4th of July East Bay

July 4th Parade starts at 10:00 am. Alameda's 4th of July Parade is the longest in the nation with a route that spans 3.3 miles, attracting more than 150 entries and 2,500 participants.  The Parade draws over 60,000 spectators from the region and entries include a full spectrum of Bay Area residents, including equestrians, dance troops, floats, antique cars, community groups, transported and marching bands from both the community and local schools and people of all shapes and sizes.

Join us for a 5K run (3.1 mile) and walk through beautiful Alameda starting at 9:00AM, just before the historic 4th of July Parade. This run benefits the Midway Shelter for Women and Children. We are working closely with the City of Alameda on both the Parade and run so that we can bring a safe and fun experience for both runners and spectators.

This free, family-friendly event offers a day of live entertainment, delicious food, engaging activities for all ages, and an opportunity to connect with your community. Whether you're a longtime resident or new to the area, come enjoy the festivities, meet your neighbors, and celebrate Independence Day with us.

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 Hall, before picking your spot to see the big firework show.

Join us for a fun-filled community festival, 1900-style! Celebrate the United States of America’s 249th birthday with music, games, and activities for everyone all day long. Bring a picnic or grab a bite at the from our food vendor and spend the day the old-fashioned way! Fee:$10.00/adults, $8.00/seniors (62+), $5.00/children (4-17), under 4 years free.

July 4, 2025 | 7:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Berkeley is brimming with spectacular 4th of July fun. Every year, Independence Day is celebrated with fireworks, music, community cheer, and more! Enjoy your 4th of July weekend in Berkeley with our guide on the top ways to celebrate America’s birthday. Family-friendly activities abound for all ages, from colorful light displays to delectable cruise dinners. Soak in the summer sunshine while joining the Berkeley community in Independence Day activities.

4th of July Parade  Join us for the Brentwood Classic 4th of July Parade! The parade will begin at 9:30am with the return of the popular Children's Parade, followed immediately by the main parade. 

Pre-registration is not required for the Children's Parade. Children may dress up and use bicycles, roller skates, non-motorized scooters, wagons, strollers, small battery motorized play vehicles. Be creative! Line begins at 1st and Birch.

The main parade will begin immediately following the Children's Parade, traveling from the corner of 1st and Birch, turning right on Oak Street, and ending in front of the Community Center.

Join us on First Street for our annual 3rd of July Torchlight Parade. Enjoy a wide variety of floats, bands, and vintage cars while celebrating the coming Independence Day holiday with your Benicia community!

Clayton's famous 4th of July Parade is part of a cherished tradition of live music and creative patriotic display. Theme this year is "Honoring Our Past, Celebrating Our Future"

Events at Todos Santos Plaza

8:00 am : Stars & Stripes Kids Fun Run

8:00 am : Rotary Pancake Breakfast

8:15 am : Stars & Stripes 5k Run & Walk

10:00 am : Independance Day Parade

Events at Mt. Diablo High School

4:00 PM : Festival Gates Open

9:00 PM : Fireworks over Concord

This year's parade theme is Celebrating our Educators and our Grand Marshal is Chavonta Edington, Contra Costa County Teacher of the Year. The Kiwanis Club of San Ramon Valley has organized and conducted the annual Kiwanis 4th of July Parade in partnership with the Town of Danville since 1975. The parade attracts 30,000-40,000 spectators each year and is a wonderful opportunity for the community to come together and celebrate America's birth.

Get ready for a night of red, white, and BOOM! We’re lighting up the sky and cranking up the fun with fireworks at the Bayfront in Hercules! This event is FREE and the show will start once it’s dark.

The annual City of El Cerrito/worldOne July 4th Festival provides the chance to celebrate amongst high-flying banners, world-class music, friends, community groups, classic car showcase, and more. Join us on Friday, 7/4 to celebrate this renowned El Cerrito Tradition! The event is free to the public, with pay-as-you-go options for attractions such as food & beverage booths, rides, bounce houses, vendor booths and more! 

The City of Livermore hosts a daytime Fourth of July Celebration at the Livermore Municipal Airport. This family-friendly event features a variety of military aircraft, remote-control aircraft demonstrations, and displays of emergency vehicles, jets, and helicopters. 

The 2nd annual Fourth of July Celebration will take place on Friday, July 4, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. In addition to the aircraft displays, attendees can enjoy food trucks, live music, a designated kids' zone, and various information booths.

Celebrate the 4th of July with an unforgettable evening on Mare Island, featuring a dazzling drone show illuminating the sky, a tempting array of food trucks offering delicious bites, refreshing beverages, a fun kid's zone, energizing music by DJ TURN UP, and spellbinding magic by the renowned Magician, Perry Yan - creating a truly magical Independence Day extravaganza perfect for the whole family.

Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and layers and settle in for a fun evening for all ages.

Mark your calendars and get ready to be swept away by the Spirit Ship Celebration on Mare Island. We can't wait to see you there!

