, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. with food, music and fun.
ALBANY: 4th of July Celebration Concert in the Park 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Low key fun to launch your celebration.
ALHAMBRA: Concert & Fireworks Show in Almansor Park 4-9 p.m. Fireworks conclude the festival at 9 p.m.
ALISO VIEJO: 4th of July Celebration with low level fireworks show
ALTADENA: The Bunny Museum is open. Location: 2605 N. Lake Avenue Altadena, CA. Call: (626) 798-8848, $, thebunnymuseum.com
AMERICAN CANYON:
4th of July Parade, Fireworks
4th of July Festivities Parade and Fireworks Show at Community Park II, 20 Benton Way cityofamericancanyon.org
ANAHEIM HILLS: 4th of July Parade July 4, 2024, 1 p.m. from Canyon High School The day includes 5K Firecracker Run 7 a.m. at Canyon High School, Yankee Doodle Dog Show 9 a.m., and Peralta Park Food, Music and Fireworks Show 3-10 p.m. Fireworks start at 9 p.m. anaheim.net
ANTIOCH: 4th of July Parade & Fireworks plus concerts and kids entertainment. The parade starts at 4 p.m. with a full schedule of events leading up to the fireworks show at approx. 9:20 p.m. at Rivertown.
APPLE VALLEY: 4th of July Celebration and Fireworks at Lenny Brewster Sports Complex
APTOS: World's Shortest 4th of July Parade on Soquel Drive and Party in the Park 11 a.m. -4 p.m. with concert by James Durbin and the Lost Boys
ARROYO GRANDE: Arroyo Grande Village 4th of July Concert, with hot dogs and beer & wine sales.
ATASCADERO: Fourth of July Music Festival will again take place on July 4, 2024, 4-8 p.m. at Atascadero Lake Park. Bremen Town and Rag Top Band perform. Great musical acts, food & drinks! General Admission is free to the music festival. If you want to be closer to the music there is a reserved VIP area and VIP Plus to get into the front row! Music begins at 4 p.m. Don't forget to bring your camp chair or blanket. atascadero4thofjuly.org
ATWATER: 4th of July Celebration includes Parade, at 9 a.m. Line-Up begins at Foster’s Freeze on Winton Way. Parade turns left onto Broadway, and left onto 3rd St. Parade ends past Ralston Park at Ivy. Run for Independence 7:30 a.m. Festival at Ralston Park 9 a.m.-4 p.m. is free. Fireworks and Concert with Flashback band at 6 p.m. at Castle Air Base cost $15/car or $5 walk-in. atwater4thofjuly.com
AUBURN: Family Fourth of July Celebration Parade kicks off at 10:30 a.m. down Lincoln Way and ending at the Auburn Dam Overlook Park. At 4 p.m., Fireworks & Food Fest at Railhead Park where food, beer and cocktails are sold. There will also be face painting, watermelon eating contest and more! There is live entertainment, and a fabulous firework show closes the event which is free to the public. auburnchamber.net
AVALON: 4th of July Golf Cart Parade, Concerts and Fireworks Display
AVILA BEACH: Avila Beach Pancake Breakfast 8:30-11 a.m. $10, $5 child meals. At 11 a.m. the Doggie Parade takes place, $5 donation, avilabeachcc.com
BAKERSFIELD: Fireworks Show The Park at River Walk
BEAUMONT: 4th of July Freedom Festival Concerts and Fireworks Show. Entertainment areas and fun all afternoon long. Free
BIG BEAR LAKE: Independence Day Fireworks are shot from a barge on the lake and are visible for miles. Half hour fireworks show is billed as Southern California's largest 4th of July fireworks show.
BISHOP: 4th of July Fireworks & Concerts in the Park
BREA: Country Fair July 4, 2024, 7 a.m.-3 p.m. at City Hall Park. Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast, Country Fair, Car Show, Most Beautiful Bow Wow, Kiddie Parade, Swimming at the Plunge. Location: 401 S. Brea Blvd., Brea, CA. Free, ci.brea.ca.us
BRIDGEPORT: 4th of July July 3-6, 2024. Pancake Breakfast, 5 Mile Run, Parade on Main at 10 a.m. " Red, White and Blue, and Liberty, Too", Horseshoes, Mud Volleyball, Watermelon Eating Contest, Greased Pole Climb, Find Money in a Haystack, Concert with Side FX, Fireworks at the airport after dark (9 p.m. approx.) bridgeportcalifornia.com
BUENA PARK: Knott's Berry Farm 4th of July Fireworks. Join 4th of July activities for everyone. At 9:30 p.m., watch the dazzling Independence Day fireworks show. Park closes at 11 p.m.
BURNEY: Burney Basin Days,"Falling in Love"! July 4-7, 2024. Includes Friday Night Social with Billies at Rex Club. Saturday is Lions Breakfast 7-11 a.m., Craft Faire 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Bed Races at 10 a.m., Kiddie Parade at 10:50 a.m., and The Burney Basin Days Parade at 11 a.m. Free Fireworks Show held at Burney High School Football Field, where gates open at 5 p.m. for the 10 p.m. show. Sunday is Lions Breakfast 7-11 a.m. burneychamber.com, facebook.com/burney.chamber
BURBANK: Starlight Bowl Concerts featuring Billy Nation, Billy Joel tribute and Mirage, Fleetwood Mac tribute. Burbank Starlight Bowl Concerts, 1249 Lockheed View Drive, Burbank, California 91504 Tickets $15-up, starlightbowl.com
CALIFORNIA CITY: 4th of July Extravaganza, 6 p.m. the fun begins. Fireworks around 9 p.m. Location: Central Park, 10350 Heather Ave., California City, CA. Free, californiacitychamber.com
CALISTOGA: 4th of July Parade, Concerts, Makers Market and Laser Light Show Grand Finale.
