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.

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

The sky will be dazzling over Mare Island on July 4th. Join us for a family-friendly evening, this year featuring Jade the Magician.

This is a FREE family-friendly event that kicks off the 4th of July holiday and takes place at Lucchesi Park. It features food and beverage vendors, a bike parade, kids activities, a dog costume contest, and MORE!

The Fremont 4th of July Parade, Live Music, Flyover and more!

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

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.

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.

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.

Join the City of Antioch in celebrating Independence Day in our historic Rivertown. Set up along W 2nd St. and W 3rd St. before 4:00pm to watch our annual 4th of July Parade pass by. 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.

Create new memories and enjoy community partner activities at this year's Annual 4th of July Family Day!

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.

Benicia’s Independence Day parade stretches along First Street and includes dancers, floats, clowns, and entertainment.

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 City of Livermore and Livermore Area Recreation and Park District are introducing a new daytime celebration for the community on the fourth of July in lieu of a fireworks show.