California Events
Huntington Beach 4th of July Parade, the Largest 4th of July Parade west of the Mississippi!
Friday, July 4, 2025
AHWAHNEE: The Plunge Music Fest July 3-7, 2025. 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 Concerts in the Park 11 a.m.-3 p.m. in Memorial Park features whimsical play for the kids and two bands in concert for dancing and celebrating! Free, albanyca.org
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 and Young Guns concert
AMERICAN CANYON:
4th of July Parade, Fireworks
4th of July Festivities Parade, an All-Star line
up of concerts, Fireworks Show at Community Park II, 20 Benton Way cityofamericancanyon.org
ANAHEIM HILLS: 4th of July Parade July 4, 2025, 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 4th of July Celebration July 4, 2025, 4-9:30 p.m. Parade 4 p.m. and Fireworks after dusk, 9:20 p.m. approx. 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 4-9:30 p.m.
APTOS: World's Shortest 4th of July Parade 10 a.m. parade on Soquel Drive and Party in the Park 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
ARROYO GRANDE: Arroyo Grande Village 4th of July Concert July 4, 2025, 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m., featuring The Village Band 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Traditional, Patriotic Concert Band | | Unfinished Business 2-4 p.m. Classic rock. Beer & wine sales, free concerts.
ATASCADERO: Fourth of July Music Festival will again take place on July 4, 2025, 3-8 p.m. at Atascadero Lake Park. Great musical acts, food & drinks. Festival features a dynamic lineup including Hot Buttered Rum, Jordan Bush & The Packrats, The Doohickeys. Bluegrass. Newgrass. Oldgrass. Don't forget to bring your camp chair or blanket. $28.62 presale, $30 gate, atascadero4thofjuly.org
ATWATER: 4th of July Celebration 7:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Start with Run for Independence at 7:30a; 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. Festival at Ralston Park 9 a.m.-4 p.m. is free. Fireworks and Concert with Troublesome band at 6 p.m. at Castle Air Base cost $20/car or $5 walk-in. atwater4thofjuly.com
AUBURN: Family Fourth of July Celebration 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Parade kicks off at 10 a.m. Parade route will be from the top of Lincoln Way at Pistol Pete's ending outside the fairgrounds entrance on High St. Festival downtown begins after parade and ends at 2 p.m. auburnchamber.net | 4th of July Fireworks Show at Gold Country Fairgrounds July 4, 2025 starts at dusk. Free, exploreauburnca.com
AVALON: 4th of July Golf Cart Parade, Concerts and Fireworks Display, concerts and USC Marching Band performances throughout the day.
AVILA BEACH: Avila Beach Pancake Breakfast 8:30-10 a.m. $10-12.56, $5 child meals. At 11 a.m. the Doggie Parade takes place, $5 donation approx., avilabeachcc.com
BAKERSFIELD: Fireworks Show The Park at River Walk July 4, 2025, 6-9:45 p.m. Fireworks begin at approx. 9 p.m. The Park at River Walk 11200 Stockdale Highway Bakersfield, CA
BASS LAKE:
Bass Lake 4th Of July Firework Show "The biggest show in Madera County!" July 4,
2025, 7 p.m. Sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce,
fireworks are shot from
a barge between The Pines Resort and The Forks Resort around 9 p.m. Free,
basslakechamber.com
BEAUMONT:
4th of July
Freedom Festival Concerts and Drone
Show. Entertainment and fun. 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. The day in the Village includes activities to celebrate the holiday. At night there's also an optional Above the Boom ticketed event for watching the fireworks at Snow Summit.
BISHOP: 4th of July Fireworks & Concerts in the Park July 4, 2025, 1-10 p.m.
BREA: Country Fair July 4, 2025, 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
BRENTWOOD: 4th of July Parade 9:30-11:30 a.m. in Downtown Brentwood. Free, brentwoodca.gov
BRIDGEPORT 4th of July Celebration July 3-6, 2025. 7/4 Pancakes, 5Mi Run, Bridgeport Gateway to Adventure Parade on Main St. 10 a.m., Karaoke Sing Along, Mud Cup Volleyball, Watermelon Eating, Arm Wrestling, Grease Pole Climb, Concert by Side FX, Fireworks at Airport at Dark; 7/5 Ranch Rodeo 11a., Art Fest, Concert 7:30p; 7/6 Art Fest, Trap Shoot, Ranch Rodeo. 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 opens at 10 a.m. and closes at 11 p.m.
BURNEY: Burney Basin Days July 3-6, 2025. 7/4 is Burro Race, Softball & Pit River Casino Social; 7/5 is Lions Breakfast 7-11 a.m., Craft Faire 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Kiddie Parade at 10:15 a.m., and The Burney Basin Days Parade at 10:45 a.m. Free Fireworks Show held at Burney High School Football Field, where gates open at 6:30 p.m. with concert by Hook band for the 10 p.m. show. 7/6 is Lions Breakfast 7-11 a.m. and Carnival at Bailey Park 11 a.m.-3 p.m. burneychamber.com
CALISTOGA: 4th of July Parade, Concerts, Makers Market and Laser Light Show Grand Finale.
