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Communities across Northern California are gearing up for an action-packed Fourth of July, featuring everything from dazzling fireworks shows to parades, festivals, and classic rodeo competitions. This guide to the best places to go for 4th of July in California has the top Independence Day travel destinations in the Golden State. The peak of summer has arrived in California, buoyed by July 4th celebrations up and down the state. Beyond Independence Day, July brings plenty of classic fairs and long-running festivals celebrating salsa, art, and cosplay—the last thanks to the annual return of Comic-Con in San Diego. PITTSBURGH — Independence Day celebrations are lighting up the Pittsburgh region with fireworks displays planned across the city and surrounding communities. SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Fireworks are a staple of Fourth of July celebrations across the country. In Northern California, there's no shortage of fireworks shows, parades and festivals to mark The Fourth of July is just around the corner, and Long Island is ready to light up the sky with dazzling fireworks displays and celebrations across the region. Whether you’re heading to the beach, a park, or a carnival, there are plenty of options to enjoy this year’s festivities. Here are Northern California Fourth of July events, fireworks shows in 2025 From the Sacramento area to Lake Tahoe, here are some events to check out this Fourth of July holiday. California Festivals in July July is a festive month in California and throughout the U.S., thanks to the annual Independence Day Celebration with fireworks, parades, bands, picnics, and summer outdoor fun for all ages. While 4th of July steals the show with its spectacular festivities, there are also rodeos, blues festivals, fishing derbies and more. Want food? July Food Festivals include 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 An explosion that burned a fireworks facility to the ground in the Esparto area on Tuesday is impacting Fourth of July events across the region. Are you ready for a summer road trip this 4th of July? Communities across Northern California celebrate Independence Day in their own special ways. Here are some of our favorite destinations that do the 4th of July right and are perfect for a fun family long weekend or day trip. There are plenty of events on the Fourth of July and in the days leading up to the holiday that will be ending with a bang. From Stanislaus County, to Sacramento and up to the Tahoe area, Q: What are the best family-friendly 4th of July Fireworks events in California ? A: Cal Expo in Sacramento, Disneyland in Anaheim, and fireworks at the Santa Monica Pier or Lake Tahoe are excellent choices for families with kids. Discover 40+ spectacular 4th of July events across California in 2025! From San Diego's Big Bay Boom fireworks to Disneyland's Celebrate America, find parades, fireworks shows, and patriotic festivals in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Napa Valley, and every major California city. LEXINGTON — Independence Day is almost here, and Lexington has a full schedule of patriotic events planned, leading up to the city’s big fireworks show Friday night. At least two fireworks shows in the Bay Area have been cancelled since a raging fire at a fireworks facility in Northern California caused a massive explosion and injured two people Tuesday evening. A number of municipalities across Northern California have put their Fourth of July fireworks shows on hold after the explosion at a fireworks warehouse in Esparto. Cal Fire says seven people are This Friday is the Fourth of July. While there are a number of fireworks shows specifically themed to celebrate the birth of the country, below are other events happening in Northern California. In Northern California, there's no shortage of fireworks shows, parades and festivals to mark Independence Day. Whether you live near Sacramento, Modesto, Stockton or Roseville, there's likely a place for you to check out a show. Two Full Days of Fourth of July Fun in Crescent City, California. We celebrate big for the 4th of July! The celebration starts with a deck party from 5-8 pm on July 3 at the Cultural Center lawn in Crescent City (across from Beachfront Park at 1001 Front St.).
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