Whether you’re reppin’ Oakland or sitting pretty in the city, we’ve got you covered for your fireworks-related and other such needs this Independence Day weekend. Woo, Declaration of Independence: you’re explosive!
Alameda
What: Parade (170 floats), games, crafts, and music
Where: Begins at Lincoln Avenue and Park Street and ends at Rittler Park
When: Saturday, July 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Cost: Free, but rides and games may cost you
Berkeley
What: Daylong celebration with massages, international food, sailboat and dragon boat rides, live music, fireworks, etc
Where: Berkeley Marina
When: Saturday, July 4 from 12 to 10 p.m.
Cost: Free
Mountain View
What: Radio Disney family festival with the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra (with George Takei) and fireworks
Where: Shoreline Amphitheatre at One Amphitheatre Parkway
When: Saturday, July 4 from 5 to 10 p.m.
Cost: Lawn seats are $24 each or $69 for a four-pack; parking is $10
Oakland
What: Live music and free bike valet and fireworks
Where: Jack London Square
When: Saturday, July 4 from 7 to 9:35 p.m.
Cost: Presumably free
What: “Fuck the Fourth” anarchist book sale
Where: AK Press at 674-A 23rd Street
When: Friday, July 3 from 4 to 10 p.m.
Cost: Free (books are not). You’ll need to RSVP.
What: Old-fashioned celebration with ragtime music, costume contest, picnic food, ice cream, and refreshments
Where: Pardee Home Museum at 672 Eleventh Street
When: Saturday, July 4 from 12 to 4 p.m.<
Cost: $12 for adults, $5 for kids, free for kids under 5
What: DJs and drinks
Where: The Uptown at 1928 Telegraph Avenue
When: Saturday, July 4 at 9 p.m.
Cost: Free (no cover)
Richmond
What: Fireworks plus live music (e.g. gospel sets and the Oakland East Bay Symphony)
Where: Craneway Pavilion
When: Friday, July 3 at 7 p.m. (gates at 6:30)
Cost: Admission is free; parking is $5
What: “High School Musical: Summer Celebration!“
Where: Craneway Pavilion
When: Saturday, July 4 (doors at 5 p.m.)
Cost: Tickets are $25-$119; parking starts at $10
San Francisco
What: Games and music and fireworks on the water
Where: Aquatic Park
When: Saturday, July 4 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Cost: Free
What: SF Mime Troupe Opening of Too Big to Fail
Where: Dolores Park
When: Saturday, July 4 at 1:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
What: Jazz festival stretching 12 blocks
Where: Fillmore District
When: Saturday, July 4 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Cost: Free
What: Music and fireworks
Where: Fisherman’s Wharf
When: Saturday, July 4. Music from 1 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 9:30 p.m; fireworks at dusk
Cost: Free
What: Food, music, and fireworks aboard a WWII Liberty Ship
Where: Fisherman’s Wharf
When: Saturday, July 4 from 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Cost: $15
What: Golden Gate Park Band plays patriotic music
Where: Golden Gate Park
When: Saturday, July 4 from 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Cost:Free
What: Relay races and free hot dogs
Where: Golden Gate Park
When: Saturday, July 4 from 1 to 5 p.m.
Cost: Free
What: Chili cookoff and block party
Where: Truck Bar at Folsom and 15th streets
When: Saturday, July 4 at 3 p.m.<
Cost: Free
What: DJs, dancing, $5 Hennessey shots and a bikini-mechanical-bull-riding contest
Where: Jillian’s at 101 Fourth Street, #170
When: Saturday, July 4 at 10:30 p.m.
Cost: Free if you RSVP by 10:30 p.m.
What: Bingo, BBQ, and live honky-tonk music
Where: Riptide’s at 3639 Taraval Street
When: Saturday, July 4 at 4 p.m.
Cost: Free
What: Bluegrass, burgers, and beer
Where: Music Store at 66 West Portal Avenue
When: Saturday, July 4 at 2 p.m.
Cost: Free admission; $5 for burger and beer
San Jose
What: Minor league baseball and fireworks
Where: San Jose Municipal Stadium at E. Alma Avenue and Senter Road
When: Saturday, July 4 and Sunday, July 5 at 6:30 p.m.
Cost: Varies ($11 to $17 depending on seats and cheap tickets for kids)
Sausalito
What: Parade, picnic, and fireworks
Where: Around Dunphy Park
When: Saturday, July 4 from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m.
Cost: Free
There are many more July 4 events going on in the Bay Area. For a more extensive list, check out funcheapSF.com.
