**Annual Event**
Saturday, July 4
Orinda | 4th of July Parade & Celebration in the Park | 2026
Come watch or Participate in the Fourth of July Parade!
On July 4th, our parade begins at 10 a.m.
We will assemble all parade entrants in the East BART lot, as usual, starting at 8 a.m., and we’ll line everyone up at 9:30 a.m.
The Parade Route begins ...
Martinez | Hometown 4th of July Parade & Fireworks | 2026
SATURDAY, JulY 4, 2026 – 10am
Join us for a patriotic extravaganza at the Annual Downtown Martinez 4th of July Parade, proudly presented by Martinez Refining Company. It’s time to paint Main Street red, white, and blue as over 40 spirited entries march down the heart ...
Fremont | 4th of July Parade | 2026
Freemont 4th of July Parade! Celebrating America’s 250th! Celebrating Fremont’s 70th!
PARADE BEGINS AT 10:00AM SHARP!
Please be advised that the following read closures will be in effect from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM:
Paseo Padre Parkway between Mowry and Stevenson
Capitol Avenue between Paseo and State
Liberty Street between ...
Clayton | Independence Day Parade | 2026
Clayton’s Annual 4th of July Parade
On Saturday, July 4th, please join in celebrating the 250th birthday of the United States of America! There will be a pancake breakfast from 7 am to 10 am at Endeavor Hall ($10 for adults, $7 for kids under ten). ...
Alameda | 4th of July Bash on USS Hornet’s Aircraft Carrier Flight Deck | 2026
Come join us for a fun-filled Steel Beach Party & BBQ aboard the USS Hornet on July 4th with food & drink, games, tours, arts & crafts fair.
Spend your 4th of July (10AM to 5PM) in the Bay’s best location for the day with music, ...
Brentwood | 4th of July Parade | 2026
We’re getting ready for Brentwood’s biggest 4th of July Parade yet!
As we celebrate America’s 250th, we’re inviting local businesses, community groups, and performers to be part of this incredible tradition!
2026 Fillmore Jazz Festival (July 4-5)
The Fillmore Jazz Festival returns in 2026 over the July 4 weekend, Saturday and Sunday, July 4–5, bringing live jazz back to the heart of San Francisco’s historic Fillmore District. Join us for a weekend of music, community, and celebration. The West Coast’s largest free jazz ...
Alameda | 4th of July Parade: The Longest Parade in the USA | 2026
“AMERICA TURNS 250! PLUS … Alameda Fire Department celebrates 150 years of service for Alameda!”
Saturday, July 4, 2026 – 10:00 am
Parade starts on the corner of Park Street and Lincoln Avenue
Alameda’s 4th of July Parade is the longest in the nation with a route that ...
Piedmont | Small Town 4th of July Parade & Picnic in the Park | 2026
Piedmont 4th of July Parade & Picnic
Celebrate our small town’s big spirit at Piedmont’s 59th annual Independence Day celebration!
Enjoy 4th of July Piedmont style, with our annual:
Parade: The fun starts at 11am!
Picnic in the Park: Live music in Piedmont Park until 3pm.
Neighborhood block parties Permit applications due June 29
Join the ...
Moraga | Dog Parade & July 4th Fireworks | 2026
July 4 Celebration
COMMUNITY BOOTHS
Interested in participating as a vendor at the 2026 Moraga 4th of July Celebration? Applications are due June 12!
2026 Moraga 4th of July Vendor Application
Love the 4th of July fireworks spectacular? Support this hometown tradition by donating today!
Albany | 4th of July in the Park: Live Music, Rock Wall & Free Ice Cream | 2026
The City of Albany invites you to join us for our annual 4th of July in the Park celebration on Saturday, July 4th, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Memorial Park (1325 Portland Avenue). This year, we are celebrating 250 years of independence.
Whether you’re ...
El Cerrito’s Annual WorldOne Festival 2025 (July 3-4)
Back for the 28th year, the 2026 worldOne Festival is El Cerrito California’s largest event of the entire year! Join 12,000+ of your closest friends + neighbors for a splendid day of music, art, commUnity, relaxation, and fun on the welcoming, spacious lawn + adjacent ...
Oakland | 1900s Old-Timey Pardee Patriotic Picnic | 2026
The 250th anniversary, also called the Semi-quincentennial, commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, when the thirteen American colonies declared their freedom from British rule. This historic milestone reflects the founding ideals of liberty, equality, and self-governance, and honors the efforts of ...
Golden Gate Park “The Whale’s Tail” Beer/Wine Garden + Live Music (Summer 2026)
The Whale’s Tale is a seasonal, open-air destination for live music, food and drinks, community programming and relaxing afternoons. Open Saturdays and Sundays and select holidays beginning Memorial Day weekend, the Whale’s Tail features a rotating lineup of musical acts throughout the season, weekly free ...Every Saturday
SF’s 4th Of July Tricycle Races & Ladies Arm Wrestling | 2026
Fill up on on tater tots and guava margaritas for Thee Parkside’s Thee Annual Fourth of July spectacle, which turns Wisconsin Street into a wild pedal- and arm-powered block party. This is their last 4th of July bash before closing their doors! Not to be ...