CAMBRIA: 4th of July Celebration in Shamel Park. Picnic, games and fun during the day. Fireworks can be found in Cayucos.
CARSLBAD: Legoland California 4th of July Fireworks Red, White & Boom July 4, 2025, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.
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 $175 + tax & tips, parkhyattaviara.com/ /upcoming-events/#!/
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, 2025, 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.gov
CHESTER: 4th of July Parade, Fireworks, Pancake Breakfast, Craft Fair and fun. Parade at 11 a.m. in Downtown Chester, craft fair in the park and Fireworks over Lake Almanor at dark.
CLAREMONT: 4th of July Celebration Festival, Pancake Breakfast, Fun Run, Parade, Concert, Fireworks
CLOVIS: Clovis Freedom Fest Fireworks Show July 4, 2025, 5-9 p.m. at Lamonica Stadium. Central Valley's pride & joy, Freedom Fest 2025, offers a huge fireworks show, along with food, entertainment and activities for all ages. Location: 1055 Fowler Avenue, Clovis, CA. $5, cloviskiwanis.com/ freedom-fest
COLUMBIA: 4th of July Celebration July 4, 2025, 11 a.m.- on Main Street. Parade, patriotic concert, dance in the street, and try your skill at the many contests Free, visitcolumbiacalifornia.com
COLUSA: Colusa Fireworks Show Over the River July 4, 2025, 6-10 p.m. in Main Street in downtown Colusa with best viewing around 9:30 p.m. at Levee Park, 752 Main St., Colusa, CA. Free, facebook.com/ CityofColusaCalifornia
COMMERCE: Independence Day Carnival, Concerts & Laser Light Show July 4 & 5, 2025, 12-10 p.m. at Rosewood Park. Rides, slides, climbing wall, games, food vendors and concerts and 9 p.m. Laser Light Show. Free for residents, $20 for 2-day pass, non-residents, commerceca.gov
CORONA: 4th of July Parade in the morning at 9 a.m. and Fireworks Show at night featuring a great concert with two dance bands and food vendors/food trucks before the fireworks.
CORONADO: 4th of July Parade and Fireworks Over the Bay plus 6 hours of free concerts in Spreckels Park!
CORTE MADERA: Corte Madera/Larkspur 4th of July Parade & Festival. Pancake Breakfast 8:30-11:30 a.m.; Parade 10:30 a.m. Route: Redwood High School, Larkspur, Ends: Corte Madera Town Center. Festival 1-4:30 p.m. includes Marketplace with fine arts; Food Booths, Kids Arts and Crafts, Tattoos, Face painting, and Carnival Games. Special Concert with Danny Click and the Hell Yeahs, too! Free admission, cortemadera.org
COVINA: 4th of July Pancake Breakfast and Concert in Covina Park. covinaca.gov
CUPERTINO: 4th of July Fireworks July 4, 2025, 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Pancake Breakfast, a Concert, kids parade and the fireworks show returns with staging & launch at Hyde Middle School.
DANA POINT: 4th of July Fireworks in the Dana Point Harbor July 4, 2025, 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, July 4, 2025, 9 a.m. Celebrating 50 Years of Community Service is the theme.
DAVIS: The 4th of July at Community Park.
Fireworks start at 9:30 p.m. The 4th of July is a free community event enjoyed by over 10,000
participants. The event includes live music, games, concession booths
offering tasty snacks for sale and a spectacular fireworks display. Location:
203 E. 14th St., Davis, CA. Free, cityofdavis.org
DEL MAR: San Diego County Fair Special Fireworks Spectacular at Grandstand Stage - General admission standing room only ticket is free with fair admission. 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. $Free with fair admission to upgraded seating $33.60 tickets, sdfair.com
EL CAJON: 4th of July Fireworks Celebration July 4, 2025, 3-10 p.m. at Kennedy Park. Train Rides Arts, Crafts, Games 3-7p; DJ Danny 3-9p; Fireworks at 9p! Location: 1675 E Madison Ave. El Cajon, California Free, elcajon.gov
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. 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 Fireworks and Fun, July 4, 2025, 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. An all-star line up of entertainment culminates with the grand fireworks show. Wow!
EUREKA: 4th of July Festival and Fireworks Downtown Festival 10 a.m.-5 p.m. with free fireworks show over Humboldt Bay after dark.
FERNDALE: 4th of July Parade, Fire Engine Rides in this community celebration in the Victorian Village.