CAMBRIA: 4th of July Celebration in Shamel Park.
CARSLBAD: Legoland California 4th of July Fireworks
CARLSBAD: Fourth of July BBQ & Annual Firework Display, 5-9:30 p.m. by Park Hyatt Aviara Resort Golf Club & Spa. Resort is hosting its own BBQ and Fireworks Display. Location: 7100 Aviara Resort Drive Carlsbad, CA 92011 $155, parkhyattaviara.com/ summer-series
CAYUCOS: 4th of July Parade & Fireworks. Parade at 10 a.m. and Fireworks at beach near the pier around 9 p.m. (after dark). Sand Sculpture Contest 4 a.m.-10 a.m. Prizes for adults and kids. Parade at 10 a.m. Front Street Faire is open until 6 p.m. For great food, try the Lions Club BBQ Fireworks at the pier 9 p.m. No tickets necessary. Fireworks are free to the public and there are many great spots to watch them from town and the beach. cayucoschamber.com
CERRITOS: Let Freedom Ring July 4, 2024, 4-9 p.m. at Civic Center includes rides, food trucks, entertainment and a bell-ringing ceremony. The evening culminates with a fireworks show at Cerritos High School at 9 p.m. Free, cerritos.us
CHESTER: 4th of July Parade, Fireworks, 11 a.m. in Downtown Chester, plus craft fair in the park
CLAREMONT: 4th of July Celebration Festival, Pancake Breakfast Parade, Concert, Fireworks
COLUMBIA: 4th of July Celebration 11 a.m.-4 p.m. on Main Street. Parade, patriotic concert, dance in the street, and try your skill at the many contests Free, visitcolumbiacalifornia.com
CORONA: 4th of July Parade and Fireworks Show, plus a great concert before the fireworks.
CORONADO: 4th of July Parade and Fireworks Over the Bay
COVINA: 4th of July Car Show and Music Festival, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. in Covina Park. Free, covinaca.gov
COVINA: Covina Summer Concerts presents a patriotic concert with Covina Concert Band
CUPERTINO: 4th of July celebration with Pancakes, a Concert
CUPERTINO: Cupertino Summer Concerts with Phil n the Blanks presenting an Independence Day Celebration Concert. Band performs rock classics and R&B dance music from the 70s to today's latest hits - older songs that are already classics and new ones that will be.
DANA POINT: 4th of July Fireworks in the Dana Point Harbor 9-9:30 p.m. Free to see, and there are harbor cruises to watch the show. Fireworks can be seen from Doheny State Beach as well, 25300 Dana Point Harbor Drive Dana Point, CA. danapoint.org
DANVILLE: 4th of July Parade, 9 a.m. Celebrating Businesses of the San Ramon Valley
DEL MAR: San Diego County Fair "Get Out There", June 12-July 7, 2024, closed Mondays & Tuesdays. Special Fireworks Spectacular at Grandstand Stage - General admission standing room only ticket is free, $20-25 for upgrades with seats . San Diego County Fair is the largest annual event in San Diego County and the sixth largest fair in the US. Address: 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. Del Mar, CA 92014. $tickets, sdfair.com
ELK GROVE: Salute to the Red, White and Blue 5-10 p.m. at Elk Grove Regional Park. Fireworks, Concert & Let Freedom Ride bike parade at 6p, concert with Agents of Rock band at 7:30 p.m. and fireworks spectacular set to the soundtrack from 93.7 The River at 9:40p. Location: 9950 Elk Grove Florin Rd, Elk Grove, CA. At 4:30 p.m. Red and Blue shuttle lines provide shuttle service from town to the park every 15 minutes. Free, elkgrovecity.org
EL SEGUNDO: 4th of July 10 a.m.-9 p.m. at Recreation Park. Events 10a-3p include a hula hoop contest, pie eating contest, watermelon eating contest, water balloon toss, diaper derby, sack races, and food trucks. From 5 to 9p concert, food booths, and more! Location: Stevenson Field And George Brett Field, 401 Sheldon Street El Segundo, CA. Wristbands are required $5, elsegundo.org
ESCONDIDO: Concert & 4th of July Fireworks, free in Grape Day Park.
EUREKA: 4th of July Festival and Fireworks Downtown Festival with free fireworks show over Humboldt Bay
FERNDALE: 4th of July Parade, Fire Engine Rides
FOLSOM: Folsom PRCA Rodeo July 3-5, 2024 at Dan Russell Rodeo Arena, General admission $30, folsomrodeo.com | rodeo
FOSTER CITY: Special Foster City July 4, 2024 Celebration concert with Fog City Swampers, Heartland Rock tribute Food available for purchase, or bring a picnic and chairs. The beautiful Ryan Park lines Central Lake, providing a scenic setting for the exciting summer concert series.
FREMONT: 4th of July Parade Peace, Love and Fremont is the theme for the 2024 Parade which begins at 10 a.m. and lasts approx. 2 hours in a mile-long route.
