The Alameda County Fair returns to Pleasanton June 13-July 6, 2025, for a jam-packed season of summer fun, featuring thrilling rides, delicious fair food, live concerts, and exciting shows for all ages. Enjoy free nightly performances from big-name artists as part of the Big O Tires Concert Series, plus a stunning Fireworks + Drone Show that lights up the sky with 200+ synchronized drones and Get big laughs on the holiday at SF's newest comedy club with comics from Cobbs, SF Sketchfest, Clusterfest, Punchline and more Discover SF's newest comedy club as HellaFunny brings you some of SF's top local comics over 4th of July weekend FREE - RSVP for Free tickets (first 50 people) for each show (July 3-5, 2025) And as a special 4th of July weekend tribute, we're showcasing four comedians 4th of July in San José (Along The Alameda x Shasta Ave.) Car Cruise: 9:45am Parade: 10:00am Festival: 11am-2:00pm www.RWBSJ.org Insta: RWBParade Facebook: RoseWhiteBlueParade This multicultural celebration brings together community members from all over the Bay Area to celebrate our diverse cultures and shared home. Festival attractions include Pro Wrestling Revolution Lucha Libre matches Explore the best Bay Area Fourth of July 2025 events, with fireworks and drone shows, parades, fairs and family-friendly fun across the region. Celebrate this year’s Fourth of July with a bang at one of the many celebrations planned for around the Bay Area. From firework and drone shows to parades and family-friendly festivals, there San Francisco July Festivals & Street Fairs (2025) Look forward to the Fillmore Jazz Festival, SF's 4th of July Fireworks, the huge 626 Night Market and much more State of play: San Francisco's annual Fourth of July fireworks showcase kicks off at 9:30pm at the waterfront near Pier 39 and Aquatic Park. Between the lines: The show will run for approximately 20 minutes. Best viewing areas include Fisherman's Wharf, Aquatic Park, Pier 39 and the Pier 43 walkway. Another great spot further inland is Twin Peaks. Get big laughs on the holiday at SF's newest comedy club with comics from Cobbs, SF Sketchfest, Clusterfest, Punchline and more Discover SF's newest comedy club as HellaFunny brings you some of SF's top local comics over 4th of July weekend FREE - RSVP for Free tickets (first 50 people) for each show (July 3-5, 2025) And as a special 4th of July weekend tribute, we're showcasing four comedians What to Do in San Francisco for the 4th of July By Julia Middlebrook Outdoor concerts and cruises on the bay to watch the fireworks are just part of the Independence Day fun in San Francisco. Fireworks, picnics in the park, hot dogs on the grill — well, OK, maybe a veggie burger or two. The Bay Area is gearing up for a festive July 4th with several dozen fireworks shows scheduled throughout the region. From SF’s famous fireworks show above the Bay, to the massive Independence Day celebration in Redwood City, here are all of the local fireworks and drone shows that should be on your radar this Friday. 2. Get big laughs on the holiday at SF's newest comedy club with comics from Cobbs, SF Sketchfest, Clusterfest, Punchline and more Discover SF's newest comedy club as HellaFunny brings you some of SF's top local comics over 4th of July weekend FREE - RSVP for Free tickets (first 50 people) for each show (July 3-5, 2025) And as a special 4th of July weekend tribute, we're showcasing four comedians Read on for our picks for the best things to do all Fourth of July weekend long, including county fairs, chalk fun, a rodeo, and so much more! Music and fireworks are at the Fourth of Sleepy Hollow & Friends, celebrate together on July 4th with a fun run, parade, bbq, live music by the phenomenal Humidors, oyster bar and more! Join what is truly the best day of the year to be in the Hollow. Here’s a round-up of fun and fabulous July festivals, street fairs, and events including the Fillmore Jazz Festival, SF’s 4th of July Fireworks show, the Bay’s huge 626 Night Market and more you can look forward to this July 2025. Typically we’ll list over 100 different Fourth of July events (including 50+ different fireworks shows within a few hours drive) with listings for the major fireworks shows plus tons of smaller hometown festivals, fairs and fireworks shows throughout the Bay Area and a few fun road trips. 2025 Update: This guide is a work in progress. We’ll start with everything “unconfirmed” below and Discover my 25 favorite free things to do in San Francisco in July. Each year, you can enjoy top events such as the Fillmore Jazz Festival, Stern Grove concerts in the park, and our large Fourth of July fireworks display. It's also a fun time to visit the Golden Gate Bridge, stroll around the Palace of Fine Arts, and hike to the top of Twin Peaks. Celebrate Independence Day with Cloverdale! Join us on Friday, July 4th, from 4:00 to 8:30 PM on Citrus Fair Drive for our 3rd Annual 4th of July Street Faire! We are excited to introduce a new time frame for this fun-filled event. Play some games and contests, eat yummy food, enjoy a drink or two, shop from local artisans, dance to live music on two stages, and cool off with a root beer float Wherever you are, the 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular is truly a sight to behold! 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular July 4, 2025 Visible from the water, shoreline and some trail vantage points. Starts between 8:45-9:15 PM, runs approximately 30-40 mins The Fireworks Spectacular explodes over Big Bear Lake every July 4th and is FREE to spectators. Kiwanis Club of San Ramon Valley is celebrating its 50th year as organizer and host of the historic Kiwanis 4th of July Parade, in partnership with the Town of Danville. Presented by Alamo Ace Hardware, the parade will be held on Friday, July 4, 2025. The long-standing, hugely popular parade annually draws more than 125 parade entries and more than 40,000 spectators from local neighborhoods ~ Fun Run For A Reason: 8 a.m. Start & finish in front of Community Center ~ Library Book Sale: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Library Plaza ~ Parade: 10 a.m. Route: Theatre District to Village District to Community Center ~ Concert, Food Trucks & Festivities: 11:30 After parade at Community Center Park ~ Orinda Community Center, 28 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA Celebrate our country’s Independence Day with
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