FOLSOM: Folsom PRCA Rodeo July 3-5, 2025, 5:30 p.m. gates | 7:30 p.m. at Dan Russell Rodeo Arena. Location: 403 Stafford St. Folsom, CA $30-110, folsomrodeo.com | rodeo
FOSTER CITY: Special Foster City July 4, 2025, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Celebration concert with 12-1:30 p.m. Nathan Owens, Mowtown; and 2:30-4 p.m. Township, Country. Food available for purchase, or bring a picnic and chairs and sign up for the Dog Parade. The beautiful Ryan Park lines Central Lake, providing a scenic setting for the exciting summer concert series.
FRESNO: 4th Of July Fireworks at The Island Waterpark July 3-4, 2025, 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Island Waterpark goes all out on Independence Day weekend with a Fireworks Show on July 3 & 4. Location: 6099 W. Barstow Ave., Fresno, CA. $50 approx., islandwaterpark.centeredgeonline.com
FULLERTON: Fullerton Market 4th of July Celebration & Fireworks in Downtown Fullerton Plaza 9 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Includes a Car Show, food vendors, entertainment and fireworks at approx. 9 p.m. 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, Concert with Rock-It at Veteran's Field, Family Fun Zone and Fireworks in the Pool at the Gora Aquatic Center! 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. cityofgalt.org/IDC
GILROY: 4th of July Fireworks Show July 4, 2025, 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:
New 4th of July Drone Show + Concerts at Stowe
House. New drone show 6-9 p.m. at Dos Pueblos High School is free admission
event.
Rancho La Patera & Stow House
4th of July Concerts 11 a.m.-4 p.m. are ticketed event.
GRAEAGLE: 4th of July Celebration July 4-6, 2025 includes Parade, Fireworks, Concerts, Picnic, Pancakes and activities for all ages. Fireworks are free to see at Mill Pond on July 5; Parade takes place on July 6, 2025.
GRASS VALLEY: 4th of July Parade & Fireworks over the Dorsey interchange Hwy 49 & Dorsey Overpass. Free to see
GUSTINE: Gustine 4th Of July Parade and Fireworks Show on July 4, 2025, 10:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Parade starts at 10:30 a.m. at 5th Street & 1st Avenue, and ends at Henry Miller Park (2nd Ave. & 6th St.) where food vendors, live music and entertainment is open free to the public. Fireworks at Gustine High School Football Field start at dark. Location: 501 N. Ave., Gustine, CA. Free, facebook.com/ gustinerecreationdept
HALF MOON BAY: 4th of July Parade and Celebration. July 4, 2025, 12 p.m. Parade (lasts approx. 90 min.); I.D.E.S. Festival 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free admission, hmbfourthofjuly.com
HERCULES: 4th of July Fireworks July 4, 2025, at the Bayfront at dark are presented by the City of Hercules. Location: Bayfront Blvd. Hercules, CA. Free, herculesca.gov
HOLLYWOOD: Fireworks Spectacular with Earth, Wind & Fire July 2-4, 2025, 7:30 p.m. Hollywood Bowl Summer Concert Season. Location: 2301 N Highland Ave., Los Angeles, CA. $, hollywoodbowl.com
HUNTINGTON BEACH: 4th of July Festival with Parade, Fireworks, Pancakes, 5K Run (and Concerts July 4-6, 2025.) Pancakes & 5K Run starts at 7 a.m.; Parade 10 a.m.; Concerts during day; Fireworks at 9 p.m. Free! hb4thof july.org
IRVINE: 4th of July Spectacular Concert & Fireworks Finale features the music of Jimmy Buffett, Beach Boys & more. $44-162, pacificsymphony.org | Ladera Ranch hosts a fun run, 4th of July Parade, Concert and Fireworks Show
IRWINDALE: 4th of July Spectacular Fireworks Show July 4, 2025, 9 p.m. at Irwindale Park. Location: 5050 Irwindale Blvd., Irwindale, CA. irwindaleca.gov
JULIAN: 4th of July Parade July 4, 2025, at Noon. See the Small Town Big Parade but come early to hear concerts and participate in the Pie Eating Contest.
