Fireworks on the 4th of July is as American as apple pie. Below are the locations that you can view professional fireworks throughout the Bay Area.
East Bay
Pleasanton
Alameda County Fairgrounds 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular
4501 Pleasanton Ave
Pleasanton, CA 94566
Show set to music performed by the Oakland Symphony, along with a Salute to Hometown Heroes Video.
Monday, July 4, 2016. Fireworks start at approximately 9:30pm.
Berkeley
4th of July at the Berkeley Marina
201 University Ave
Berkeley, CA 94710
Fireworks over the water from the end of the Berkeley Pier. Live entertainment all day: face painting, arts and crafts, Adventure Playground, dragonboat rowing, and food! Monday, July 4, 2016 12 pm- 10 pm. Also the playground area is open for kids until 8 pm.
Monday, July 4, 2016. Fireworks at approximately 9:35pm.
Richmond
Craneway Pavillion on the Richmond Waterfront
1414 Harbour Way South
Richmond, CA 94804
8th Annual Oakland Symphony Independence Eve Celebration- Live music from the movies, sing-alongs, food and fireworks at 9:15 p.m.! Patriotic music will played at the City of Richmond’s spectacular fireworks display over the water.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with a performance by the Oakland Symphony Youth Orchestra. The Oakland Symphony concert begins at 8 p.m. Guests are encouraged to bring their own blankets and chairs. Sunday, July 3, 2016. 6 p.m. – 11 p.m. Parking in the area is $10.
Livermore
Downtown Livermore 4th of July Family Fun Fireworks Celebration
2418 Railroad Avenue
Livermore, CA 94550
Family fun, great restaurant and shopping specials and an opportunity to gather with Livermore friends and neighbors in this great American tradition.
Monday, July 4, 2016. Fireworks display will be launched off of the top of the parking structure on Railroad Avenue at 9:30 p.m.
San Francisco
Blue and Gold Fleet 4th of July Fireworks Cruise
Pier 39 &41
Beach Street & The Embarcadero
San Francisco, CA 94133
Music, fireworks, dancing, drinks and snacks. Watch San Francisco fireworks from the bay at approximately 9:30 p.m.
Sailings begin Monday, July 4, 2016 from Pier 41 in San Francisco beginning at 8 p.m. and Tiburon at 8:30 p.m. You can also take the ferry to Angel Island and depart from Pier 39 at 5:40 p.m. with a departure from Angel Island at 10:30 p.m. Cash-only bar and cash-only snack bar will be available on cruises. Lastly, a no-alcohol cruise will depart from Pier 39 at 8:15 p.m. For all venue and ticket related inquiries call 415.705.8200.
Fisherman’s Wharf
Jefferson Street Between Hyde and Powell Streets
San Francisco, CA 94133
Celebrate the Independence day holiday at the Wharf and enjoy entertainment, music and the spectacular City of San Francisco’s Fireworks Show. You can enjoy them from Aquatic Park, PIER 39, or Ghirardelli Square.
Monday, July 4, 2016. Fireworks start at approximately 9:30 p.m.
Pier 39
Pier 39
Beach Street & The Embarcadero
San Francisco, CA 94133
PIER 39 celebrates Independence Day with fun for the whole family featuring musical entertainment by Tainted Love (The Best of the 80’s live), activities, and fireworks. The City of San Francisco will treat spectators to an elaborate fireworks display over the San Francisco Bay at
Monday, July 4, 2016. Fireworks start at approximately 9:30 p.m.
Contra Costa County
Antioch
Contra Costa Fairgrounds 4th of July Celebration
1201 W 10th St
Antioch, CA 94509
Parade, car show, live entertainment, kids zone, prizes, food, games and more! The whole town celebrates this day-long event!
Monday, July 4, 2016. Parade starts at 11:30 a.m. and fireworks begin at approximately 9:15 p.m.
Concord
Mt. Diablo High School 2nd Annual 4th of July Festival-
2450 Grant St.
Concord, CA 94520
A day full of events in Concord: 5k run, parade, picnic, kids carnival, food booths and live entertainment!
Fireworks begin at 9 p.m. Monday, July 4, 2016. 4 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Pleasant Hill
Independence Day the Pleasant Hill Way
College Park High School
201 Viking Drive
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
Fun at the park at 10:30 a.m., entertainment, games and more.
Monday, July 4, 2016. Fireworks begin around 9:10 p.m., parade at 9:30 a.m.
San Pablo
El Portal Soccer Field.
2600 Moraga Road
San Pablo, CA 94806
Live entertainment, food, games, activities and fireworks show at dusk!
Free admission.
Solano County
Vallejo
Six Flags Discovery Kingdom
1001 Fairgrounds Drive SW
Vallejo, CA 94589
July 4th Fest – Fireworks, family fun, park activities, scrumptious treats, ice cream sundaes, roller coasters and rides.
Saturday, July 2 thru Monday, July 4, 2016.
South Bay
San Jose
Discovery Meadow
180 Woz Way
San Jose, CA 95110
Enjoy this free, family-friendly event with a fireworks show at approximately 9:30p.m. after dusk with free Symphony Summer Pops music at 5:30 p.m. Monday, July 4, 2016.
Mountain View
Shoreline Amphitheater
1 Amphitheater Pkwy
Mountain View, CA 94043
4th of July Fireworks Spectacular with San Francisco Symphony- “A Night At The Movies” with music from Inside Out, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, E.T., Harry Potter and the Sorcerers Stone, Raider of the Lost Ark and more.
July 4th, 2016, Monday at 8:00 p.m
North Bay
San Rafael
75th Marin County Fair
10 Avenue of the Flags
San Rafael, CA 94903
Enjoy family activities, concerts, bands, farm animals and educational/interactive exhibits, and carnival rides.
Fireworks fill the Marin skies every evening June 30 to July 4th at 9:30 p.m.
Tiburon
21 Main Street
Tiburon, CA 94920
Enjoy the July 4th Firework celebration on Angel Island! Bring your own dinner or get drinks/snacks on board while getting an up-close view of the fireworks display. Adults tickers (ages 13+) are $75.00 and tickets for children (ages 5-12) are $55.00. For more information please call 415.435.2131.
Monday, July 4, 2016. Boats begin boarding at 8 p.m.