California Events
Pictured is Huntington Beach 4th of July Parade
Thursday, July 4, 2024
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: Huntington Beach 4th of July Parade and Fireworks Show. 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
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
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
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
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
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.
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ADELANTO: Fireworks Bonanza 5-10 p.m. at Adelanto Plaza & Event Center, 12000 Stadium Way, Adelanto, CA. Free, $10 parking, facebook.com/ AdelantoStadiumEvents
AHWAHNEE: The Plunge Music Fest June 30-July 4, 2023. 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.-2 p.m. Low key fun to launch your celebration.
ALHAMBRA: Concert & Fireworks Show in Almansor Park
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 9:30 p.m. at Community
Park II, 20 Benton Way cityofamericancanyon.org
ANAHEIM HILLS: 4th of July Celebration at Peralta Canyon Park and Fireworks at Canyon High School. Start the day at the 7 a.m. Firecracker 5/10K Run; 7:30 a.m. Pancake Breakfast at Canyon High School Field; 9 a.m. Yankee Doodle Dog Show Softball Field at Canyon High School; 1 p.m. Patriotic Parade begins at Canyon High School
ANTIOCH: 4th of July Parade, Fireworks, Concerts at Waldie Plaza
ANTIOCH: Summer Concert Series with Tony Lindsay 4:30-6:30 p.m. 25 years as the lead vocalist for Santana, Tony Lindsay has garnered 11 Grammy awards, traveled on several world tours and recorded on seven CDs. | Neverland 7:15-9:15 p.m. Michael Jackson tribute. Location: Civic Center Park, Waldie Plaza, 101 H St., Antioch, CA. Free, antiochca.gov
APPLE VALLEY: 4th of July Celebration and Fireworks at Lenny Brewster Sports Complex
APPLE VALLEY: The Silverados, Country, Classic Rock Band concert in the park 6-9 p.m. | Food vendors & beer garden on site and 4th of July Fireworks Show. Location: Brewster Park, 21024 Otoe Road, Apple Valley, CA
APTOS: World's Shortest 4th of July Parade on Soquel Drive
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, 2023, 4-8 p.m. at Atascadero Lake Park. three great musical acts on an afternoon of music, 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. with the Chris Keith Band featuring songs with Brad Elijah Band, followed by Brittain and Silva ,and ending with Bremen Town. Don't forget to bring your camp chair or blanket. atascadero4thofjuly.org
ATASCADERO: Freedom Music Festival at Lake Atascadero is a free, annual concert and celebration, 4-8:30 p.m. Bands include: Chris Keith Band featuring songs with Brad Elijah Band, followed by Brittain and Silva and ending with Bremen Town. Atascadero Lake Park 9100 Morro Rd. Atascadero, CA Free Family-fun amusements | BBQ | Kayak and Paddleboat Relay Race. atascaderofourthofjuly.com
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 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 the Gold Country Fairgrounds where food, beer and cocktails are sold. There will also be face painting, watermelon eating contest and more! There is live entertainment, including dance performances, high school student musicians and Billvis and the Hound Dogs. The fabulous firework show closes the event which is free to the public, but there will be donation boxes set up at the fairgrounds entrances. to held defray costs by the Auburn Chamber! auburnchamber.net
AVALON: 4th of July Golf Cart Parade and Fireworks Display
AVILA BEACH: Avila Beach Pancake Breakfast 8:30-11 a.m. $10, $5 child meals, & 11 a.m. Doggie Parade free $5 donation optional, avilabeachcc.com
BAKERSFIELD: Fireworks Show The Park at River Walk
BALDWIN PARK: Fireworks Show & Concert with Wild Child, Door tribute band.
BEAUMONT: 4th of July Freedom Festival Concerts and Fireworks Show. Entertainment areas and fun all afternoon long. Free
BEAUMONT: Beaumont Summer Concerts Series features Dramarama | A Flock of Seagulls Alt rock | English New Wave Part of Freedom Festival in Stewart Park. Location: 985 Maple St. Beaumont, CA Free, beaumontca.gov
BIG BEAR LAKE: Independence Day Fireworks are shot from a barge on the lake and are visible for miles.