KING CITY: Celebrate Independence Day at Monterey County Agricultural & Rural Life Museum July 4, 2025, 10 a.m. King City Young Farmers Car Show classic cars, carnival games, crafts, face painting, sack races, watermelon eating contests, delicious food, and more at San Lorenzo Park! Location: 1160 Broadway St, King City, CA, Admission to the Museum & Park is FREE during the event! Call (831) 385-8020 posted on facebook.com
KING CITY: King City 4th of July Parade July 4, 2025, 10:30-11:30 a.m. at 2nd Street - Broadway, ends at Mildred Street. Free to see, kingcity.com or kingcitychamber.com
LAGUNA BEACH: Fireworks show from Monument Point in Heisler Park, visible at Main Beach at 9 p.m. Free, lagunabeachcity.net
LAGUNA HILLS: City of Laguna Hills Fourth of July Celebration and Fireworks Show 4-10 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, lagunahillsca.gov
LAGUNA NIGUEL: Drone Show, pancake breakfast, fun run and concert with Jukebox Productions + Titans of Rock. Free, cityoflagunaniguel.org
LA HABRA: 4th of July Fireworks, 4-9:30 p.m. at La Bonita Park / High School. Get ready for an exciting firework show accompanied by tasty food, fun games, WWII Texan aircraft flyover, and live music. Location: 1440 West Whittier Boulevard, La Habra, CA Tickets $5-10 approx., lahabraca.gov
LAKE ARROWHEAD: Fireworks Show at 9 p.m. seen over the lake is presented by Arrowhead Lake Association. Free, thelakearrowheadvillage.com
LAKE FOREST: 4th of July Parade - Lake Forest Thrives in 2025 is theme for 9:30 a.m. parade, now in its 32nd year in 2025! There's also a 5K run and a pancake breakfast. lakeforestca.gov
LAKEPORT: 4th of July Celebration at Library Park, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. on Park Street. Street Fair, Craft Vendors, Food Trucks, Beer & Wine Booth and Fireworks Over the Lake. lakeportmainstreet.com
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 at Livermore Municipal Airport 9 a.m.-1 p.m. features food for sale, entertainment, and you can browse aircraft. Free, livermoreca.gov
LIVINGSTON: Livingston 4th of July Fireworks July 4, 2025, 4:30-10:30 p.m. with Wee Miss and Mr. Livingston 4th of July Pageant, Pie Eating Contest, Carnival Games (small fee), Bingo and more. Festival at City Hall and Max Foster Sports Complex, 2600 Walnut Ave., Livingston, CA. Free + $5 parking fee, facebook.com/ livingstoncarecreation or cityoflivingston.org
LONG BEACH: Fireworks visible to all along the bay from Queen Mary 4th of July Celebration. Observe the awe-inspiring fireworks. Harbor Cruises are available, harbor-cruises.com
LOS ANGELES: Anime Expo July 3-6, 2025. Los Angeles Anime Expo (AX) the largest Japanese pop culture event in North America, includes exhibit halls, Artist Alley, panels, premieres, concerts, cosplaying, autograph signing, gaming and more. / $43-178, anime-expo.org
LOS ANGELES: Music Center's Dance DTLA 7-11 p.m. Come dance under the stars! Location: 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA. Free, all ages, musiccenter.org
LOS GATOS: Los Gatos 4th of July Symphony in the Park July 4, 2025, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
MAMMOTH LAKES: Independence Day Celebration July 2-5, 2025. On 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. Giddyup Country Music in the Village is at 6 p.m. Fireworks at Crowley 9:15-9:45 p.m. mammothmountain.com
MAMMOTH LAKES: Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular at Crowley Lake on Friday, July 4, 2025 is presented by The Town of Mammoth Lakes in partnership with Crowley Lake Fish Camp. Over 860 shells in the Eastern Sierra sky create a mesmerizing 17 minute display beginning at 9:15 p.m. A concert takes place 6-8 p.m. on the lawn. Location:1149 S. Landing Rd., Mammoth Lakes, CA. $30 vehicle or $5 walk-in, townofmammothlakes.ca.gov
MARIPOSA: Soul Galaxy band, 7-9 p.m. at Mariposa Art Park Free Summer Concerts. Location: Highway 140 at 4th Street Mariposa, CA. Free, mariposaartscouncil.org
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 Children's Parade + Fireworks. City of Marysville July 4th Fireworks July 4, 2025, 5-10 p.m. at Riverfront Park Soccer Fields. At 10 a.m. kids can participate in the 4th of July Children's Parade! Free, facebook.com/ marysville.ca.us
MENLO PARK: 4th of July Celebration July 4, 2025, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. with Parade, Picnic and Entertainment in Burgess Park.
MILLBRAE: Millbrae Beats, Brews & Vines July 4, 2025, 12-3:30 p.m. Special 4th of July celebration with bands, music, drinks, dancing and food at Central Park, 477 Lincoln Circle, Millbrae, CA Free, facebook.com/cityofmillbrae/
MILPITAS: 4th of July Celebration Fireworks, Games, Challenges and Concerts at the Sports Center. $7-10 admission, milpitas.gov
MISSION VIEJO: July 4th Street Faire, Musical Entertainment with bands and Fireworks Spectacular 12-9 p.m. on Olympiad between Marguerite and Melinda. Food trucks, games, 30+ booths, Complimentary shuttles during the day. Free, cityofmissionviejo.org
MODESTO: 152nd Annual Independence Day Parade, 9:30 a.m. Parade runs along 10th & I Streets with announcer Main Stage on Courthouse Lawn. Free to see, modestojulyparade.com
MOKELUMNE HILL: Mokelumne Hill 4th of July Parade July 4, 2025, 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: 4th of July Celebration Fireworks, Summer Concert Series, Games & Challenges and Street Fair at Moraga Commons. The band House Rockers performs Rock & Soul at 7 p.m. 4th of July Dog Parade at 11 a.m.; All day games, food, fun 11 a.m. Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Free, moragarec.com
MORENO VALLEY: City Of Moreno Valley 4th Of July Parade, Fun Fest & Fireworks July 4, 2025 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. Attendance is limited - once seating is capacity, gates close. Fireworks 9p. Location: 14075 Frederick St, Moreno Valley, CA 92553. Free-$4, moval.gov
MORGAN HILL: 4th of July Freedom Fest July 3-4, 2025 Fun Run, Car Cruise, Parade, Concerts and Fireworks Show. Free, morganhillfreedomfest.com
MORRO BAY: 4th of July July 4, 2025, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Art Show, Bike Parade, Concerts and more.
