Kick off the summer with parades, fireworks and old-fashioned fun at these Independence Day 2025 family-friendly events.
All events take place on July 4 unless otherwise noted.
East Bay
Alameda Fourth of July Parade
See the nation’s longest parade, with a route that spans 3.3 miles and attracts more than 150 entries and 2,500 participants including equestrians, dance troops, floats, antique cars, bands and more. 10am. FREE.
Park Street and Lincoln Avenue, Alameda
alamedaca.gov/RESIDENTS/Alameda-4th-of-July-Parade
Downtown Martinez Fourth of July Parade
Main Street will be painted in red, white and blue as more than 40 spirited entries march through the heart of downtown Martinez in a dazzling display of community pride and celebration. 10am. FREE.
Court and Main streets, Downtown Martinez
downtownmartinez.org/4th-of-july-parade
Independence Day Dash
This second annual event, with a 5K and Kids’ Fun Run, is a flat, fast and scenic course, perfect for all ages and fitness levels. 8am 5K, 9:15am kids’ run. $35, kids’ run FREE ($12 optional T-shirt).
Sycamore Grove Park, 1051 Wetmore Road, Livermore
larpd.org/independence-day-dash-2025
Moraga Fourth of July Celebration
There will be community activities throughout the day, culminating with a concert at 7pm followed by a spectacular fireworks display. A dog parade takes place at the Bandshell at 11am. FREE.
Moraga Commons Park, 1425 St. Mary’s Road, Moraga
moraga.ca.us/419/july-4-celebration
Marin
Sausalito July 4 Festivities
Spend the day celebrating the holiday with a parade at 10am, ending with a picnic at Dunphy Park at 12pm, plus an evening party at Danielson Park at 6:30pm, followed by fireworks at 9:15pm. FREE.
Second and Main streets (parade start), Sausalito
San Francisco
San Francisco July 4 Fireworks
View fireworks set off from two barges on the bay from Pier 39 to Aquatic Park. 9:30pm. FREE.
The Embarcadero, San Francisco
fishermanswharf.org/events/annual-events/4th-of-july
Peninsula
Ol’ Fashioned Fourth of July Parade
Enjoy a pancake breakfast, classic parade and festival with live music, kids’ activities and more. Breakfast: 8:30-11:30am, parade: 12pm, festival: 10am-4pm. FREE (fee for breakfast).
Main Street, Half Moon Bay
Redwood City Fourth of July Parade
The theme for this year’s parade is “Celebrate California,” marking the 175th anniversary of the state’s admission to the Union. There’s also a pancake breakfast, festival, car show and patriotic drone show. Parade starts at 10am; drone show at the Port of Redwood City at 9:30pm. FREE (breakfast $10).
Downtown Redwood City
Silicon Valley and South
Boulder Creek Parade
Join a tradition more than 100 years old with a pancake breakfast, parade and after-party at Junction Park. 10am parade. FREE.
Downtown Boulder Creek
Cupertino Independence Day Celebration
Festivities start at 7:30am and include a pancake breakfast, flag raising, children’s parade and concert. See city website for details. FREE.
Various sites, Cupertino
Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular
Join the San Francisco Symphony and ukulele virtuoso Taimane for a festive outdoor concert capped off by fireworks. 8pm. $29.50 and up.
Shoreline Amphitheatre, One Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View
sfsymphony.org/buy-tickets/2024-25/swts-shoreline-4th
Great America’s Star-Spangled Nights
JULY 4 and 5. Great America celebrates the holidays with two nights of fireworks set to a patriotic soundtrack, following a day of fun in the park. An all-you-can BBQ is available for purchase on July 4. Advanced tickets $57 and up.
California’s Great America, 4701 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara
cagreatamerica.com/events/fourth-of-july-celebration
Rose, White and Blue Parade and Festival
See classic cars, bands, dance groups, community troupes and kids with decorated bikes and wagons, and then enjoy a family-friendly festival. Parade: 9:45am; festival: 11am-3pm. FREE.
The Alameda, San Jose
San Jose Giants Fireworks
JULY 4 and 5. Watch the San Jose Giants take on the Stockton Ports and then stay for fireworks. 6:30pm. $23 and up.
San Jose Excite Ballpark, 588 E. Alma Ave., San Jose