BISHOP: 4th of July Fireworks & Concerts in the Park
BREA: Country Fair July 4, 2023, 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. ci.brea.ca.us
BRENTWOOD: 4th of July Parade and Children's Parade
BRENTWOOD: Brentwood Summer Concerts with Ragdolls, the ultimate Aerosmith experience in City Park, 710 2nd St., Brentwood, CA Free, brentwoodca.gov
BRIDGEPORT: 4th of July Pancake Breakfast, 5 Mile Run, Parade on Main at 10 a.m. "Stars & Stripes - We Always Unite", Horseshoes, Mud Volleyball, Watermelon Eating Contest, Greased Pole Climb, Find Money in a Haystack, Concerts with Side FX, Awake Jake & Moxy Ruckus, and 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.
BURBANK: Starlight Bowl Concerts featuring The Rising, Bruce Springsteen tribute | Hollywood U2, U2 tribute. Burbank Starlight Bowl Concerts, 1249 Lockheed View Drive, Burbank, California 91504 Tickets $12-150, starlightbowl.com
CALIFORNIA: Grunion Run - must have a fishing license to catch these slippery silversides with your bare hands only!
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
CAMBRIA: 4th of July Celebration and Fireworks 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 $60-155, eventbrite
CARMICHAEL: 4th of July Fireworks Celebration
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. The Front Street Faire is open until 6 pm. Fireworks 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 4-9 p.m. at Civic Center. cerritos.us
CHESTER: 4th of July Parade, 11 a.m. in Downtown Chester, plus craft fair in the park
CLAREMONT: 4th of July Celebration Festival, Parade, Concert, Fireworks
COLUMBIA: 4th of July Celebration 11 a.m.-4 p.m. on Main Street. Parade, patriotic concert by the Great Mother Lode Brass and Reed Band, dance in the street, and try your skill at the many contests Free, visitcolumbiacalifornia.com
COLUSA: 4th of July Concert with Keep on Truckin band 60s, 70s rock classics.
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 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Sterling Sylver Band Country
CUPERTINO: 4th of July celebration with Pancakes, a Concert and Fireworks Show.
CUPERTINO: Cupertino Summer Concerts with Arena Band presenting an Independence Day Celebration Concert. Arena presents 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. Dana Wharf, $75, danawharf.com
DANVILLE: 4th of July Parade Celebrating Our Educators, 9 a.m.
DEL MAR: San Diego County Fair Fireworks Spectacular on the Final Day! July 4, 2023, 9 p.m. at Corona Grandstand Stage. There's no better place to view the red, white and BOOM from the Fair's Grandstand. Avoid the crowds and secure your seat for the Fireworks Spectacular, the grand finale for the San Diego County Fair and the celebration of the United States of America! Fireworks Spectacular Doors Open 7:30 p.m.; Fireworks 9 p.m. Location: 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. Del Mar, CA. $20-25 includes fair admission, sdfair.com
ELK GROVE: Salute to the Red, White and Blue Fireworks, Concert & Bike Parade 5-10 p.m. at Elk Grove Regional Park. Let Freedom Ride bike parade at 6p, concert with 90s-2000s cover band Y2YAY, and fireworks spectacular set to the soundtrack from 93.7 The River at 9:40p. Location: 9950 Elk Grove Florin Rd, Elk Grove, CA. 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, 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
FERNDALE: 4th of July Parade, Fire Engines and BBQ
FOSTER CITY: July 4th Summer Concert, 6-9 p.m. with Fog City Swampers (Creedence Clearwater Revival tribute) at Leo Ryan Park. Location: 650 Shell Blvd., Foster City, CA 94404. Free, swampersmusic.com
FREMONT: 4th of July Parade Happiness Is... in 2023 10 a.m. lasts approx. 2 hours in a mile-long route.
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 Flags, Freedom & Fireworks over the Dorsey interchange Hwy 49 & Dorsey Overpass. Free to see
GREENFIELD: Fireworks Show, Greenfield: Patriot Park, 5-9:30 p.m. Fireworks at 9 p.m. Location: Oak Avenue at 13th Street, Greenfield, CA. Free, greenfieldartscenter.org
HALF MOON BAY: 4th of July and Block Party.
HERCULES: 4th of July Fireworks at the Bayfront after dark are presented by the City of Hercules. Location: Bayfront Blvd. Hercules, California 94547. Free, ci.hercules.ca.us (listed under calendar of events)
HOLLYWOOD: Hollywood Bowl July Fourth Fireworks Spectacular with The Beach Boys
HUNTINGTON BEACH: 4th of July Parade and Fireworks. Parade starts at 10 a.m., Fireworks on the beach at 9 p.m.