MT.SHASTA: Mt. Shasta 4th of July Fireworks over Lake Siskiyou, 9:45 p.m. One of the best views is on the beach at Lake Siskiyou. The Lake Siskiyou Campground has added parking capacity for day use! Lake Siskiyou itself is one of the best places to be BUT you must follow all directions, including ensuring your vessel is outside of the fallout zone. Free, mtshastafireworks.com
MURPHYS: B Side band, 5-8 p.m. Murphys Summer Concerts in Murphys Community Park. Location: 505 Algiers St., Murphys, CA. Free, murphyspark.com
NAPA: 4th of July Celebration Parade, Fireworks July 4, 2025, 9:30 a.m.-10 p.m. with a Parade, food and Concerts and Fireworks at night.
NAPLES: Independence Day Bike Parade July 4, 2025, 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, 2025, 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.
NORCO: The Storytellers band, 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. at Fourth of July Picnic in the Park. Concerts in the Park. Location: Pikes Peak Park, 97 6th St., Norco, CA. Free, norco.ca.us
NOVATO: 4th of July Parade Celebration returns July 4, 2025, 7 a.m.-12 p.m., along with the annual pancake breakfast
OAKLAND: Oakland Municipal Band Summer Concert, 1-3 p.m. at Edoff Memorial Bandstand, Lakeside Park Lake Merritt 666 Bellevue Avenue. Oakland, CA Free, oaklandmunicipalband.org
OJAI: July 4 Parade "An Old Fashioned 4th of July" 10 a.m. with Picnic in Sarzotti Park after parade; Breakfast 7-10 a.m.; Youth Freedom Run 9 a.m.; Fireworks 5:30-9 p.m. at Nordhoff High School. Concert with Power On band. Fireworks Location: 1401 Maricopa Highway Ojai, CA 93023. $15.71 approx. for fireworks show with tickets sold on eventbrite. 4thofjulyinojai.com
ONTARIO: 4th of July Parade, Picnic, Drone Show & Fireworks July 4, 2025 9 a.m.-10 p.m. 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.
OXNARD: The Soul City Revival Band, soul to Motown, 6-8:30 p.m. at Oxnard Heritage Square Concerts Heritage Square 715 South A Street Oxnard, CA. Free, chair & table tickets optional, heritagesquareoxnard.com
PALMDALE: 4th of July Fireworks Show at Palmdale Amphitheater. $6, Part of the evening entertainment is a great concert featuring The Lucky Devils. palmdaleamphitheater.com
PALM DESERT: City of Palm Desert 4th of July Fireworks Show and Concert 4-9:30 p.m., 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. Free, cityofpaloalto.org
PINOLE: 4th of July Celebration 6:30-9:30 p.m. at Pinole Valley High School. Drone show, food trucks, kids activities and more. pinole.gov
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 July 4, 2025, 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. 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
PLEASANT HILL: 4th of July, July 4, 2025, 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Parade, Fun Run, Party in the Park and Fireworks Show.
PLEASANTON: Alameda County Fair June 13-July 6, 2025, 12-11 p.m. Wednesdays-Sundays. Celebrate Summer is theme for 2025 season of the fair held at Alameda County Fairgrounds. Location: 4501 Pleasanton Ave., Pleasanton, CA. $15-20, alamedacountyfair.com
PLEASANTON: Pleasanton Community Concert Band 4th of July Celebration concert, 12-1:30 p.m. in Lions Wayside Park. Location: 4401 First Street, Pleasanton, CA, Free, pleasantondowntown.net
POMONA: Kaboom! 4th of July Fireworks Celebration 4-10 p.m. at Fairplex. Includes Concert with Past Action Heroes and Monster Trucks. Location: 1101 W McKinley Ave., Pomona, CA. $14-45, +$21.50-25 parking, 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. Looking for fireworks? Spectacular firework shows 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. Location: 15500 Espola Rd., Poway, CA. $6 pay at the gate. poway.org
QUINCY: High Sierra Music Festival July 3-6, 2025 Plumas-Sierra Fairgrounds Quincy, CA Plumas County Fairgrounds 204 Fairground Road Quincy, CA 95971 Starts at $109.48-up, highsierramusic.com
RANCHO CORDOVA: Fourth of July Celebration July 3-4, 2025 includes Fireworks, Carnival and Concert both days! Parade is only on July 4. 1 Mile Run is on July 4.