FULLERTON: Fullerton Market 4th of July Celebration in Downtown Fullerton Plaza. Location: 125 E. Wilshire Avenue, Fullerton, CA Free, cityoffullerton.com
GALT: 4th of July Celebration 7:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Officer Tonn Memorial Run, Independence Day Parade, Live Music, Family Fun Zone and Fireworks in the Pool at the Gora Aquatic Center! The street markets starts at 9 a.m. The parade begins at 9:30 a.m. Street Market will follow on the Fourth Street Promenade! Don't miss the fireworks at 9:30 p.m. All of the event details, including the parade entry application, can be found at: cityofgalt.org/IDC
GILROY: 4th of July Fireworks Show approx. 9:30-10 p.m. originating from Gilroy High School, 750 W 10th Street. Fireworks can be viewed from nearby neighborhoods and at Christmas Hill Park. Residents are encouraged to avoid the traffic by walking or biking to see the show. Free, cityofgilroy.org/fireworks
GOLETA: Stowe House Old Fashioned 4th of July, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
GRASS VALLEY: 4th of July Fireworks over the Dorsey interchange Hwy 49 & Dorsey Overpass. Free to see
HALF MOON BAY: Red, White and Blue 4th of July Parade and Block Party.
HERCULES: 4th of July Fireworks at the Bayfront after dark are presented by the City of Hercules. Location: Bayfront Blvd. Hercules, CA. Free, herculesca.gov (listed under calendar of events)
HOLLYWOOD: Hollywood Bowl July Fourth Fireworks Spectacular with Harry Connick, Jr. July 4, 2024, 7:30 p.m. at Hollywood Bowl. Location: 2301 N Highland Ave., Los Angeles, CA. $, hollywoodbowl.com
HOLLYWOOD: Forever Summer Concert Season - July Fourth Fireworks Spectacular with Harry Connick, Jr. July 4, 2024, 7:30 p.m. at Hollywood Bowl. Location: 2301 N Highland Ave., Los Angeles, CA. $, hollywoodbowl.com
HUNTINGTON BEACH: 4th of July Parade and Fireworks. Parade starts at 10 a.m., Fireworks on the beach at 9 p.m. Spend the day at the beach starting with a pancake breakfast in Lake Park and the Surf City Run before the parade marches down Main Street from Pacific Coast Highway to Yorktown Ave. starting at 10 a.m. Fireworks can be seen at the beach at 9 p.m. Free! hb4thof july.org
INDEPENDENCE: Celebrate Independence July 3-4, 2024 with July 4 flag raising at 6:45 a.m.; pancake breakfast in Dehy Park 6:30-9 a.m.; arts & crafts show on City Hall Lawn 8 a.m.-12 p.m.; Parade 10 a.m. on Highway 395; Pie Social 12 p.m.; Kids Games 2 p.m. in Dehy Park; Deep Pit BBQ 4-6:30 p.m. in Dehy Park; Fireworks at Independence Airport at dusk. bishopvisitor.com
IRVINE: 4th of July Spectacular Concert & Fireworks Finale features the music of Chicago $tickets | Ladera Ranch hosts a fun run, 4th of July Parade, Concert and Fireworks Show
IRWINDALE: 4th of July Spectacular Fireworks Show July 4, 2024, 9 p.m. at Irwindale Park. There's no other entertainment or food. It's a fireworks show. However, you can join the city's Red, White & You BBQ on June 29, 2024 Location: 5050 Irwindale Blvd., Irwindale, CA. irwindaleca.gov
JULIAN: 4th of July Parade at Noon. See the Small Town Big Parade
KING CITY: King City 4th of July Parade 10:30-11:30 a.m. at 2nd Street - Broadway, ends at Mildred Street. Free to see, kingcity.com or kingcitychamber.com
LAGUNA BEACH: Sawdust Festival "Where Art Meets Magic" June 28-September 1, 2024, 11 a.m. daily at Sawdust Festival Grounds. Fine arts, entertainment and sawdust. Location: 935 Laguna Canyon Rd., Laguna Beach, CA. $12, sawdustartfestival.org
LAGUNA BEACH: Pageant of the Masters and Festival of the Arts, A La Mode: The Art of Fashion, through August 30, 2024. The Pageant in a star-lit amphitheater features tableaux vivants (living pictures) that are faithful re-creations of classical and contemporary works of art in which real people pose to look exactly like the subjects in original paintings and sculptures. Pageant $35-up, or Festival only $10-15, foapom.com
LAGUNA BEACH: Art A-Fair Festival through September 1, 2024. Features 115 known artists in a juried art show and sell, along with entertainment, concerts and food available for purchase. Location: 777 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna, Beach, CA. $10 or season pass $15, art-a-fair.com
LAGUNA BEACH: Fireworks show from Monument Point in Heisler Park, visible at Main Beach at 9 p.m. visitlagunabeach.com
LAGUNA HILLS: City of Laguna Hills Fourth of July Celebration and Fireworks Show 6-10 p.m. at Laguna Hills Community Center. $2 Carnival rides, games, bounce house, Identity Theft band, food trucks, and fireworks at 9 p.m. Bring blankets and chairs. Free admission, ci.laguna-hills.ca.us
LAGUNA NIGUEL: Fireworks, pancake breakfast, fun run and concert with The Suffragettes. Free, cityoflagunaniguel.org
LA HABRA: 4th of July Fireworks, 4-9:30 p.m. at La Bonita High School. Get ready for an exciting firework show accompanied by tasty food, fun games, and live music. Location: 1440 West Whittier Boulevard, La Habra, CA Tickets $5-10 approx., lahabraca.gov
LAKE ALMANOR: 4th of July Fireworks at Sundown
LAKE FOREST: 4th of July Parade - Family, Fun and Freedom is 2024 theme for 9:30 a.m. parade, now in its 31st year in 2024!
LAKEPORT: 4th of July Celebration at Library Park, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Street Fair, Craft Vendors, Food Trucks, Beer & Wine Booth and Fireworks Over the Lake. lakeportmainstreet.com/ 4th-of-july-street-fair/
LANCASTER: 4th of July Fireworks Show at Antelope Valley Fairgrounds. Free admission, cityoflancasterca.org
LA VERNE: 4th of July Parade & Fireworks Show. Parade is free to see, fireworks show & concert charges $20.
