California’s reopening means festivals, fairs and fireworks are coming back, including Fourth of July celebrations. Here’s a sampling. Events take place on July 4 unless otherwise noted.
Antioch 4th of July Parade & Celebration: 8 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Enjoy live entertainment, food and beverages, arts and crafts, and a car show. Pancake breakfast, 8-10 a.m., City Hall parking lot. Parade, 5 p.m., West Second Street and E Street. Car Show, 3:30-4:30 p.m., City Hall parking lot, enter at Third and H Streets. Arts and crafts, 5 p.m. Second and G Streets. Fireworks start at 9:20 p.m. http://celebrateantioch.org
Claremont Club and Spa Summer of Love: Cookie decorating, 10 a.m. July 3. Decorate a dozen Independence Day-themed cookies, with icing and toppings provided by the hotel’s East Bay Provisions cafe. $40 per dozen. Registration: www.eastbay-provisions.com/store/events/; BBQ Berkeley Style, 4-8 p.m. July 4. Select from burgers, pork short ribs and other tasty treats. $45. A vintage beer truck on site will be offering four different Almanac Brewery craft beers. First-come, first-served. 41 Tunnel Road, Berkeley. www.fairmont.com/claremont-berkeley/
Celebrate Concord: 7 p.m. gates open, Concord Pavilion, 2000 Kirker Pass Road, Concord. This drive-in style event will feature Pyro Spectaculars’ award-winning fireworks show, which starts at dark, set to music. $25 per vehicle. www.concordjuly4th.com
Six Flags Discovery Kingdom: A fireworks show is offered after a day of rides, roller coasters, live entertainment and a chance to visit with our park animals. 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m. July 3-4. 1001 Fairgrounds Drive SW, Vallejo. $34. sixflags.com/discoverykingdom
Fairfield 4th of July Parade and Family Activities: 10 a.m. parade, downtown. Activities, Annex Lawn, 600 Texas St. The annual parade returns, along with family activities including food, music, contests and more. www.visitfairfieldca.com/events/
Foster City Fourth of July Celebration: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Enjoy a pancake breakfast, dog show contest, barbecue and pub style trivia during this celebration that includes in-person and virtual fun. No fireworks. Find details at www.fostercity.org, https://bit.ly/3zx7EYu.
4th of July Community Celebration: 6:30-10 p.m., Community Park 2, 20 Benton Way, American Canyon. This evening celebration will include a parade, live music and fireworks beginning at dusk (typically 9:30 p.m.). www.cityofamericancanyon.org, https://bit.ly/2TDXu8k
Half Moon Bay Ol’ Fashioned 4th of July Parade and Festival: 11 a.m.-4 p.m., parade, noon-1 pm., Main Street, downtown Half Moon Bay. Featuring music, craft beer, wine, cocktails and food trucks. The kids funzone will feature a bungee jump, cornhole and more. www.miramarevents.com/4th-of-july-parade.
Red, White & Rosé, noon-8 p.m. July 4, 850 Bordeaux Way, Napa. Guests can enjoy barbecue by chef Vincent Lesage, wine and cocktails, while the kids participate in activities including bubble fun and glitter tattoos from 1-4 p.m. Cellarpass: https://bit.ly/2TKLDoK
Gilroy Fireworks Show: Approximately 9:30 p.m. Gilroy High School, 750 W. 10th St. Details: www.cityofgilroy.org and page 29 in the Gilroy City Summer 2021 Recreation guide, https://user-xmvk2pf.cld.bz/Summer-2021/30/
Los Altos Hills Independence Caravan Parade: 10-11 a.m. Enjoy music and a caravan of sheriffs, fire and classic cars at Purissima Park or Gardner Bullis School. www.losaltoshills.ca.gov/calendar.aspx
Mountain View Family Celebration: Enjoy an adventure under the stars or in your own home with this Fourth of July camping adventure kit, which includes s’mores for four, constellation guide, glow in the dark stars, two craft kits, camping activity pages and ideas, and campout pennant flag. $10. www.mountainview.gov, https://bit.ly/2SHCvB7
Terrible Adult Chamber Orchestra of Silicon Valley Open Rehearsal: 2 p.m., Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, Park Stage, 500 Castro St, Mountain View. This free open rehearsal will be a reading session of July Fourth favorites. Listeners can sit on the grass, bring a picnic, come and go, and enjoy the music. This rehearsal will be approximately 3 hours. www.mvcpa.com