RANCHO CUCAMONGA: 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular 6-9 p.m. at RC Epicenter Sports Complex. LoanMart Field for on-field games, carnival games, live entertainment and a firework SPECTACULAR! Location: 8408 Rochester Ave., Rancho Cucamonga, CA. $15 pre-purchase starting June 4, 2025. cityofrc.us/ events/ 4th-july-fireworks-spectacular or call (909) 477-2752
REDDING: Freedom Festival 4th of July Fireworks July 4, 2025, 5-10:30 p.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 before 9 p.m. when Sundial Bridge closes. The firework show is scheduled to start at 10 p.m. Live music with Neon Playboys band 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 | Turtle Bay Park Firecracker 5K Run at 8 a.m., registration: reddingfirecracker5k.com
REDONDO BEACH: 4th of July Fireworks Show King Habor, Fun Run and Seaside Lagoon open for water activities and fireworks watching.
REDWOOD CITY: 4th of July Celebration July 4, 2025, 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Parade, Pancakes, Car Show Street Festival and Drone Show at the Port at night. Free, parade.org
REDWOOD CITY: Chalk Full of Fun on the Square! July 3-4, 2025. 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 July 4, 2025, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. with a Parade, Concert, Carnival, Fireworks Show. Free admission, cityofrosemead.org
ROSEVILLE: 4th of July Fireworks, Parade, Concert, 5K Run & Picnic July 4, 2025, 7:30 a.m.-10 p.m. It's a day of fun for the family. It's free admission presented by the City of Roseville!
SALINAS: Fourth of July Firework Extravaganza, 3-9:30 p.m. gates open at the Salinas Sports Complex. Bounce houses, carnival rides, food and vendor booths at the family-friendly festival with live patriotic music and patriotic service at 7:30 p.m. Hosted by Compass Church. Location: 1034 N Main St, Salinas, CA. Free admission, compasschurchmc.org/ CelebrateAmerica
SAN CLEMENTE: 4th of July Fireworks Show July 4, 2025, over the Pier and Festival with water slides and fun for kids, 2 concerts for adult to enjoy, along with a beer garden in Linda Lane Park.
SAN DIEGO: Big Bay Boom, July 4, 2025, 9 p.m. California's Biggest Fireworks Show! Port of San Diego, bigbayboom.com
SAN DIEGO: SeaWorld San Diego Summer Spectacular June-September 1, 2025 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: Old Town Old Fashioned 4th of July. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. with flag raising, watermelon eating, music and more.
SAN FRANCISCO: A Red, White & Band Independence Day Celebration of American Music July 4, 2025, 1 p.m. San Francisco Golden Gate Bandshell Concerts Music Concourse Drive San Francisco, CA 94118 Free. goldengateparkband.org
SAN FRANCISCO: 4th of July Fireworks Over the Bay July 4, 2025. Free to see, the fireworks launch from the Fisherman's Wharf and Pier 39 area barges.
SANGER: 4th of July Spectacular July 4, 2025, 5:30-9:30 p.m. at Sanger High School. Concert, food trucks, bounce houses and water slides for the kids, and fireworks. Location: 1905 Bethel Ave., Sanger, CA. $5, visitfresnocounty.org
SAN JACINTO: 4th of July Stars & Stripes Parade and Street Fair 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Includes concert with the band, Midnight Ride. Free, sanjacintoca.gov
SAN JOSE: 4th of July Fireworks at Lake Cunningham & Rose, White & Blue Parade, Festival and Car Show, at The Alameda.
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO: San Juan Capistrano4th of July Fireworks & Concerts July 4, 2025, 2-9:30 p.m. at Marco Forster Intermediate School, athletic fields. Location: 25601 Camino del Avion, San Juan Capistrano, CA. Free, sanjuancapistrano.org
SAN MARINO: 4th of July Independence Day Celebration 7 a.m.-9:30 p.m. at Lacy Park. Schedule: 5K Run at 8a; Food booths open at 2p; 4th of July Parade-Palooza at 4:45 p.m. on Monterey Road; Concert with Stone Soul band 6:30-8:30p; Fireworks at 9p. Location: Lacy Park, 1485 Virginia Road, San Marino, CA, $15 park admission, sanmarinoca.gov | (626) 943-2627
SAN MATEO: 4th of July in the Park special concert with July 4, 2025, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. featuring Club Dance. It's a dance party! San Mateo Summer Concerts in Central Park, 50 E. 5th Ave., San Mateo, CA. Free, cityofsanmateo.org
SAN PABLO: 4th of July Multicultural Celebration July 4, 2025, 5-9 p.m. at San Pablo Community Center. New drone light show, concert with Locked Out of Heaven - A Bruno Mars Tribute, food, games and fun. Location: 2450 Road 20, San Pablo, CA. Free, sanpabloca.gov
SAN RAFAEL: Marin County Fair July 2-6, 2025. Fireworks Nightly at 9:30 p.m. Location: 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael, California marinfair.org
SAN RAMON: Special 4th of July concert July 4, 2025, 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, 2025, 5-9 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 + Concerts July 4, 2025, 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Free! Bands performing, kids games and activities, food, music and the beach to entertain throughout the day till the big Fireworks extravaganza.