LEMOORE: Lemoore Independence Day Celebration with Fireworks at Tachi Palace Casino, open to the public & free. Doors and entertainment begin at 6 p.m. Fireworks at 9:15 p.m. Enjoy music, food vendors, and bring your own lawn chairs or use the bleachers in lot 2 for seating. Location: 17225 Jersey Avenue, Lemoore, CA. Free admission, tachipalace.com
LINCOLN: 4th of July Parade and Fireworks are highlights of a full day of activities and games
LIVERMORE: New, Family-Friendly Fourth of July Celebration in lieu of the discontinued Fireworks Show. Livermore citizens must go to other cities to see fireworks displays, thanks to the 7000+ tourists who came to Livermore last year to share what was intended to be a local, community celebration. The new event at Livermore Municipal Airport 10 a.m.-2 p.m. features food for sale, The Groove Objective band, and you can browse aircraft. Free, livermoreca.gov
LIVINGSTON: Livingston 4th of July is held July 4-7, 2024 with Festival at City Hall and Max Foster Sports Complex. Fireworks Show Friday July 5, 2024, 9:20 p.m. Free, facebook.com/ livingstoncarecreation
LONG BEACH: Fireworks from Queen Mary but not in the Alamitos Bay this year due to licensing issues. Observe the awe-inspiring fireworks. Harbor Cruises are available till sold out harbor-cruises.com
LOS ANGELES: Los Angeles Anime Festival Anime Expo July 4-7, 2024 Anime convention. Los Angeles Convention Center anime-expo.org
LOS GATOS: Los Gatos 4th of July Symphony in the Park July 4, 2024, 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
MAMMOTH LAKES: Independence Day Celebration July 3-4, 2024. The Village at Mammoth Chihuahua Races and live music with Fireworks at the Village at 9 p.m. On Thursday July 4 start with Lions Club Pancake Breakfast, then Footloose Freedom Mile before the annual town parade at 11 a.m. at Old Mammoth Road and Main Street. Pops in the Park is 2-3 p.m. in Shady Rest Park. mammothmountain.com
MARTINEZ: Martinez 4th of July Parade & Fireworks make for a full day of fun. The parade is downtown while the fireworks from Pyro Spectaculars starts at 9 p.m. and is seen over the Shoreline.
MARYSVILLE: 4th of July Fireworks. City of Marysville July 4th Fireworks. The City, along with amazing sponsors have created a night to remember at Riverfront MX Park. Come around 6:30 p.m. for music and fun. Show starts around 9:30 p.m. Bring a blanket or chairs, or simply sit on the grass - no matter where you sit, you'll have a great view of the show! facebook.com/ events/ 771781828356249/?ref=newsfeed
MENLO PARK: 4th of July Celebration with Parade and a concert in Burgess Park.
MILLBRAE: Millbrae Beats, Brews & Vines 12-3:30 p.m. Special 4th of July celebration with bands A Cut Above 12 p.m. and Busta Groove 2 p.m. Music, drinks, dancing and food at Central Park, 477 Lincoln Circle, Millbrae, CA Free, facebook.com/cityofmilbrae
MILPITAS: 4th of July Celebration Concert with headlining act Con Brio and Fireworks Show
MISSION VIEJO: July 4th Street Faire, Musical Entertainment with bands and Fireworks Spectacular 12-9 p.m. Location: Olympiad between Marguerite and Melinda, Free, cityofmissionviejo.org
MOKELUMNE HILL: Mokelumne Hill 4th of July Parade 11 a.m. on Main Street. Pancake Breakfast at Town Hall 7:30-11 a.m. plus entertainment and more after the parade. mokehill.org
MORAGA: Summer Concert Series, a free event at Moraga Commons, features the band House Rockers performing Rock & Soul. 4th of July Dog Parade usually at 11 a.m.; All day games, food, fun 11 a.m. Concert at 7 p.m. Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Free, moragarec.com
MORENO VALLEY: City Of Moreno Valley 4th Of July Parade, Fun Fest & Fireworks at Civic Center Amphitheater. Parade 9:30 a.m-12 p.m. starts on Frederick St. at Alessandro Blvd., proceeding onto Towngate Blvd. Fun Fest 3-9:30p. Concerts 4-9p. Fireworks 9p. Location: 14075 Frederick St, Moreno Valley, CA 92553. Free-$4, moval.gov
MORGAN HILL: 4th of July Freedom Festival July 3-4, 2024 Fun Run, Car Cruise, Parade, Concerts and Fireworks Show. Free, morganhillfreedomfest.com
MORRO BAY: 4th of July Art Show, Bike Parade, Concert and more.
NAPA: 4th of July Celebration with a Parade, food and concerts all day
NAPLES: Independence Day Bike Parade at Colonnade Park South end of The Colonnade. Free, naplesislands.org
NEVADA CITY: 4th of July Parade held here on even number years, interchanging with Grass Valley on odd years.
NEWPORT BEACH: Old Glory Boat Parade July 4, 2024, 1-3:30 p.m. American Legion Yacht Club and American Legion Post 291 alyc.com | 4thofjuly
NEWPORT BEACH: 4th of July Bike Parade & Carnival, Fireworks Show. There are multiple parades by land and by sea. At Newport Dunes there's Fireworks that can be seen throughout the area. It's a full day of entertainment.