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 of downtown Martinez in a dazzling display of community pride and celebration.

The July 4 Celebration typically includes community activities throughout the day, culminating with a concert at 7:00pm followed by a spectacular fireworks display.

Orinda’s July 4th tradition, started in the early 1980s by The Orinda Association, is a way to celebrate Independence Day and to celebrate “community.” Thousands of citizens and visitors have gathered in previous years to participate in or watch the parade and attend the numerous events available throughout the day. This year we will have our traditional parade again – as well as a concert in the park following the parade.

Join us on July 4th for “Summer Fun on the 4th,” an exciting event from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. The event includes an R&B, Motown and soul music concert by Splick Da’Groove and the Everyday People, additional entertainment, a trivia contest, giveaways, and a kid's craft activity. The first 500 attendees will also receive a free light-up gift; giveaways and craft materials are while supplies last. Guests who take a picture at the Jack London Square selfie wall and tag the center @Jacklondonsq on Instagram will be automatically entered for a chance to win a $100 gift card to a Jack London Square business. 

Celebrate our small town's big spirit at Piedmont's 58th annual Independence Day celebration!

The City of Pinole will be hosting a 4th of July Celebration at Pinole Valley High School. From 6:30 – 9:30 pm, we will be featuring a drone show, food trucks, children’s activities, and so much more!

We invite you to a spectacular fireworks show at the Pittsburg Marina on Friday, July 4th! The fireworks display will kick off at dusk, around 8:45pm to 9pm, so be sure to come early and enjoy!

Join Us for 4th of July Food & Fun on FRIDAY, JULY 4th 2025 ~ Noon – 3:30pm at the Pardee Home Museum ~ The Perfect Place to Celebrate! Music by Frederick Hodges, Vintage Clothing Encouraged. Admission includes BBQ (burgers, etc.) & Concert Adults: $20; Children (5-11) $10; Under 5 Free

Join us for the 2025 Season with our new Music Director, Kaitlin Bove! Concerts start July 4, and continue July 13, 20, 27, and August 3, 2025 All concerts start at 1:00 pm and last until 3:00.
Bring a lawn chair or blanket, and a picnic lunch, and join us for our 2025 season!

Pleasant Hill Parade is celebrating and hope you can celebrate with us too. Join us early as we kick off the celebration with a 5K Run. Then shortly after the run the parade moves through the downtown area. Once the parade is over, families and all are encouraged to join us at Pleasant Hill Park where there will be food and entertainment.

Enjoy the fireworks show on July 1st – the Friday BEFORE July 4th. View from anywhere on the Fairgrounds with the best viewing over the Stella Artois Grandstand. The show will begin after the concert performance. Plus a new show this year – a nightly Drone Show over the Stella Artois Grandstand. Enjoy a magical light show put on with drones! Visible all over the Fairgrounds, the best viewing is at the race track.

Fireworks, food, and fun are what this event is all about.  Celebrate with your fellow co

The San Ramon 4th of July Celebration Concert will feature Billy Nation performing a high energy tribute show to the legendary music of Billy Joel! The evening will begin with patriotic music from Olympia Fields, and a tribute to our Veterans at 5:00 pm.  The San Ramon Arts Foundation will have wine, beer, soda, and water available for purchase. Shade structures, tents, and umbrellas will only be permitted at the top of the ridge/hill to ensure lines of sight remain open.

 Additional Parking Available at Iron Horse Middle School. Please see map for ADA parking and Loading and Unloading Area. 

All-American thrills are waiting for you at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom as we celebrate Star-Spangled Nights presented by M&M’S®, the most breathtaking 4th of July event in NorCal in 2025! The night’s sky will be painted with bright and colorful drones to create a variety of iconic scenes celebrating America and Discovery Kingdom. This is your opportunity to celebrate summer with all that Six Flags Discovery Kingdom has to offer! You don’t have to wait until sundown to enjoy the thrills! Medusa promises to blow you away, Congo Queen offers pint-sized patriotic thrills, and White Water Safari is sure to keep you cool until the sun goes down and the dazzling lights fill the sky.

The City of San Pablo is excited to announce the return of the 4th of July Multi-Cultural Celebration Event! Enjoy live entertainment, carnival games, food, resource tables and a drone show!

Come join us for a fun-filled Steel Beach Party & BBQ aboard the USS Hornet on July 4th with food, games on the deck, tours, and a flyover!

Celebrate Independence Day with an evening of music and fireworks! Enjoy a live performance by Glory Dayz, bringing you the best of classic rock, pop, and doo wop from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM, followed by a spectacular fireworks show. Bring your family, friends, lawn chairs, and blankets, and get ready for one of Vacaville’s favorite summer traditions!

Bring your family and a picnic and help celebrate our nation’s birthday while enjoying music presented by the Walnut Creek Concert Band. This FREE concert will include marches, patriotic music, and much much more. We look forward to seeing you there!