SANTA CLARA: BayCon May July 4-7, 2025 at Santa Clara Marriott. Scifi convention celebrating speculative fiction features the lively marketplace, music, masquerade, writers, actors, writing workshops, films and 4 days of wow. Location: 2700 Mission College Blvd., Santa Clara, CA. $138.48 weekend pass approx., baycon.org
SANTA CLARA: California's Great America 4th of July Fireworks July 4 & 5, 2025. 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. Location: Great America, 4701 Great America Parkway
SANTA CLARA: Santa Clara 4th of July Celebration with free fireworks show and concert, 5-10 p.m. at Mission College. Free, santaclaraca.gov
SANTA CLARITA: 4th of July Celebration July 4, 2025, 9 a.m.-10 p.m. includes Parade in Old Town Newhall at 9 a.m. and Fireworks Show at 9:15 approx. at Westfield Valencia Town Center, free
SANTA MARIA: Red, White & Play, a Home Town Celebration and Concert July 4, 2025, 12-4 p.m. at the baseball field behind Maldonado Community Center. Location: 600 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria, CA. Free, cityofsantamaria.org
SANTA MONICA: Santa Monica 4th of July Parade July 4, 2025, 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 July 4, 2025, 2-10 p.m. at Town Center Community Park East. Free, cityofsanteeca.gov
SAUSALITO: 4th of July Celebration July 4, 2025, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. starts with the Parade at 10a. It starts on the corner of Second & Main, along Bridgeway to Caledonia Street and ends at Dunphy Park; Next it's Picnic at Dunphy Park 12-4p; and finally at 6:30p head to Gabrielson Park for a party & fireworks show that runs 9:15-9:45p. It's free to see, courtesy of the City! sausalito.gov
SIERRA MADRE: 4th of July Parade & Festivities July 4, 2025, 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, 2025, 5-10 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 10 a.m.-12 p.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 with The Molly Ringwald Project, King Bee, Jayden Secor and DJ Peete spinning all day! Over 40 food and merchant vendors on site, kids area, street faire and food vendors, plus Craft Beer and wine for sale. solvangcc.com
SOUTH EL MONTE: 4th of July Celebration, July 4, 2025, 2-8 p.m. at New Temple Park. Concert by Leather & Lace + The Jolly Corks. Location: 1450 Lidcombe Ave., South El Monte, CA. Free, facebook.com/ CityOfSouthElMonteGovernment
SOUTH GATE: 4th of July Celebration July 3-6, 2025. Fiesta de Carnival for 4 days and Fireworks included on July 4, 2025 only. South Gate 4th of July Festival is one of the largest carnivals with Firework show in Los Angeles. Rides, Live music with Grupo La Concekuencia, Grupo La Kronika, Grupo Aziz and Sueno Musical. Plus great food. Hours: Thu 5-10; Fri 2-10; Sat 2-10; Sun 2-10p. Location: South Gate Park, Tweedy & Pinehurst, South Gate, CA. Admission is approx. $2, cityofsouthgate.org
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE: Lights on the Lake Fireworks, South Lake Tahoe 4th of July Parade July 4, 2025, 9 a.m.-10:30 p.m.
