The Peninsula Celebration Association presents the 70th annual Independence Day Parade on Friday July 4th, 2008 starting at 10am. The parade starts at Brewster and Winslow at 10:00am and loops around downtown Redwood City. Join us after the Parade at the 22nd annual Independence Day Festival from 9:00 am – 5:00pm at Winslow and Marshall with a battle of the marching bands (1:30p), kids area and arts & crafts. This free fireworks display with concert accompaniment will take place at approximately 9:30pm at Public Viewing Areas Provided by the Port of Redwood City

The Port of Redwood City is an industrial area which is mostly private property with very limited public parking. The Port has provided a Public viewing area along the waterfront off of Seaport Court. Once all of the public parking spaces are filled, Redwood City Police Department will close Seaport Blvd to all vehicle traffic at the intersection of Seaport Blvd/Blomquist.

The Port’s public boat launch ramp will remain open on July 4th. Viewing of the fireworks from watercraft is allowed provided they remain anchored outside of the designated safety zone.

They can be seen from downtown and  anywhere  west of Highway 101 where there is a clear view of the skies above the Port.  They can also be seen from high points all over the Peninsula.