NOVATO: 4th of July Parade Celebration returns, along with the annual pancake breakfast
OJAI: July 4 Parade "Hooray for the Red, White & Blue" 10 a.m.; Breakfast 7-10 a.m.; Fireworks 5:30-9 p.m. $10 approx. at Nordhoff High School. 4th of July Free Concert is on July 3, 2024, 6:30 p.m. at Libbey Bowl with Ojai Band. Fireworks Location: 1401 Maricopa Highway Ojai, CA 93023 4thofjulyinojai.com
ONTARIO: 4th of July Parade & Fireworks plus a new event, the All States Picnic. All events are free admission. It's a full day of fun.
ORINDA: 4th of July include 4th of July Parade, Concert in the Park, Burrito Breakfast and Fun Run. Event is produced by the Orinda Association.
PALMDALE: 4th of July Fireworks Show at Palmdale Amphitheater. $5, palmdaleamphitheater.com
PALM DESERT: City of Palm Desert 4th of July Fireworks Show and Concert, free.
PALO ALTO: July 4th Celebration Summer Festival and Chili Cook-Off 11 a.m.-3 p.m. in Mitchell Park. Live music, food trucks, and games/activities for kids. Bring your own chairs. Location: 600 East Meadow Drive, Palo Alto, CA 94303. cityofpaloalto.org
PISMO BEACH: Free Fireworks Show over the Pismo Beach Pier at 9 p.m. Entertainment 12-9 p.m. at the Plaza.
PLACERVILLE: 4th of July Blast Fireworks Show 3-10 p.m. at El Dorado County Fairgrounds. Concert with Locked N Loaded 5-9:45 p.m. and fireworks starting 9:30 or 10 p.m. after races finish at Placerville Speedway (racetrack admission not included with this event.) Location: 100 Placerville Drive, Placerville, CA. $10 Parking in the Tiers, $5 per person walk-in at the gate, age 6 and under free! $30 per carload includes parking on the grounds and gate admission for up to 6 people, eldoradocountyfair.org
PLEASANTON: Alameda County Fair "That Summer Feeling" June 14-July 7, 2024, Wed.-Sun. at the Fairgrounds. Carnival, Pig Races, Horse Racing, Animals, Concerts, Contests, Food, Fun. Location: 4501 Pleasanton Avenue, Pleasanton, CA. $16-20, concerts extra, parking fee. alamedacountyfair.com
PLEASANT HILL: 4th of July Parade, Fun Run, Party in the Park and Fireworks Show.
POMONA: Kaboom! 4th of July Fireworks Celebration 4-10 p.m. at Fairplex. Includes Freestyle MotoX, Quad Wars, Live Music and Monster Trucks. Location: 1101 W McKinley Ave., Pomona, CA. $25 general admission, fairplex.com
POWAY: Old Poway Park Old Fashioned Fourth of July 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. This event will feature patriotic entertainment, free children's crafts, train displays, and old-fashioned games. Tasty treats and train for a nominal fee. Enjoy two spectacular firework shows as they light up the sky over the Poway High School Stadium and Poway Sportsplex at 9 p.m. Gates at Poway High School open at 6 p.m. for games, activities, and a DJ spinning the tunes. No registration is required, $6 pay at the gate. poway.org
QUINCY: High Sierra Music Festival July 4-7, 2024 Plumas-Sierra Fairgrounds Quincy, CA Plumas County Fairgrounds 204 Fairground Road Quincy, CA 95971 Starts at $95-385.50 highsierramusic.com Parking & camping available $50-up
RANCHO CORDOVA: Fourth of July Celebration July 3-4, 2024 Fireworks, Carnival and Concert both days! Parade is only on July 4. 1 Mile Run is on July 4.
REDONDO BEACH: Free Concerts on the Pier, 6-8 p.m. featuring the band, Running Hot (Rolling Stones tribute). Location: Fisherman's Wharf, west end of the Pier, Redondo Beach, CA. redondopier.com
REDONDO BEACH: 4th of July Fireworks Show King Habor, Fun Run and Seaside Lagoon open for water activities and fireworks watching.
REDDING: Freedom Festival 4th of July Fireworks and Turtle Bay Park Firecracker 5K Run (8 a.m.) The City of Redding free fireworks show at the Redding Civic Auditorium grounds is one of the largest in California with over 1,700 shells produced by Pyro Spectacular. Food vendors will be on-site to provide drinks and snacks starting at 6 pm. Be sure to arrive between 6-9 p.m. as the Sundial Bridge closes at 9 p.m. The firework show is scheduled to start at 10 p.m. Live music is also making a return this year at 7 p.m. The soundtrack for the show will begin playing at 10 p.m. Location: 700 Auditorium Drive, Redding, CA 96001 Free, cityofredding.org
REDWOOD CITY: 4th of July Celebration - Pancake Breakfast with Redwood City Fire Department at Fire Station 9 (755 Marshall Street). Festival and Chalk Fest Downtown all day, Fireworks at the Port at night.
REDWOOD CITY: Chalk Full of Fun on the Square! July 4, 2024. The Redwood City Parks and Arts Foundation presents Chalk Full of Fun on the Square! Part of the fabulous 4th of July festivities in downtown Redwood City. Courthouse Square and Hamilton Street @ Broadway. Pre-registration required. rwcpaf.org
RIVERSIDE: 4th of July Fireworks in 2 parks
ROSEMEAD: 4th of July Celebration with a Parade, Carnival, Fireworks Show.
