The Town of Ross will be celebrating the 4th of July with its annual parade and picnic on the Ross Common on Wednesday, July 4, 2012 beginning at 11:00 a.m. There will be food and drinks for sale at the picnic, as well as games for …

Join the Pacifica’s Parks, Beaches and Recreation Dept. for a fun 2012 4th of July celebration of crafts, games, music and more at Frontierland Park.
 

Los Altos hosts their annual “Glorious 4th of July” festival on Wednesday, July 4, 2012 at Shoup Park, Los Altos (immediately following the Los Altos Hills Parade). Live entertainment with Ye Olde Towne Band and The Unicorns
Program begins promptly at 11:00AM
Cristy Dawson, Los Altos High School Asst. Princiipal,Emcee …

4th of July  Parade & Picnic
An Annual Homestead Valley Celebration
Wednesday, July 4, 2012
11am- 2pm, Stolte Grove, Homestead Valley, Mill Valley
Featuring:
11:00 PARADE
Dress up you and your dog (or goats…), bring along your favorite  musical instrument & parade from Volunteer Park  (corner Melrose and Evergreen) to Stolte Grove
11:30 …

The 2012 Sleepy Hollow 4th of July parade begins at 11am staring at Oak Knoll Drive and Butterfield Road. The Sleepy Hollow Swim Team will hold a gourmet hot dog lunch from noon to 1 p.m., and poolside entertainment will follow.
Source: Marin Independent Journal

The 2012 Menlo Park July 4th Parade begins at 11:45am at the Wells Fargo parking lot on Santa Cruz & Chestnut. Come dressed in red, white and blue and decorate your bike or wagon to participate in this fun-filled people parade. $6 wristband is required for some …

The tradition continues as we celebrate Independence Day at the 31st annual Palo Alto Summer Festival & Chili Cook-off 2012.
Attracting thousands of sun and chili lovers, the festival embraces everything wonderful about summer.  Taste an array of red-hot chili delicacies prepared by over 20 teams of …

Half Moon Bay celebrates Independence Day 2012 and its classic small town spirit with the popular Ol’ Fashioned 4th of July Parade down historic Main Street.
Starting at 12 noon, the delightful, home-spun parade features a charming array of creative floats, marching bands, equine groups, classic cars, …

On July 4th, 2012 enjoy Picnic In The Park starting at noon at the Benicia City Park on First Street and Military. Until 7pm, there will be many fun, family-friendly happenings including arts & crafts, live entertainment and children’s activities.
Related Events: Torchlight Parade & Freedom …

An annual family favorite, the Berkeley Marina plays host to a bunch of exciting events including Kid’s Adventure Playground with old-fashioned sack races and face painting, live music, martial arts demonstrations and more.
On the north side of the marina at Cesar Chavez Park, there will …

This IS your grandmother’s picnic.
This historic Pardee Home Museum in downtown Oakland hosts a costumed patriotic picnic to celebrate Independence Day 2012. Admission to this 1912-themed event  includes live piano music, picnic food , activities like badminton and croquet, as well as a craft …

It’s time for the 14th annual all-volunteer Fourth of July celebration in Lions Wayside Park. The free event with live music and a picnic in the park will take place from 12:00-1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 4, 2012.
Eat for cheap with “Dog and a drink …

The Napa County Fair takes place over four days, July 1-4th, 2012, with live music, strolling entertainers, an antique truck and tractor show, pony rides, a carnival, a Fourth of July parade and fireworks at dusk.
Napa County Fair 2012
Fair Schedule – Wednesday, July 4th
11:00 am …

An Vallejo tradition for 160 years, the 4th of July Parade along the city’s waterfront has always been a popular event filled with floats, classic cars and even giant puppets. After the parade, you can even continue celebrating with live music and family-friendly activities, as well as …

The Frankenart Mart is a quirky shoebox-sized art gallery in the Inner Richmond. Not only do they have curious one-of-a-kind interactive art exhibits, but once a month there’s free hot dogs all day with an epic battle between beef and veggie (beef always wins).
July 4, …

The 2012 San Geronimo Valley Fourth of July parade starts at noon in downtown (near the Woodacre Improvement Club) and ends with a celebration at Dickson Ranch sponsored by the San Geronimo Valley Lions Club,
The post parade festival features horse and pony rides, contests, bingo, sack …

Join the city of Albany at their 2012 Fourth of July Green, Red, White & Blue Celebration in Memorial Park (Noon to 4pm) with 3-legged races, egg toss, sack races… fun for the whole family.
Beard & Mustache Contest
Start growing that mustache or beard (or make …

Roaring Camp Railroads hosts a day  old-timey 4th of July activities in Felton in the Santa Cruz Mountains for 2012.
The historic railroad camp (which features two historic narrow-gage railroads) celebrates 4th of July with a Sock Hop and ’50s family 4th of July featuring hula …

Ghirardelli Square hosts a family friendly Fourth of July festival for 2012 from noon till 9 p.m. with face painting, live music, balloon artists and more.
And after the entertainment you’re in a perfect position to walk a block to the waterfront to check out the …

Tails will wag at Pooches On Parade’s 4th Annual event (that’s 28 in dog years) July 4, 2012. Starting at noon, the public is invited to watch pooch parents proudly parade their pets’ patriotic side down Main Street in Half Moon Bay. Don’t have a dog? …

Direct to Earth invites you to celebrate Independence Day 2012 at the first annual Pool Jam electronic music fundraiser from noon to 7pm. 
Set in the gardens of the Grey Gables Estate in the sleepy city of Piedmont, this 104 year old mansion‘s grounds will feature three …

Join us on Wednesday, July 4, 2012 at Eagle Park, 1115 Emily Ave. from 12 noon to 3 p.m. for a fun-filled day for the entire family.
The Rohnert Park Community Band will be performing. There will be hamburgers, hot dogs, soft drinks available and beer …

The Fourth of July 2012 festival begins at the Veterans Home in Yountville with an all-day street fair featuring activities for the whole family, including a children’s fun zone with water balloons and dunk tank, an open community swim at their pool, baseball games.
Live music …

Get ready to swing in the square on July 4, 2012 during a special daytime swing concert with Stompy Jones at 12:30pm. Please note that unlike most “swing in the square” concerts, there’s no dance lesson on July 4th – just great music and an …

Milpitas celebrates Independence Day 2012 with a day full of water fun and an evening of fireworks.
“Waving the Red, White & Blue” Pool Party
- July 4, 2012 (1p-4p)
Music, games, fun and more. Hot dog lunch available for purchase at event. Space may be limited at …