IRVINE: 4th of July Spectacular Concert & Fireworks Finale features the music of The Beatles. $tickets | Ladera Ranch hosts a fun run, 4th of July Parade, Concert and Fireworks Show
IRWINDALE: 4th of July Spectacular Fireworks Show July 4, 2023, 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 July 1, 2023 if you're looking for 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 a.m. at 2nd Street - Broadway, ends at Mildred Street. Free to see, kingcity.com
LAGUNA BEACH: Sawdust Festival June 30-September 3, 2023. Open Sunday-Thursday 11 a.m.-8 p.m. and Friday-Saturday 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Location: 935 Laguna Canyon Rd. Laguna Beach, CA. $10, $7 age 65+, $5 age 6-12 yrs. sawdustartfestival.org
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, Family Style 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 Joey Ridel's Elton John Experience. Free, cityoflagunaniguel.org
LAKE ALMANOR: 4th of July Fireworks at Sundown visible along the East Shore
LAKE FOREST: 4th of July Parade - The Magic of Lake Forest is 2023 theme
LAKEPORT: 4th of July Celebration at Library Park, 11 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 $12 ticket fee.
LEMOORE: Lemoore 4th of July Fireworks, 5K Run. Independence Day Celebration Fireworks at Tachi Palace Casino is open to the public. 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 93245-9760Free admission, tachipalace.com Run is sponsored by the city and takes place 7:30-11 a.m. $30, runsignup.com | lemoore.com.
LINCOLN: 4th of July Parade and Fireworks are highlights of a full day of activities and games
LIVERMORE: Salute to the 4th of July Community Fireworks Show July 4, 2023, 4-9:30 p.m. Fireworks Display, food vendors, activities, music and fun at Robertson Park, 3200 Robertson Park Road. Free, livermoredowntown.com
LIVINGSTON: 4th of July Celebration & Fireworks Show is Back! July 4, 2023, 6-11 p.m. at Max Foster Sports Complex. Livingston Independence Celebration festivities begin at 6 p.m. with live entertainment, arts & crafts, and food vendors. Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. facebook.com/ Livingston4thOfJuly
LODI: 4th of July at the Lake, An American Festival 7 a.m.-10 p.m. at Lodi Lake. Pancake Breakfast 7-11 a.m. $10 | 2-6 p.m. Gates open for Beach & Boats. | Fireworks Show at 9:30 approx. 4000 people expected to attend. Location: Lodi Lake Park, 1101 W. Turner Road, Lodi, CA. $5 parking fee, lodi.gov
LONG BEACH: Big Bang on the Bay fireworks celebration on the waters of Long Beach Harbor. Observe the awe-inspiring fireworks display in Alamitos Bay at 9 p.m. Harbor Cruises Dinner Cruise are available till sold out $135 approx. harbor-cruises.com
LOS ANGELES: Los Angeles Anime Festival Anime Expo July 1-4, 2023 Anime convention. Los Angeles Convention Center anime-expo.org
LOS GATOS: Los Gatos 4th of July Symphony in the Park July 4, 2023, 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
MAMMOTH LAKES: 4th of July Celebration includes a Parade, Pancake Breakfast, Fun Run, Pops in the Park and Fireworks.
MARTINEZ: Martinez 4th of July Celebration with a parade and fireworks to fill the busy day.
MARYSVILLE: City of Marysville July 4th Fireworks. The City, along with amazing sponsors have created a night to remember at Beckwourth Riverfront Park. Gates open at 4:30 p.m. and the show starts around 9:30 pm. 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/marysville.ca.us
MILLBRAE: Beats, Brews & Vines free downtown concert featuring Big Daddy Sunshine + As Is Band. Normally held on Thursdays, the event is taking place on Monday to celebrate the nation's birthday.
MILPITAS: 4th of July Celebration Concert and Fireworks Show
MISSION VIEJO: July 4th Street Faire, Musical Entertainment with 9 bands and Fireworks Spectacular 12-9 p.m. Location: Olympiad between Marguerite and Melinda, Free, cityofmissionviejo.org
MODESTO: Fireworks Show after baseball game with Modesto Nuts vs. Stockton Ports, 5:30-10 p.m. approx. $8-14, milb.com/modesto
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
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 2-9:30p. Concerts 4-9p. Fireworks 9p. Location: 14075 Frederick St, Moreno Valley, CA 92553. Free-$3, moval.gov
MORGAN HILL: 4th of July Freedom Festival July 3-4, 2023 Fun Run, Car Cruise, Parade, Concerts and Fireworks Show. Free, morganhillfreedomfest.com
NAPA: A New England Summer in Napa Fourth of July Celebration at CIA at Copia 6:30 p.m. Ol' fashioned New England clambake with chef Jeremy Sewall, CIA '92, Boston restaurateur, and two-time James Beard Award nominee. Served in the garden is a seasonal menu, family-style, featuring lobsters, oysters, and more seafood raised or caught by his friends and family in New England. Location: 500 1st Street Napa, CA. $125 per person. Ticket price includes food and wine/beer, ciaatcopia.com for reservations
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
NEVADA CITY: Independence Day Celebration with Nevada County Concert Band, concert nevadacitychamber.com.
