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Mountain View | 4th of July Fireworks Free Viewing Areas | 2026

Saturday, July 4, 2026 - 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE
Shoreline Wildlife & Recreation Area | Terminal Boulevard and San Antonio Road, Mountain View, CA
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The City of Mountain View and Live Nation are proud to present the 2026 Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular with the San Francisco Symphony on Saturday, July 4 at Shoreline Amphitheatre.

The City of Mountain View and Live Nation are proud to present the 2026 Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular with the San Francisco Symphony on Saturday, July 4 at Shoreline Amphitheatre.

  • The 2,000 free lawn tickets have all been redeemed by Mountain View residents and are no longer available.
  • Mountain View residents may still purchase discounted lawn and upper reserved tickets for $17 each (limit of 8 tickets per household). Discounted tickets are also courtesy of Shoreline Amphitheatre and the City of Mountain View and can be purchased up to and including the day of the event.
  • Parking is an additional fee and can be purchased for $25 in advance at the box office or online at ShorelineAmphitheatre.com, or onsite the night of the event for $30.
  • To obtain the discounted tickets: Residents must PRINT AND BRING THIS 4th of July flyer/coupon, along with proof of residency (a driver’s license AND current utility bill with a Mountain View address), to the Shoreline Amphitheatre Box Office in order to redeem for tickets.

The Shoreline Box Office is open Wednesdays and Saturdays, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., and on event days starting at 12 p.m. You can learn more information on the Shoreline Amphitheatre webpage.

Shoreline Regional Park: Parking, Access and Safety for Fourth of July

  • Parking lots will be open and available within Shoreline. Parking is limited and available on a first come, first served basis. Fees may apply.
  • Please remain on pathways and in the designated viewing areas within Shoreline for your safety.
  • No dogs (or other pets), drones, BBQs, or personal fireworks/flammables.
  • Certain areas and pathways within Shoreline will be closed leading up to and immediately following the fireworks for safety reasons. Please look for directional signs and listen to all staff and volunteers at the event.
  • Shoreline Regional Park is closed immediately following the fireworks show.
  • All trails will remain open after the Fireworks for this one day of the year. There are no lights on the trails due to environmental considerations. If you use the trail on the Fourth of July, please plan accordingly.
  • Bike parking is available at Shoreline Amphitheatre for those attending the concert.
  • View the area map for restricted and approved Fireworks viewing areas.
  • Crittenden Hill is closed as a viewing area for safety reasons. Charleston Park is the next closest viewing area and open to the public.
City of Mountain View

 

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, Fireworks, In Person, Peninsula
Address: Terminal Boulevard and San Antonio Road, Mountain View, CA

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