SOUTH PASADENA: 4th of July Festival of Balloons 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Pancake Breakfast 7-11a, S. Pasadena Fire Station, 817 Mound Ave.; Parade 10:30a on Mission Street from Diamond Ave. to Garfield Park; Party in the Park 12:30-2:30p. Later, head to South Pasadena High School for a Concert with Faultline 7:30p and Fireworks Show at 9p. Location: 1401 Fremont Ave., Gates open 7p. $15-20, southpasadenaca.gov/events
SUISUN CITY: 4th of July Celebration July 4, 205, 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. at Suisun City Waterfront. Food, vendors, amusement rides in Sheldon Plaza, petting zoo, pony rides, live music with The 7th Sons, Bluesbox Bajou Band and Take 2 band. The celebration climaxes with the much-anticipated fireworks show 9:15-9:30 p.m. Free fireworks show, suisun.com
ST. HELENA: 4th of July Community Festival and Fireworks Show July 4, 2025, 4:30 p.m. Red, White, and Blue Bike Parade 4:30 p.m. from Jacob Meily Park to Lyman Park; Saint Helena Community Band Concert 5 p.m. at Lyman Park. At 6 p.m. head to Crane Park for a 4th of July festival including food, kids activity zone, and music. Fireworks show at approx. 9:30 p.m. at Crane Park. Free, facebook.com/ events/ 1397757551507221/
STOCKTON: 4th of July Parade Downtown at 11 a.m. | 4th of July Celebration at Weber Point Events Center, 221 N. Center Street opens at 5 p.m. The waterfront festivities include food, music, and a spectacular 20-minute fireworks display at approx. 9:30 p.m. Free, stocktonca.gov
TAYLORSVILLE: 4th of July Silver Buckle Rodeo, July 4, 2025. 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, July 4, 2025, 6 p.m. Gates open 2 hours early. Tehachapi Event Center and Rodeo Grounds Dennison Rd. Tehachapi, CA $27-30 + $10 parking, tehachapiprorodeo.com | rodeo
TEHACHAPI: All-American 4th of July Festival Kids Parade, Party in the Park July 4, 2025, 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. at Phillip Marx Central Park. Kids parade, live music, food, drinks, and games! Location: East E Street, Tehachapi, CA. Free, liveuptehachapi.com/
TEMECULA: Star Spangled Parade & Fireworks July 4, 2025. Parade is at 10 a.m. in Old Town on Front & 2nd Street. 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 "United We Soar", July 4, 2025, 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 July 4, 2025 is an annual tradition with multiple viewing areas.
TUSTIN: July 4th Fireworks Celebration, July 4, 2025, 5-9:30 p.m. with Fireworks at 9 p.m. Food, concert with Those Guys band and fireworks are scheduled at Tustin High School, 1171 El Camino Real, Tustin, CA. Free, tustinca.org
UPLAND: Light Up the Night Fireworks Spectacular July 4, 2025, 5-10 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. Glory Days 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 July 4, 2025, 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 "We the People" July 4, 2025, 10 a.m.- 170th annual 4th of July Parade Route: Proceeds on Broadway at Tennessee St., left on Sonoma Blvd. and right on Georgia Street, ending at Santa Clara St. Grand Marshal is Tom Bartee. vallejojuly4.com
VALLEJO: Six Flags Discovery Kingdom's Star Spangled Nights Drone Show July 4-5, 2025. Billed as "the most breathtaking event in the Bay Area" there are more than 200 drones filling the night sky with an awesome display. th Location: 1001 Fairgrounds Dr., Vallejo, CA. $, sixflags.com
VENTURA: 4th of July Street Fair, Push-em Pull-em Parade + Fireworks at Ventura College 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Fireworks are $10 to see, other events are free. Kids can sign up to be in the downtown parade. cityofventura.ca.gov
VICTORVILLE: Fireworks Spectacular "The Biggest and Longest Show in the High Desert", 5-10 p.m. at San Bernardino County Fairgrounds! Gates open at 5 p.m., grandstands at 7 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. Location: 14800 7th St., Victorville, CA. Free admission: victorvilleca.gov or sbcfair.com
VISTA: Independence Day Fireworks and Concert July 4, 2025, 5-10 p.m. 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
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
WEAVERVILLE: Highland Art Center Fourth of July Arts and Crafts Fair July 4, 2025, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Event includes live music, artisans showcasing their works and food trucks. highlandartcenter.org
WESTCHESTER: 4th of July Parade, July 4, 2025, 11 a.m. on Loyala Blvd. from Westchester Park to LMU (Loyola Marymount University.)
WHITTIER: 4th of July Flag Raising and Freedom Walk + Fireworks Spectacular. Flag Raising 9 a.m. Freedom Walk 10 a.m. at Palm Park. Fireworks Spectacular 5-9:30 p.m. at York Field. Concert from Legacy. Inflatables, food vendors and the big bang fireworks. Location: 9110 Santa Fe Springs Road, Whittier, CA. $5, free under age 18, cityofwhittier.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: Valley Cultural Foundation and Councilmember Bob Blumenfield's 4th of July Extravaganza at Warner Park! Food trucks, Local vendors showcasing amazing products, Concert with Strange Days, a Tribute to The Doors and EPIC fireworks to end the night with a bang! Location: Warner Park, Woodland Hills, CA. Free, facebook.com/ValleyCultural/
WOODSIDE: Woodside Committee Rodeo July 4, 2025, 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, 2025, 5-9:30 p.m. Identity Theft band at 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular. The event can be enjoyed from Veterans Park or Yorba Linda Middle School.
YOUNTVILLE: Yountville 4th of July 4-7 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Park. Join in live music, kids activities, burgers, hot dogs and more. Free, townofyountville.com
YUCAIPA: 4th of July Firework Show 6-9 p.m. at Yucaipa High School. Location: 33000 Yucaipa Blvd., Yucaipa, CA. $15 parking, yucaipa.gov
YUCCA VALLEY: Fireworks &
Concert at Brehm Park. Yucca Valley Community
Center Ballfield, 57090 Twentynine Palms Hwy., Yucca, CA Free, yucca-valley.org
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