“Queer As Fourth” Dance Party | El Rio
A radical resistance party celebrating queer joy, community, music, and culture. DJs, go-go dancers, food, and a portion of proceeds benefit
This Fourth of July, we’re celebrating something worth fighting for: our community.
QUEER AS FOURTH is a radical resistance party bringing together queer joy, Black and ...
Antioch | 4th of July Fireworks & Festival | 2026
Fourth of July Celebration
Join the City of Antioch in celebrating Independence Day in our historic Rivertown. Visit Waldie Plaza to experience live entertainment and enjoy local food vendors and trucks. Have an exciting time with friends and family in the Games Zone located at City ...
Free Lyft/Cab Rides Home (SF Bay Area) on 4th of July 2026
FREE SOBER RIDES
Silva Injury Law Presents: Free Sober Rides Campaign.
In an effort to reduce the risk of drinking and driving, we are proud to present free holiday ride-share rides for you!
We care about our residents in Turlock, San Francisco, Modesto, and Merced, CA, and want ...
Watch Fireworks Close Up Aboard WWII Liberty Ship | S.S. Jeremiah O’Brien
The historic World War II Liberty ship, the S.S. Jeremiah O’Brien, hosts a dockside 2026 fireworks display viewing party from 7 pm to 10:30 pm when the fireworks are set off on July 4, 2026.
Experience the Fourth of July like never before aboard the SS Jeremiah ...
Angel Island | 4th of July Fireworks Cruise | 2026
Get ready to experience the magic of the annual “San Francisco 4th of July Fireworks Show” aboard the mighty Angel Island or the luxurious Tamalpais for an exciting Fireworks display that will have you, your family and friends in awe. Sure to be a memorable ...
Where to Watch Mission District’s 4th of July Street Fireworks | 2026
Watch the “unsanctioned” but no-less-fun street fireworks going off in and around the neighborhood around where Pop’s Bar is in the Mission District.
You likely can’t see anything directly from the bar, but once you hear explosions just walk a few blocks and take cover. Unlike ...
Farley’s Potrero Hill Safe & Sane Street Fireworks Extravaganza? | 2026
Want to see a good old fashioned mini fireworks show in the street, the kind you used to have as a kid?
Farley’s Coffee typically hosts their annual “Safe and Sane” July Fourth Fireworks show in the street on July 4th at sundown.
Independence Day means fireworks, ...
Pittsburg | 4th of July Fireworks at the Marina | 2026
Celebrate Independence Day and America’s 250th Anniversary at the Pittsburg Marina!Join us on Saturday, July 4, for an evening of family-friendly fun on Pittsburg’s beautiful waterfront. Enjoy delicious food trucks, local vendors, and the Waterfront Firework Party hosted by Dale Vino before the sky lights ...
San Francisco Fireworks: 4th of July (2026)
New for 2026, San Francisco is going bigger for July 4 this year in honor of America’s 250th anniversary. Along with the annual waterfront fireworks near Pier 39 and Fisherman’s Wharf, the city is adding a second launch site from the Golden Gate Bridge, creating a ...
Treasure Island: How to Watch 4th of July Fireworks from Treasure Island | 2026
No 2026 update yet but here’s what happened in 2025.
Treasure Island is a great place to watch the fireworks; however, things are a bit different in 2025 than in past years.
Treasure Island will be closed to cars for the fireworks for 2025; only Treasure Island ...
Benicia | Waterfront Fireworks Show | 2026
Get ready for the most dazzling 4th of July celebration in Benicia!
2026 Benicia Fireworks Info
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Sunday, July 5
Free National Parks Admission for Independence Day Weekend (July 3-5, 2026)
Sometimes you’ve just got to get away from it all and clear your head with the peace and serenity of a national park. On certain “fee-free” days throughout the year, enjoy free entry to all national parks and monuments, including Muir Woods and Yosemite National Park, and ...
2026 Fillmore Jazz Festival (July 4-5)
The Fillmore Jazz Festival returns in 2026 over the July 4 weekend, Saturday and Sunday, July 4–5, bringing live jazz back to the heart of San Francisco’s historic Fillmore District. Join us for a weekend of music, community, and celebration. The West Coast’s largest free jazz ...
Wednesday, July 8
Walnut Creek’s Locust Street Festival 2026
Mark your calendars for an epic street festival series, once a month on Wednesday evenings in July and August. Join us for these 2 vibrant street festivals in the heart of downtown Walnut Creek! Locust Street Festival is the ultimate celebration of community, creativity, and ...
Thursday, July 9
Movies on the Square 2026: Free Double Features Every Thursday (Redwood City)
20 years ago, we said it was gonna be big. Turns out… we were just getting started. From Movies on the Square to Shakespeare under the stars, Redwood City Events became more than a series. It’s the soundtrack of this city. And 20 seasons later? ...Every Thursday