ROSEVILLE: 4th of July Parade and Fireworks, plus a day of fun for the family
SALINAS: Fourth of July Firework Extravaganza, 2 p.m. gates open at the Salinas Rodeo Grounds. Bounce houses, carnival rides, food and vendor booths at the family-friendly festival with live patriotic music. Hosted by Compass Church. Free admission
SAN CLEMENTE: 4th of July Fireworks Show and Street Festival
SAN DIEGO: Old Town Old Fashioned 4th of July. 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
SAN DIEGO: SeaWorld San Diego Summer Spectacular June-September 2, 2024 included with park admission. Start with the SeaWorld Summer Splashtacular Parade and end your night with the dazzling FantaSEA of Dreams Fireworks Spectacular
SAN DIEGO: Big Bay Boom Fireworks over the Bay, 9 p.m. Port of San Diego, bigbayboom.com port fireworks
SAN FRANCISCO: Fireworks Over the Bay, Free to see
SAN FRANCISCO: A Red, White & Band Independence Day Celebration of American Music. San Francisco Golden Gate Bandshell Concerts Music Concourse Drive San Francisco, CA 94118 Free. goldengateparkband.org
SAN JOSE: 4th of July Fireworks at Lake Almaden, Fireworks at Lake Cunningham & Rose, White & Blue Parade, Festival and Car Show, at The Alameda.
SAN MARINO: 4th of July Independence Day Celebration 7 a.m.-9:30 p.m. 4th of July Parade-Palooza at 4:45 p.m. on Monterey Road; Friends, Family, & Fireworks Show at Lacy Park 4th of July Concert at Lacy Park 1485 Virginia Road San Marino, CA, a fun run, vendors, food, beverages, ceremonies and fireworks show.$5-20 admission Call (626) 943-2627 for tickets to Park, Parade viewing is free. sanmarinoca.gov
SAN MATEO: BayCon May July 4-7, 2024. Scifi convention at San Mateo Marriott Hotel. Writer Catherynne Valente, Artist Tehani Farr, Star Trek's Robert Picardo, Gallowglas writing class, Masquerade and 4 days of wow. $50-150 approx., baycon.org
SAN PABLO: 4th of July Multicultural Celebration 5-9 p.m. at San Pablo Community Center. New drone light show, Headliner concert with Viva Santana tribute band, food, games and fun. Free, sanpabloca.gov
SAN RAFAEL: Marin County Fair July 3-7, 2024. Fireworks Nightly at 9:30 p.m. Location: 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael, California marinfair.org
SAN RAMON: Three Queens of Motown: Aretha Franklin, Tina Turner & Diana Ross tributes Special 4th of July concert 5 p.m. The San Ramon Arts Foundation sells food, wine, beer, soda, and water. Shade structures, tents, and umbrellas are permitted at the top of the ridge/hill only to ensure lines of site remain open at Central Park Amphitheater. Location: 12501 Alcosta Blvd. San Ramon, CA Free, sanramon.ca.gov
SANTA ANA: Fourth of July, July 4, 2024, 3-9 p.m. at Centennial Regional Park. 12th annual celebration is free community event with live music, kids activities, food trucks, exhibitors and a spectacular 20-minute fireworks finale. Arrive early and bring a lawn chair, blanket and picnics. 7 p.m., guests are welcomed to bring their furry friends dressed up in their best patriotic gear and enter into Santa Ana Patriotic Pup competition, the winner will receive a prize. Alcohol is not allowed. Centennial Park is located at 3000 W Edinger Avenue in Santa Ana. On-site event parking is free. Location: 3000 W. Edinger, Santa Ana, CA. Free, santa-ana.org/fourth-of-july/
SANTA BARBARA: 4th of July Fireworks at West Beach, Concert at Sunken Garden. Free! Bands performing, kids games and activities, food, music and the beach to entertain throughout the day till the big Fireworks extravaganza.
SANTA BARBARA: 4th of July Fireworks Viewing July 4, 2024, 7-11 p.m. at Anchor Rose. Location: 113 Harbor Way, Ste. 180, Santa Barbara, CA 93109 $40 ticket, theanchorrose.com/events (805) 770-5069
SANTA CLARA: Santa Clara 4th of July Celebration with free fireworks show and concerts, 4-10 p.m. at Mission College. Free, santaclaraca.gov
SANTA CLARA: California's Great America 4th of July Fireworks Show display is set to a patriotic soundtrack in the skies above the Flight Deck rollercoaster. The best spots to watch are on the midway plaza in front of Flight Deck or in the Redwood Amphitheater. Fireworks start at 9:45 p.m. and will be complemented by a patriotic soundtrack.
SANTA CLARITA: 4th of July Celebration includes Parade in Old Town Newhall and Fireworks Show at Westfield Valencia Town Center, free
SANTA MONICA: Santa Monica 4th of July Parade July 4, 2024, 9:30 a.m. on Main Street. Route: Pico and Main Street, traveling South on Main Street before turning right onto Marine, ending at Barnard Way. Spectators donned in red, white & blue apparel line the 1.3 mile route from Marine Street North to Pico Boulevard on Main Street to see fantastic floats, hear live music, marching band performances and cheer on patriotic participants in the hour-long parade. Volunteer opportunities: santamonicaparade.com
SANTEE: Santee Salutes 4th of July Concert & Fireworks at Town Center Community Park East. Free.
