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Foster City’s 4th of July Dog Parade & Festival | 2026

Saturday, July 4, 2026 - 8:30 am to 9:45 pm | Cost: FREE
Leo J. Ryan Park | 650 Shell Blvd, Foster City, CA
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Foster City Fourth of July Celebration
Saturday, July 4, 2026
Leo Ryan Park
8:30am-9:45pm

Join the Foster City Parks & Recreation, Lions of Foster City, and the Foster City Rotary Club for this exciting all-day event on Saturday, July 4, 2026 at Leo Ryan Park! You don’t want to miss all the games, food, entertainment, and our annual family and dog parades.

*Please not that there will not be a firework show this year.*

For more information, please call (650) 286-3380.

We would like to thank our 2026 Gold Event Sponsor: Happy Healthy Teeth!

2026 Schedule

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.


Cost: FREE
Categories: **Annual Event**, *Top Pick*, 4th of July, Fairs & Festivals, In Person, Kids & Families, Live Music, Peninsula
Address: 650 Shell Blvd, Foster City, CA

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