Celebrate Safely: Enjoy Spectacular Fourth of July Fireworks in Santa Clara County This Fourth of July, display your patriotism in a safe and responsible manner by attending one of the many professionally organized firework shows happening across Santa Clara County. The Mission City has a new 4th of July celebration home – Mission College. Because of construction projects at Central Park, the City chose to host the event at the College and forged a partnership with Mission College and California’s Great America. All-American thrills are waiting for you at California’s Great America as we celebrate Star-Spangled Nights presented by M&M’S®, the most breathtaking 4th of July event in Santa Clara in 2025! Star Spangled Nights at California’s Great America 4701 Great America Pkwy, Santa Clara, CA 95054 07/04/2025 Join us for Star-Spangled Nights, a two-night celebration of summer fun and patriotic pride on July 4 & 5! Experience an unforgettable day filled with laughter, excitement, and memories that last long after the fireworks fade. All-American thrills are waiting for you at California’s Great America as we celebrate Star-Spangled Nights presented by M&M’S®, the most breathtaking 4th of July event in Santa Clara in 2025! The night’s sky will be painted with bright and colorful lights while explosive sounds erupt in combination with patriotic music, creating an unforgettable show for all ages. This is your Santa Clara – Great America – Fireworks to patriotic music at 9:40 p.m. (July 4 – July 5) Cupertino – Hyde Middle School – Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Enjoy lawn games, live entertainment, and a wide variety of delicious food from local food trucks. Bring your blanket for a picnic with family and friends. End the night with a spectacular fireworks show with patriotic music at 9:35pm, courtesy of California's Great America. We'll see you there! City of Santa Clara 4th of July —A family-friendly Fourth of July with lawn games, live entertainment, food trucks and a fireworks show with patriotic music at 9:35pm, visible from California’s Great America. Enjoy lawn games, live entertainment, and a wide variety of delicious food from local food trucks. Bring your blanket for a picnic with family and friends. End the night with a spectacular fireworks show with patriotic music at 9:40pm, courtesy of California’s Great America. We’ll see you there! A look at the 2024 Fourth of July events in Santa Clara, Sunnyvale and the rest of the South Bay Area. What you can do this Independence Day. The City of Santa Clara’s 4th of July Community Celebration will take place on Thursday, July 4 from 4 - 10 p.m. at Mission College, 3000 Mission College Blvd. 4th of July Celebration at Mission College: Santa Clara, July 4, 5 – 10 p.m. The Great America fireworks show can also be viewed from Mission College at 3000 Mission College Blvd. So we've packed our weekend roundup with things to do: Spend the 4th of July at Great America's 4th of July Celebration in Santa Clara for rides, water slides, BBQ, and fireworks. Fourth of July Celebration July 4, 2024 California's Great America: 10 a.m. - 11 p.m. South Bay Shores Waterpark: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. BBQ Cookout Fireworks: 9:45 p.m. California's Great America, 4701 A list of San Francisco Bay Area events, festivals and fireworks shows for 4th of July weekend. This Fourth of July, make your way to California’s Great America and embark on a culinary adventure with a special add-on ticket for an All-You-Can-Eat Backyard Cookout. Enjoy an array of delicious BBQ meats, flavorful sides, and mouthwatering desserts while sipping on refreshing beverages. With exclusive access to the Pavilion for the fireworks show, you’ll be treated to a truly July 4-5, 2025, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Fireworks at 9:40 p.m. Celebrate the July 4th holiday weekend with fireworks set to music. Celebrate with family, friends, great food and of course, dazzling 4th of July fireworks. Celebrate the 4th of July with the City of Santa Clara, Mission College, Great America and Silicon Valley Power! Join us at Mission College, 3000 Mission College Blvd., from 4-10 p.m. and enjoy picnic games, tasty food & treats, live entertainment and fireworks. By Robert Haugh Santa Clara is gearing up for a spectacular Independence Day celebration, inviting families and residents to join in the festivities at Mission College on July 4th, 2025. The event will take place from 5 to 10 p.m., promising an evening of entertainment, food, and a grand fireworks display.
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