Imagine — Nation 4th of July Concert: 6-8 p.m., Rocky’s Market Brooklyn Basin, 288 Ninth Ave., Oakland. Enjoy a pre-fireworks concert with traditional and new music from the USA, Mali and Brazil, and songs of freedom and celebration in honor of World Unity. $20. Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/2S2dj8h
Oakland A’s Fireworks: July 2, Oakland Coliseum, 7000 Coliseum Way, Oakland. A’s vs. Boston Red Sox, 6:40 p.m. followed by fireworks celebration. Prices vary. https://atmlb.com/3vw5V2C
Orinda Fourth of July: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Community Center, 28 Orinda Way. Flag-raising ceremony (9 a.m.), fun run (9 a.m.), parade (11 a.m.) and concert (noon). www.orindaparade.com/events.html
4th of July Independence Day on the Brigantine Matthew Turner: 1:30 p.m. July 4, Bay Model Pier, 2100 Bridgeway, Sausalito. Celebrate on a classic sailing ship decorated for the holiday. $99-$125. Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/3xpTxT9
4th of July Aboard USS Hornet: 10 a.m.-6 p.m., 707 W Hornet Ave. Alameda. Relax with DJ Tanoa Stewart, grab some food and drinks and explore the aircraft. $10-$20. https://uss-hornet.org/
Pleasant Hill 4th of July Celebration: 10 a.m.-9:15 p.m. An auto parade from 10 a.m.-noon will run through various Pleasant Hill neighborhoods, featuring music, first responders and community leaders. Decorate your house in red, white and blue and vie for a prize; the best five houses win gift cards to local restaurants. Fireworks begin at 9:15 p.m. View from your home. No viewing party at College Park High School. https://phjuly4.com
California’s Great America: Following a full day of regular rides and amusements, view a fireworks show from the Flight Deck roller coaster plaza at 8: 45 p.m. Park hours are 11 a.m.-9 p.m. 4701 Great American Parkway, Santa Clara. Admission: $29.99-$38. www.cagreatamerica.com/
San Francisco Symphony: 2 p.m. Stern Grove, 19th Avenue and Sloat Boulevard, San Francisco. Edwin Outwater will conduct a special Fourth of July concert featuring pianist Aaron Diehl. Free, but reservations required. www.sterngrove.org
Warriors Thrive City Block Party: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. July 3-4, community gathering space surrounding Chase Center, 1 Warriors Way, San Francisco. This free event features live entertainment, food vendors, beer gardens and family-friendly activities, including a kids zone and an NBA 2K Gaming Zone. https://chasecenter.com/thrivecity
Rose, White & Blue Fourth of July Party: 11 a.m.-3 p.m.., 1100 Shasta Ave., San Jose. Enjoy live music, classic car show, bike ride, entertainment, food trucks and more. https://www.rwbsj.org/
Independence Day Old Fashioned Concert: 10-11 a.m., Kevin Moran Park, 12415 Scully Ave., Saratoga. Mayor Yan Zhao will welcome guests, then the McCartysville Volunteer Band will play a broad selection of patriotic songs. Everyone is encouraged to wear red, white and blue. Limited chairs and shade are provided for seniors and the handicapped. Bring your own chairs or blankets for sitting on the lawn. www.facebook.com/saratogajuly4
St. Helena Front Yard Fourth: Celebrate Independence Day in your front yard with friends and neighbors. Free “fun packs,” including patriotic items and fun activities for the family, are available at the St. Helena Recreation Office from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. July 1 at 1574 Railroad Ave., St. Helena. www.cityofsthelena.org/parksrec/page/4th-july-st-helena
Spirit of Watsonville Fourth of July Events: Neighborhood parade, July 1-4. Load up the family and take a tour of homes and businesses that are decorated for the Fourth. Parade map: https://arcg.is/qbabz; Mayor’s Bike Ride, 12:45 p.m. July 4, alley between the Second Street parking garage and the post office. Ride with family and friends and tour some of the decorated homes and businesses. A new Metro electric bus will lead the way. Meet at noon if you want to decorate the bus and your bike. Red, White and Blue concert, 2-3 p.m. July 4, City Plaza. The Watsonville Band will march from Watsonville High School to the City Plaza and perform patriotic songs. www.watsonvillerec.com
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