4th of July Happenings in Your Town

The month of July is all about getting outside and enjoying the Bay Area’s perfect summer weather and lively events. From concerts and parades to festivals and fairs, there are endless ways to celebrate the season with friends and family.

Kiwanis-Danville 4th of July Parade
Friday, July 4 • 9am – 12pm

Join one of the Bay Area’s biggest patriotic celebrations featuring a lively mix of marching bands, colorful floats, classic cars, scout troops, veterans and civic groups. This year’s theme, “Celebrating 50 Years of Community Service,” pays homage to the Kiwanis Club of San Ramon Valley’s five decades of organizing this beloved event. The parade starts at 9am and runs from the corner of Hartz and Railroad avenues, ending at Town and Country Drive.

Admission is FREE
Hartz Ave, Danville
SRVKiwanis.org/parade

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Pleasant Hill 4th of July Celebration
Friday, July 4
Firecracker 5K & Kids 100-Yard Dash: 7:45am
Parade: 9:30-10:30am • Park Event: 10:30am-1:30pm
Fireworks: 6:30-10pm

Pleasant Hill’s 4th of July celebration begins with the Firecracker 5K and a kids’ dash, followed by the popular downtown parade. The festivities continue at Pleasant Hill Park with live music, food, games and a watermelon-eating contest. The day wraps up at College Park High School with food trucks and a spectacular fireworks show.

5K Registration: $45 • Fireworks Suggested Donation: $4
Downtown Pleasant Hill, Pleasant Hill Park
& College Park High School
PHJuly4.com

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Concord 4th of July Celebration
Friday, July 4
Stars & Stripes Kids Fun Run: 8am • 5K Run/Walk: 8:15am
Pancake Breakfast: 8am • Parade: 10am
Festival: 4pm • Fireworks: 9:15pm

5K Registration: $64.17 • Fireworks/Festival Admission is FREE
Todos Santos Plaza & Mt Diablo High School
ConcordJuly4th.com

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Downtown Martinez 4th of July Parade
Friday, July 4 • 10am

Admission is FREE
Downtown Martinez
DowntownMartinez.org

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Concerts in the Park
Fridays, July 4 – August 15 • 7 – 8:30pm

This summer’s concert lineup is set to be a dynamic collection of some of the Bay Area’s most talented musical acts.

Admission is FREE
Lions Wayside Park • 4401 First St, Pleasanton
PleasantonDowntown.net/events

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4th of July Independence Day Concert
Friday, July 4 • 5pm

Enjoy an unforgettable evening of music, dancing, and classic Billy Joel hits performed by Billy Nation – The Premier Billy Joel Concert Experience. Bring your friends, pack a blanket or low-back chair, and settle in for a festive night filled with great food, drinks and high-energy entertainment. Check the City of San Ramon’s events calendar for more upcoming concerts this summer.

Admission is FREE
San Ramon Central Park Amphitheater • 12501 Alcosta Blvd, San Ramon
SanRamon.CA.gov/Events

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Independence Day Dash 5K and Kids Run
Friday, July 4 • 8am

Kick off your Independence Day with a fun and active morning at Sycamore Grove Park, where you can take on a scenic 5K through beautiful paved and dirt trails. After the main run, cheer on the little ones as they dash through a free 400-meter Kids’ Fun Run, open to ages 12 and under. It’s a great way to celebrate the holiday with fitness, fresh air, and community spirit.

Registration: $40
Sycamore Grove Park – Wetmore Entrance
1051 Wetmore Rd, Livermore
LARPD.org

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Livermore Fourth of July Celebration
Friday, July 4 • 9am – 1pm

Celebrate Independence Day with your family at Livermore’s Municipal Airport, where you can explore military aircraft, jets, helicopters, and emergency vehicles up close. Enjoy live music, food trucks, and an exciting kids’ zone filled with rubber duck races, face painting, arts and crafts, STEM activities from Quest Science Center, and a magician.

Admission is FREE
Livermore Municipal Airport
680 Terminal Cir, Livermore
LivermoreCA.gov/FourthOfJuly