SEAL BEACH: July 4, 2024 Band on the Sand concert at The Beach House. North side of Seal Beach Pier, Ocean Ave. & Main Street, Seal Beach, CA. $, sealbeachchamber.org
SIERRA MADRE: July 4 Festivities include Firecracker Fun Run at 7 a.m. and 4th of July Parade 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Pre-Parade Party & Picnic in Memorial Park is on July 3, 2024, 5:30-10 p.m. The community joins together for a pre-parade picnic, dancing to music, and kids zone with confetti eggs and bubble wrap fireworks. Free, cityofsierramadre.com
SOLVANG: 4th of July Parade and Fireworks Show. Parade at 11 a.m. downtown streets is free to see. Festival & Fireworks 12-10 p.m. at Old Mission Santa Ines City of Solvang Fireworks Show at 9 p.m. admission is $15 and kids 12 and under are free! The Fourth of July Festival also includes live entertainment, kids area, street faire and food vendors, plus Craft Beer and wine for sale. solvangcc.com
SOUTH EL MONTE: 4th of July Concerts with bands Chico, and The Jolly Corks July 4, 2024, 2-8 p.m. at New Temple Park. Games, rock climbing, boxing show, kids splash zone, giveaways, food vendors and live music. Location: 1450 Lidcombe Ave., South El Monte, CA Free, cityofsouthelmonte.org
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE: Lights on the Lake Fireworks Show & South Lake Tahoe 4th of July Parade July 4, 2024, 9 a.m.-10:30 p.m.
SOUTH PASADENA: 4th of July Festival of Balloons. Pancake Breakfast 7-11a, S. Pasadena Fire Station, 817 Mound Ave.; Parade 11a on Mission Street fro Diamond Ave. to Garfield Park; Party in the Park 12:30-2:30p; Concert with Kings of 88 at 7:30 p.m. Fireworks Show 9p at S.Pasadena HS, 1401 Fremont Avd. Gates 7p. $15 ticket online southpasadenaca.gov/events
ST. HELENA: 4th of July Community Festival, Red, White, and Blue Bike Parade, and community band concert Harvest Lane and Starr Avenue. Saint Helena Community Band Concert 5 p.m. at Lyman Park. Community Festival 6-8:30 p.m. at Crane Park. Fireworks 9:30 p.m. at Crane Park and St. Helena Primary School. visitnapavalley.com
STOCKTON: 4th of July Parade Downtown. + Mandeville Tip County Park Barron Hilton 4th of July Fireworks (must confirm.) Air show starts at 6:30 p.m. and fireworks start at 9 p.m. See the spectacular 20-minute show over the Mandeville Cut from a Dutra Group barge positioned near Light 3 on the San Joaquin River. The program is produced by Pyro-Spectaculars by Souza, and all 1200 shots are synchronized to rousing patriotic music. Boaters from around the Delta gather on the San Joaquin River to see the fireworks spectacular. Free, visitstockton.org
SUISUN CITY: 4th of July Celebration 11 a.m.-10 p.m. at Suisun City Waterfront. Food, vendors, amusement rides in Sheldon Plaza, petting zoo, pony rides, live music with bands Dos Bandoleros and Saint Gabriel's Celestial Brass Band. The celebration climaxes with the much-anticipated fireworks show. Free fireworks show, suisun.com
TAHOE CITY: 4th of July Drone Show 12-10 p.m. at Commons Beach with parking at Northstar. SkyElements 300 drones light up the sky in the lake's largest drone show ever at night but during the day there's DJs spinning, a bubble show for kids, face painters and an LED glow show. Line up: 12-2p Lazar 1-4p Face Painting and Temporary Tattoos | 2-4p Disco Terrorist | 2-4p Bubble Show and Hula Hoops | 4-6p Funksalot | 5-8p Face Paint | 6-8p Zebuel | 8-10p All Good Funk Alliance | 9:15 LED Laser and Glow Show | 9:30p Tahoe City Drone Show | 10p 4th of July Celebrations Conclude Choreographed music for drone show on 101.5 FM. Free, visittahoecity.org
TAYLORSVILLE: 4th of July Silver Buckle Rodeo, July 4, 2024. Fourth of July Parade 10 a.m. Pancake Breakfast 7-11 a.m. at Indian Valley Museum. Grand Entry of the Silver Buckle Rodeo is scheduled for 1 p.m. at Rodeo Grounds, Arlington & North Valley Road taylorsvillerodeo.com | rodeo
TEHACHAPI: 4th of July Bad Bulls Tour, 6 p.m. Gates open 2 hours early. Tehachapi Event Center and Rodeo Grounds Dennison Rd. Tehachapi, CA $, tehachapiprorodeo.com | rodeo
TEHACHAPI: 4th of July Festival 7 a.m.-10 p.m. All American 5K Run in Central Park $; Pancake Breakfast $; Kid's Parade City Hall 11:30 a.m.; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Food Booths, Beer Garden, Craft vendors, concerts. At 9 p.m. Fireworks Spectacular at Tehachapi Municipal Airport, 115 South Robinson Street Tehachapi, CA. liveuptehachapi.com
TEMECULA: Star Spangled Parade & Fireworks in Old Town 10 a.m., Live music, vendors and fun zone for the kids, Family Fun & Fireworks: 2-10 p.m. at Ronald Reagan Sports Park Fireworks Show 9 p.m. temeculaca.gov
TEMPLETON: 4th of July Parade "Independence Day, The Templeton Way" 10 a.m. starts at Templeton Park, 550 Crocker St., Templeton, CA. Route Crocker and Main Street from 1st to 8th streets. Rotary Club of Templeton produces the parade. Come early for Templeton Fire Department's Pancake Breakfast and stick around after the parade for games, food vendors and entertainment in Templeton Park, 7 a.m.-3 p.m. templeton4thjulyparade.com
THOUSAND OAKS: 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular
