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The Biggest Fireworks Shows in the Bay Area (2023)

Here’s our list of the biggest fireworks shows in the Bay Area for 2023
By - posted 7/3/2023 No Comment

San Francisco

As long as the fog stays away, this is an awesome synchronized fireworks show that’s typically set off from two barges north of Pier 39 and Aquatic Park. Watch from Coit Tower, Tank Hill, Bernal Heights or the piers at the end of Fort Mason. July 4, 2023 

View the SF fireworks fromAngel Island (not yet confirmed for 2023) Aboard an aircraft carrier

Concord

Come out and enjoy Concord’s Home Town Parade, Picnic taking place at Todos Santos Plaza followed by an evening festival and fireworks at Mt. Diablo High School (only three blocks from Todos Santos Plaza), on July 4, 2023.

San Jose

Celebrating their 105th year, the Rotary Club brings fireworks back to the Bay Area’s biggest city (yes, much bigger than SF) with a big fireworks show on Discovery Meadow. July 4, 2023 – Free.

Mountain View

The San Francisco Symphony plays their annual 4th of July show at Shoreline Amphitheater with fireworks sync’d to patriotic music. Tickets start at a super reasonable $18.75 each as part of a 4-pack, or if you don’t care about the symphony, you can view the fireworks for free from anywhere near the amphitheater. July 4, 2023.

 


 

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Saturday, July 4

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| Angel Island
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