NEWPORT BEACH: Old Glory Boat Parade July 4, 2023, 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 with the theme, Nation of Innovation
OAKLAND: Oakland Summer Concerts Oakland Municipal Band Concert at Edoff Memorial Bandstand, Lakeside Park Lake Merritt 666 Bellevue Avenue. Oakland, CA Free, oaklandmunicipalband.org
OJAI: July 4 Parade 10 a.m.; Breakfast 7-10 a.m. $7; Fireworks 5:30-9 p.m. $12.51, at Nordhoff High School. 4th of July Free Concert is on July 3, 2023 at Ojai Bowl with Shanti Kettles & 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, Pancake Breakfast and Fun Run. Event is produced by the Orinda Association.
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.
PLACERVILLE: 4th of July Blast Fireworks Show 3-10 p.m. at El Dorado County Fairgrounds. Concerts 6-10 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
PLEASANT HILL: 4th of July Parade, Party in the Park and Fireworks Show.
PLEASANTON: Alameda County Fair, June 16-July 9, 2023 at the Fairgrounds. Summer Vibes is this year's theme for the fair that features special events such as concerts and contests. Location: 4501 Pleasanton Avenue, Pleasanton, CA.
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, $5 pay at the gate. poway.org
RANCHO CORDOVA: Fourth of July Celebration July 3-4, 2023 Fireworks with Drone Show, Carnival and Concert both days! Parade is only on July 4. 1 Mile Run is on July 4.
REDDING: Freedom Festival 4th of July Fireworks and Turtle Bay Park Firecracker 5K Run. 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! The soundtrack for the show will begin playing at 10 pm. Location: 700 Auditorium Drive, Redding, CA 96001 Free, cityofredding.org
REDONDO BEACH: 4th of July Drone Show, replacing fireworks that were canceled due to government regulations
REDWOOD CITY: Chalk Full of Fun on the Square! July 4, 2023. 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, Chalkathon, Carnival, Concert and Fireworks Show.
ROSEVILLE: 4th of July Parade and Fireworks, plus a day of fun for the family
SALINAS: 4th of July Celebration & Fireworks, 4-9 p.m. at Central Park, 420 Central Ave. Vendors, food trucks, and music culminating with a Safe & Sane fireworks display on the City Basketball Court. There will be a limited number of VIP seats for the fireworks display. Free admission, salinaschamber.com
SAN CLEMENTE: 4th of July Fireworks Show at San Clemente Pier, 9 p.m.
SAN DIEGO: SeaWorld San Diego Summer Spectacular June 17-August 20, 2023 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 DIEGO: Old Town is open.
SAN FRANCISCO: Fireworks Over the Bay, Free to see
SAN GABRIEL: Kids Day & 4th of July Parade, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Parade 9-9:30 a.m. starting in the Historic Mission District, near Plaza Park (428 S. Mission Drive), then head east on Broadway. Prizes awarded for most patriotic costumes and parade entries. Kids' Day at Smith Park following parade. Free, sangabrielcity.com
SAN JACINTO: 4th of July Parade and Food Truck Festival
SAN JOSE: 4th of July Fireworks at Lake Almaden, Fireworks at Municipal Stadium & Rose, White & Blue Parade, Festival and Car Show, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at The Alameda. Fireworks show takes place at Almaden Lake Regional Park; Another Fireworks Show at Municipal Stadium is hosted by SJ Giants baseball team.
