4th of July Happenings in Your Town
July is the perfect time to make the most of the Bay Area’s beautiful summer days and vibrant community happenings.
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.
Local 4th of July Parades
Photo: ConcordJuly4th.com
Kiwanis-Danville 4th of July Parade
Saturday, July 4, 2026 • 9am – 12pm
Danville’s 4th of July parade brings marching bands, decorated floats, classic vehicles, and community groups together for a morning of patriotic fun. Beginning at 9am near San Ramon Valley High School and ending at Town and Country Drive, this year’s parade honors SRVUSD with the theme “Great Schools + Great Students = Great Community!”
Admission is FREE
Hartz Ave, Danville
SRVKiwanis.org/parade
Clayton
Saturday, July 4, 2026 • 10am
Oakt St, Clayton • ClaytonCA.gov
Concord
Saturday, July 4, 2026 • 10am
Mt Diablo High School • 2450 Grant St, Concord • ConcordJuly4th.com
Martinez
Saturday, July 4, 2026 • 10am
Downtown Martinez • DowntownMartinez.org
Pleasant Hill
Saturday, July 4, 2026 • 9:30 – 10:30am
Downtown Pleasant Hill • PHJuly4.com
Local 4th of July Firework Displays
Photo: PHJuly4.com
Benicia
Saturday, July 4, 2026 • 9:30pm
Benicia Waterfront and First St • BeniciaMainStreet.org
Concord
Saturday, July 4, 2026 • Fireworks: 9:15pm
Mt Diablo High School • 2450 Grant St, Concord • ConcordJuly4th.com
Milpitas
Saturday, July 4, 2026 • 5 – 9pm
Milpitas Sports Center • 1325 E Calaveras Blvd, Milpitas • Milpitas.gov
Pleasanton
Saturday, July 4, 2026 • 9:30pm
Alameda County Fairgrounds • 2005 Valley Ave, Pleasanton • AlamedaCountyFair.com
Pleasant Hill
Saturday, July 4, 2026 • 9:15pm
College Park High School • 201 Viking Dr, Pleasant Hill • PHJuly4.com
Pleasant Hill 4th of July Celebration
Friday, July 4, 2026
Firecracker 5K & Kids 100-Yard Dash: 7:45am
Parade: 9:30-10:30am • Park Event: 10:30am-1:30pm
Fireworks: 9:15pm
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
Concord 4th of July Celebration
Saturday, July 4, 2026
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
4th of July Independence Day Concert
Saturday, 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
Independence Day Dash 5K and Kids Run
Friday, July 3, 2026 • 8am
Photo: LARPD.org
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
Livermore Fourth of July Celebration
Saturday, July 4, 2026 • 9am – 1pm
LivermoreCA.gov/FourthOfJuly
Bring the family out for a patriotic day filled with military aircraft, emergency vehicles, jets and helicopters, plus live music, local food vendors, and plenty of fun for kids.
Admission is FREE
Livermore Municipal Airport
680 Terminal Cir, Livermore
LivermoreCA.gov/FourthOfJuly
Red, White & Blue Backyard Bash
Saturday, July 4, 2026 • 10am – 4pm
Celebrate America’s 250th with free live music, carnival fun, vendors and family activities at Dublin’s Red, White & Blue Backyard Bash. © Jamina – stock.adobe.com
America’s 250th anniversary provides the backdrop for a classic community celebration filled with hometown charm. Two stages of live music and entertainment keep the festivities going throughout the day, while a family fun carnival, watermelon eating contest, food and beverages, artisan and commercial vendors, and a special time capsule sealing ceremony offer something for all ages.
Admission is FREE
Dublin Sports Grounds
6700 Dublin Blvd, Dublin
Dublin.CA.gov/250th
