DUBLIN, CA — The 4th of July is next week, and it’s time to finalize plans to gather with friends and family.
Communities throughout the Bay Area, including Dublin, are prepping star-spangled celebrations like carnivals, concerts, parades, picnics and, of course, firework extravaganzas.
Be sure to note the date of events, as not all occur on July 4th, and confirm with organizers that activities are proceeding as planned.
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ALAMEDA:
JULY 4: July 4th Pre-Parade 5K For Midway Shelter 2024: Alameda. Great start to the holiday & for a worthy cause.
JULY 4: Annual 4th of July Parade 2024: Alameda. Declared the longest parade in the nation!
JULY 4: 4th Of July Celebration – Music, Food & Ship Tours 2024: USS Hornet, Alameda. Music, Food & Ship Tours: USS Hornet. Tickets on sale.
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ALBANY:
JULY 4: 4th Of July In the Park 2024: Albany. With live entertainment, food vendors & kids’ zone.
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BENICIA:
JULY 4: 4th Of July Fireworks 2024: Benicia. “As darkness falls over downtown Benicia, the skies will come alive with a magnificent fireworks display that is sure to leave you in awe.”
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BERKELEY:
JULY 4: 4th Of July Signature Dinner Cruise 2024: Berkeley. Excursion departs from Berkeley marina. “The ultimate way to kick off summer’s biggest celebration.”
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CASTRO VALLEY:
JULY 4: 4th Of July Live Blues Performance: Castro Valley. ” Join us from 5 PM to 7 PM for an evening of authentic blues music that promises to stir your spirit and soothe your soul.”
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CLAYTON:
JULY 4: Clayton 4th of July Parade: Celebrating 60 Years As A Community. A local, time-honored tradition.
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CONCORD:
JULY 4: Concord 4th Of July Celebration: Parade, Festival, Fireworks, 5K Run/Walk, Pancake Breakfast. Concord-Diablo Rotary will host pancake breakfast, too!
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DANVILLE:
JULY 4: Kiwanis July 4th Parade 2024: Downtown Danville. 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.
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DUBLIN:
JULY 4: July 4th Safe & Sane Fireworks Approved Parks & Locations 2024: Dublin. Non-profit organizations will be selling approved fireworks.
JUNE 28 – JULY 5: Safe & Sane Fireworks Booth Sales For July 4th 2024: Dublin. See where to light up those safe & sane fireworks!
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EL CERRITO:
JULY 4: WorldOne 4th Of July Festival 2024: El Cerrito. Celebrate amongst high-flying banners, world-class music, food, friends, rides, bounce houses, community groups, vendors and more.
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FREMONT:
JULY 4: July 4th Parade & Patriotic Flyover 2024: Fremont. Don’t miss the festivities!
JULY 4: July 4th Parade After-Party Music & Food Trucks 2024: Fremont. Independence Day fun continues at a free, family-friendly event.
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HERCULES:
4th Of July Parade, Expo, 5K Run: 2024: Hercules. Show begins at dark.
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LIVERMORE:
JULY 4: July 4th Family-Friendly Fourth of July Celebration 2024: Livermore. An Independence Day Dash 5K and Kids’ Fun Run has been added to this year’s festivities.
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MARTINEZ:
JULY 4: 4th Of July Parade, Fireworks Show 2024: Martinez. Grand waterfront display hosted by the city.
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MILPITAS:
JULY 4: 4th of July ‘Red, White & BOOM!’ Concert & Fireworks 2024: Milpitas. With kids’ zone, food trucks, bounce house, band and fireworks finale.
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MORAGA:
JULY 4: Town Of Moraga 4th Of July Celebration, Fireworks 2024. All day fun, culminating in the free fireworks show.
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OAKLAND:
JULY 3: A’s vs. Angels Baseball Game & Fireworks Show 2024: Coliseum, Oakland. July 3: On-field seating is limited.
JULY 4:July 4th USS Potomac Fireworks Cruise 2024: Oakland. An amazing cruise to see the city of San Francisco’s spectacular July 4th fireworks show.
JULY 4: Annual 4th Of July Family Day 2024: Joaquin Miller Park, Oakland. Join the Jamaican American community in a celebration of green, black and gold.
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ORINDA:
JULY 4: Orinda’s 40th 4th of July Parade and Celebration 2024. Full day culminates with concert in the park.
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PIEDMONT:
JULY 4: Annual July 4th Parade, Picnic & Pancake Breakfast 2024: Piedmont. This is Piedmont’s 57th annual Independence Day celebration.
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PINOLE:
JULY 4: 4th of July Parade & Drone Show 2024: Pinole. “There will be live music, food vendors, children’s activities, a community parade, and a drone show at sundown.”
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PITTSBURG:
JULY 4: 4th Of July Fireworks: 2024: Marina, Pittsburg. Enjoy a free fireworks show.
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PLEASANT HILL:
JULY 4: Pleasant Hill Firecracker 5k Run & Kids 100-Yard Dash 2024. “All proceeds to the Firecracker 5K go to support Pleasant Hill Schools!”
JULY 4: July 4 Pleasant Hill Downtown Parade 2024. An old-fashioned parade through downtown.
JULY 4: July 4 Party In The Park Pleasant Hill: 2024. Begins after parade.
JULY 4: July 4 Fireworks Pleasant Hill 2024. “Grab a blanket and your loved ones and enjoy the show!”
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PLEASANTON:
JULY 4: Community Concert Band July 4th Celebration 2024: Pleasanton. Free, annual tradition at Lions Wayside Park.
JUNE 28: Fireworks Spectacular & Drone Show 2024: Alameda County Fair. “Fireworks go over the lighted Drones above the Stella Artois Grandstand two nights only!”
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RICHMOND:
JULY 3: 3rd Of July Music, Food, Fun & Fireworks 2024: Richmond. Arrive early to secure your spot for fireworks.
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SAN FRANCISCO:
JULY 4: 4th Of July Fireworks 2024: Fisherman’s Wharf, San Francisco. Display launches from two barges on the bay.
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SAN JOSE:
JULY 3: SJ Giants vs. Stockton Ports Baseball Game & Rotary Club Fireworks 2024: San Jose. Tickets on sale.
JULY 4: July 4th Rose, White & Blue Parade & Festival 2024: The Alameda, San Jose. With food trucks, art, car cruise & community.
JULY 4: July 4th Fireworks Festival 2024: Almaden Lake Park, San Jose. “Live music, half-time show, food trucks, fun zone, and more!”
JULY 4: July 4th Free Fireworks Show 2024: Lake Cunningham Park, San Jose. This is the first ever 4th of July Fireworks Show at Lake Cunningham Park.
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SAN PABLO:
JULY 4: July 4 Multicultural Fest & Drone Show 2024: San Pablo. Free fun with live music, food trucks, games, & lighted drone show.
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SAN RAMON:
JULY 4: 4th of July Celebration Concert 2024: Central Park, San Ramon. “There will be no fireworks display.”
JULY 4: 4th Of July Run San Ramon – 5K/10K and Fastest Mile 2024. “Celebrating its 39th year! Get a healthy start to your 4th of July.”
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WALNUT CREEK:
JULY 4: 4th Of July Concert 2024: Walnut Creek Concert Band. Annual tradition courtesy of Walnut Creek Concert Band.
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Did we miss your event? Email Michael Wittner with information and a link to the event’s details. Put “4th of July Event – (Town Name)” in the subject line. Michael.wittner@patch.com
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