SAN MARCOS: Stars, Strips & Spurs, 4th of July Festival 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Lakehouse Resort. Patriotic Dog Contest, Sack Races, Watermelon Eating Contest, Musical Chairs, Mechanical Bull, Dunk Tank, Ring Toss, live music with country classics and BBQ delights. Location: 1105 La Bonita Dr 1105 La Bonita Drive San Marcos, CA 92078. Free but need to rsvp, lakehousehotelandresort.com
SAN MARINO: The Kings of 88 Billy Joel, Elton John, Ray Charles, Carole King, 80s hits 4th of July Concert at Lacy Park 1485 Virginia Road San Marino, CA $5-15, cityofsanmarino.org
SAN MATEO: BayCon May July 1-4, 2023. 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 MATEO: 4th of July Concert free event 11 a.m.-2 p.m. in Central Park
SAN PABLO: 4th of July Multicultural Celebration 5-10 p.m. at San Pablo Community Center. New drone light show, Headliner concert with Kalimba, Spirit of Earth, Wind & Fire, food, games and fun. Free, sanpabloca.gov
SAN PEDRO: John Olguin 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular 7-10 p.m.
SAN RAFAEL: Marin County Fair June 30-July 4, 2023. Fireworks Nightly at 9:30 p.m. Location: 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael, California marinfair.org
SAN RAMON: San Ramon celebrates 4th of July with a special concert featuring The Boys of Summer, a tribute to The Eagles band.
SANTA ANA: Fourth of July, 5-9:30 p.m. at Centennial Regional Park. 11th 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. Dogs allowed on leash. 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
SANTA BARBARA: 4th of July Fireworks at Stearns Wharf, Concert at Sunken Garden. Free! Bands performing, kids games and activities, food, music and the beach and wharf to entertain throughout the day till the big Fireworks extravaganza.
SANTA CLARA: All City 4th of July Picnic and concert, 12-5 p.m. in Central Park, 969 Kiely Blvd., Santa Clara, California 95051 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, 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.
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, 2023, 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, "Salute to Freedom" 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 LAKE TAHOE: Lights on the Lake Fireworks Show & South Lake Tahoe 4th of July Parade July 4, 2023, 10 a.m.-10:30 p.m.
SOUTH PASADENA: 4th of July Red, White, and Blue - Bold Strips, Bright Stars and Brave Hearts, Too. 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 & Concert 12:30-2:30p; Fireworks Show 9p at S.Pasadena HS, 1401 Fremont Avd. Gates 7p. southpasadenaca.gov
SQUAW VALLEY: 4th of July concerts at Palisades Tahoe feature Mighty Mike Schermer Band + Roy Rogers & The Delta Rhythm Kings
SUISUN CITY: 4th of July Celebration 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 bands Kiss 'n Tell, Don Gato and Papa Joe & the New Deal. 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. Choreographed music for drone show on 101.5 FM. Free, visittahoecity.org
TAYLORSVILLE: 4th of July Silver Buckle Rodeo, July 4, 2023. 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 $20, tehachapiprorodeo.com | rodeo
TEHACHAPI: 4th of July Festival 7 a.m.-10 p.m. All American 5K Run in Central Park $45; Pancake Breakfast $8; 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 "United We Soar" 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: Thousand Oaks Summer Concerts with Swing Dolls, an Andrew Sisters tribute.
THOUSAND OAKS: 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular
TUSTIN: July 4th Fireworks Celebration, 6:30-9:30 p.m. with Fireworks at 9 p.m. Food, music and fireworks are scheduled at Tustin High School, 1171 El Camino Real, Tustin, CA. 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, Electric Vinyl (Rock tribute), food vendors, beer garden and kids zone. Fireworks Spectacular at 9 p.m. $10-15, uplandca.gov
VACAVILLE: 4th of July Concert & Fireworks in Andrews Park, 9 p.m. Band plays 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: 4th of July Parade July 4, 2023, 10 a.m.-American Dreamin' is the theme for the 168th 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
VALLEJO: MadHatter 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
VENTURA: Fireworks, Street Fair and Pushem-Pullem Parade. Fireworks are $10 to see, other events are free.
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 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. $16 admission, sutterhealthpark.com
WHITTIER: 4th of July Spectacular at York Field. Concert from Candela, pop + Latin hits band. 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 July 4 Parade, Music Rodeola, BBQ, Horseshoes, and CCPRA PROFESSIONAL RODEO at Jack Tharp Arena. Box: $25, Adult: $20, Child: $10.
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 the Beach St. A Go Go 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, VIP seating $40, valleycultural.org
WOODSIDE: Woodside Committee Rodeo July 4, 2023, 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: 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular! with a concert.
YUBA CITY: 4th of July Children's Parade, Fireworks Parade includes Yuba Sutter Symphony concert.
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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