San Francisco Bay Area 4th of July & Fireworks Guide 2022
Typically we’ll list over 100 different Fourth of July events (including 50+ different fireworks shows within a few hours drive) with listings for the major fireworks shows plus tons of smaller hometown festivals, fairs and fireworks shows throughout the Bay Area and a few fun road trips.
2022 Update – Big Updates Coming Friday July 1st: Many events are back, others are canceled, and some we are still trying to figure out! We’ll start with everything “unconfirmed” below and then update as soon as we know!
You can also legally buy fireworks in a few towns like Pacifica, San Bruno, Dublin and Union City.
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July 4th Events & Fireworks Shows | 2022
Please note details can change rapidly, so always visit the event website first before attending. All events take place on July 4, 2022 unless otherwise noted. List updated 6/30/22 at 1:58pm
San Francisco
- San Francisco | Confirmed for 2022 – 4th of July FIREWORKS Show
- All Over Bay Area | Confirmed for 2022 – Free Cab Rides Home on 4th of July
- Angel Island | Confirmed for 2022 – Angel Island Fireworks Cruise from Tiburon on July 4th
- Potrero Hill | Confirmed for 2022 – July 4th Adult Throwdown: Tricycle Races & Arm Wrestling
- San Francisco | Confirmed for 2022 – Free Fishing Days (No Fishing License Required) – (July 2)
Many more events & updates coming Friday afternoon July 1st.
East Bay
- Alameda | Confirmed for 2022 – Mayor’s 4th of July Parade
- Alameda | Confirmed for 2022 – USS Hornet Party w/ DJs & Exhibits
- Antioch | Confirmed for 2022 – 4th of July FIREWORKS, Festival & Parade
- Benicia | Confirmed for 2022 – Independence Day Torchlight Parade + Drone Light Show (July 3)
- Benicia | Confirmed for 2022 – Picnic in the Park & Waterfront Fireworks Show
- Berkeley | 4th of July Fireworks & All Day Festival – Cancelled for 2022
- Concord | Confirmed for 2022 – 4th of July Parade, Festival & FIREWORKS
- Danville | Confirmed for 2022 – 4th of July Parade
- El Cerrito | Confirmed for 2022 – WorldOne Festival – July 3 + 4
- Fremont | Confirmed for 2022 – 4th of July Porch Parade
- Fremont | Confirmed for 2022 – July 4th Fun & Games at Ardenwood Farms – July 3 + 4
- Hayward | Confirmed for 2022 – Meek Estate 4th of July Open House – (July 2)
- Livermore | Confirmed for 2022 – July 4th Fireworks & Block Party + Free Glowsticks
- Martinez | Confirmed for 2022 – July 4th Parade and Fireworks
- Moraga | Confirmed for 2022 – Celebration in the Commons + Fireworks
- Oakland | Confirmed for 2022 – Free A’s Post-Game FIREWORKS Show w/ $7.04 tickets
- Pleasant Hill | Confirmed for 2022 – 4th of July FIREWORKS Show
- Vacaville | Confirmed for 2022 – 4th of July FIREWORKS & Creekside Concert
North Bay
- Vallejo | Confirmed for 2022 – FIREWORKS Extravaganza at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom – (July 2-4)
Many more events & updates coming Friday afternoon July 1st.
Huge events update for Bay Area coming to this list the afternoon of Friday, July 1st.
Our Disclaimer: We have done our best to confirm the details of each of the above events with at least one source (either the city itself, a newspaper, chamber of commerce, or a trusty website). But because there is always a rare chance that we have been given incorrect information, we do recommend you contact the city directly to confirm details before you head out to any event.
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