TUSTIN: July 4th Fireworks Celebration, 6-9:30 p.m. with Fireworks at 9 p.m. Food, concert with Marron Vibes (Maroon 5 tribute) band and fireworks are scheduled at Tustin High School, 1171 El Camino Real, Tustin, CA. Free, tustinca.org
UPLAND: Upland Summer Concerts in the Park
UPLAND: Light Up the Night Fireworks Spectacular 9 p.m. at Cable Airport. Live entertainment with the band, Pop Vinyl (Rock tribute), food vendors, beer garden and kids zone. Fireworks Spectacular at 9 p.m. $15-20, uplandca.gov
VACAVILLE: 4th of July Concert & Fireworks in Andrews Park, 9 p.m. Groove Ride Band plays soul, pop, R&B, hip hop 6:30-9:30 p.m. followed by Fireworks at the CreekWalk Plaza in Andrews Park. Food, drinks, beer, and wine available for purchase from food trucks and food stands. Admission is Free! Location: Andrews Park 614 East Monte Vista Avenue, Vacaville, CA. Free, ci.vacaville.ca.us
VALLEJO: MadHatter 4th of July Celebration with Sky Show, Dog Parade & Fireworks 11 a.m.- 10 p.m. approx. at Mare Island Waterfront. Artisan vendors, craft beer, foods, parade floats, classic cars, live music, DJs, Maritime Dog Parade, Interactive reptile compound, children's activities, giant kites and more. Fireworks launched after sunset from Mare Island Straits. Free admission, hattervallejo.com
VALLEJO: 4th of July Parade July 4, 2024, 10 a.m.- Deep Roots and High Hopes is the theme for the 169th annual 4th of July Parade, 10 a.m. Route: Proceeds on Broadway at Tennessee St., left on Sonoma Blvd. and right on Georgia Street, ending at Santa Clara St. vallejojuly4.com
VENTURA: Fireworks, Street Fair and Pushem-Pullem Parade. Fireworks are $10 to see, other events are free.
VISTA: Independence Day Fireworks and Concert with Cassie B Project, 5 p.m. at Brengle Terrace Park, Moonlight Amphitheatre. $5 admission to see concert in Amphitheatre with admission paid at gate. No pre-sales. Picnic baskets allowed. cityofvista.com
VICTORVILLE: Fireworks Spectacular, 4 p.m. at San Bernardino County Fairgrounds! Gates open at 4 p.m., and the show begins at 9 p.m. Food and drinks available for purchase. The fireworks are accompanied by patriotic music simulcast on radio station Kat Country 100.7 FM. victorvilleca.gov
WALNUT: 4th of July Celebration, 5-9:30 p.m. at Suzanne Park. Featuring live music, patriotic pooch parade, patriotic face painting, pie-eating contest, food trucks, and Fireworks! Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, canopies and picnic baskets and enjoy the festivities. The best places to see the fireworks at approximately 9 p.m. are either Suzanne Park or the Suzanne Middle School Sport Field. FREE, cityofwalnut.org
WESTCHESTER: 4th of July Parade, Loyala Blvd. from Westchester Park to LMU (Loyola Marymount University.)
WEST SACRAMENTO: Fourth on the Field Fireworks at Sutter Health Park. Location: 400 Ballpark Dr, West Sacramento, CA. $16-30 admission, sutterhealthpark.com
WHITTIER: 4th of July Flag Raising and Freedom Walk + Fireworks Spectacular. Flag Raising 9 a.m. Freedom Walk 10 a.m. at Palm Park, 5307 Palm Ave. Fireworks Spectacular 5-9:30 p.m. at York Field. Concert from Legacy. Inflatables, food vendors and the big bang fireworks. Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular at York Field beginning at 5 p.m. features food trucks, music, and youth activities prior to the fireworks show at 9 p.m. Location: 9110 Santa Fe Springs Road, Whittier, CA. $5, free under age 18, cityofwhittier.org
WILLITS: Frontier Days June 21-July 6, 2024. CCPRA Professional Rodeo, Horseshoe Contest, Parade, Beef Barbecue and Country Music Rodeola today. Some events are free, some charge a fee.WINTERS: Bonanza King 7 -8:30 p.m. in Rotary Park Gazebo. Summer Concerts at the Gazebo Location: Main St & Railroad Ave Winters, CA. Free, wfol.org
WOODLAND: 4th of July Celebration: Pancake Breakfast, Bike Parade & Celebration, Ice Cream Social, Swim Fest, Stadium Activities and Fireworks Show at Woodland High School. cityofwoodland.org
WOODLAND HILLS: Councilmember Bob Blumenfield's July 4th Extravaganza, 6-9:30 p.m. at Warner Ranch Park. Free concert with Angela O'Neill and the Outrageous 8 plus Paul Litteral Band and 15-minute spectacular fireworks display. There are Food Trucks on hand along with arts and crafts vendors and local businesses promoting and selling their goods. Parking fees are a donation to Valley Cultural Foundation to continue bringing music and the arts to our West Valley. Location: 5800 Topanga Canyon Boulevard, Woodland Hills, CA 91367. Free to see, valleycultural.org
WOODSIDE: Woodside Committee Rodeo July 4, 2024, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (Woodside) Committee Rodeo Mounted Patrol San Mateo County 521 Kings Mountain Rd., Woodside, CA mpsmc.org | rodeo
YORBA LINDA: July 4, 2024, 5 p.m. Kayln & The New Frontier at 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular. The event can be enjoyed from Veterans Park or Yorba Linda Middle School.
YUBA CITY: 4th of July Children's Parade, Fireworks Parade includes Yuba Sutter Symphony concert.
YUCCA VALLEY: Fireworks &
Concert
with the Dream Boats at Brehm Park. Yucca Valley Community
Center Ballfield, 57090 Twentynine Palms Hwy., Yucca, CA Free, yucca-valley.org
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