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Lamorinda July 4th Fireworks, Parades & More: 2018 Guide

Your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other festive events in Lamorinda and throughout the East Bay.

BAY AREA, CA – Looking to catch a July 4th fireworks show, parade or festival this year?

Check out the town-by-town listings below of Independence Day celebrations and events for 2018 in Lamorinda and throughout the East Bay:

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ALAMEDA:

JULY 4: USS Hornet's 4th of July Celebration 2018. Live music, tours and fireworks.

  • USS Hornet Museum, 707 West Hornet Avenue, Alameda, California 94501
  • 2 p.m. - 10 p.m.

JULY 4: Mayor’s July 4th Parade, R.A.C.E & Coast Guard Fest. "One of the largest and longest Independence Day parade in the nation."

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  • Alameda Race: 9 a.m.
  • Parade: 10 a.m.

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ALBANY:

JULY 4: July 4th 'Green, Red, White & Blue Celebration' 2018. Full day of fun. Pancake breakfast, too.

  • Memorial Park, 1325 Portland Ave., Albany, CA 94706. 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
  • Pancake breakfast: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

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BENICIA:

JULY 4: July 4th Picnic In Park & Fireworks. "Wonderful way to spend the 4th!"

  • City Park, 150 Military W, Benicia, CA 94510
  • Fireworks about 9 p.m.

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BERKELEY:

JULY 4: 4th Of July At Marina 2018 - Fireworks & Family Fun. Dragon boat rides, kids' area & live music.

  • Berkeley Marina, 201 University Ave., Berkeley, CA
  • 12 p.m. - 10 p.m.

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CLAYTON:

JULY 4: 2018 Fourth Of July Parade.

  • Starts at 10 a.m.
  • 110 El Portal Place, Clayton, California 94517

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CONCORD:

JULY 4: Stars & Stripes 5K Run & Walk & Pancake Breakfast 2018. Supports Shelter Inc.

  • Todos Santos Plaza, Downtown Concord, CA
  • 8 a.m.: Kids Fun Run with Stomper! 8:15 a.m.: 5K Run & Walk
  • Pancake breakfast, $5, 7:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

JULY 4: July 4th Parade, Ice Cream Social & Fireworks 2018. Includes unveiling of Don Salvio Pacheco Statue.

  • Parade 10 a.m. - Todos Santos Plaza, Downtown Concord, CA 94520
  • Entertainment begins 4 p.m. with fireworks at Mt. Diablo High School, 2450 Grant St, Concord, CA 94520

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DANVILLE:

July 4th Independence Day Parade 2018. Festive, hometown tradition.

  • Downtown Danville, CA
  • 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

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DUBLIN:

JULY 4: Fireworks Booth Locations 2018: LIST

  • Fireworks sold beginning June 28 for use ONLY on July 4 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

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EL CERRITO:

JULY 4: WorldOne 4th of July Festival 2018. Free & family-friendly with food, fun and entertainment.

  • Cerrito Vista Park, 7007 Moeser Lane, El Cerrito, CA 94530
  • 10 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.

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FREMONT:

JULY 4: 4th Of July Parade 2018. A Fremont tradition.

  • Parade begins at Fremont Library, north on Paseo Padre Boulevard toward "downtown" and ends at Capital Avenue.
  • 10 a.m.

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HERCULES:

JULY 4: 4th Of July Dynamite Run, Parade & Festival. Proceeds go to creating memorial to honor all veterans in Hercules.

  • Refugio Valley Park, 1515 Refugio Valley Rd, Hercules, CA 94547
  • Race: 5k 8:30 a.m.; 1 mile fun run 8:45 a.m.; Kids Run: 9:30 a.m.
  • Festival: 7 a.m. - 3 p.m.
  • Parade: 10:45 a.m.

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LAFAYETTE:

JULY 3: Rockets Away! 4th of July STEAM Program For Kids.

  • NOTE DATE: July 3.
  • Registration required.

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LIVERMORE:

JULY 4: 4th of July Fireworks & Family Celebration. A great time in downtown Livermore!

  • Livermore Downtown, 1st St, Livermore, California 94550
  • 4 p.m. - 10 p.m. Fireworks at 9:20 p.m.

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MARTINEZ:

JULY 4: 4th Of July Parade, Pancake Breakfast & Fireworks. Fireworks at Waterfront Park.

  • 8 a.m.-10 a.m. Pancake Breakfast Sponsored by Roxx on Main, 627 Main St.
  • 8:30 a.m.-9 a.m.- Flag-Raising Ceremony -Veterans Memorial Building, 930 Ward St.
  • 10 a.m. - Hometown Parade on Main St.
  • Fireworks - dusk at Martinez Waterfront Park

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MILPITAS:

JULY 4: 'Red, White & Boom' July 4th Fireworks & Concert. Pool party, kids' zone & food trucks, too!

  • Milpitas Sports Center, 1325 E Calaveras Blvd, Milpitas, CA 95035
  • 1 p.m. - 9 p.m.

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MORAGA:

JULY 4: July 4th Parades, Pancake Breakfast & Fireworks. Parades for dogs and children! Fun runs and inflatables.

  • Moraga Commons Park, 1425 St. Mary's Rd., Moraga, CA
  • 7:30 a.m. - 10 p.m. - Fireworks at 9:30 p.m.

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OAKLAND:

JULY 3: A’s Game & Patriotic Fireworks 2018: Coliseum. Stay after game, and watch the show from the field!

  • NOTE DATE: July 3.
  • Oakland Coliseum, 7000 Coliseum Way, Oakland, California 94621

JULY 4: 4th Of July Block Party BBQ 2018: Jack London Square. Live music & kid activities.

  • Jack London Square, Broadway at Embarcadero W, Oakland, CA 94607
  • 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.

JULY 4: July 4th Municipal Band Concert 2018: Lake Merritt. The 35-piece band will perform.

  • Edoff Memorial Bandstand in Lakeside Park, Oakland, CA
  • 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

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ORINDA:

JULY 4: Annual Haley's 4th of July Run For A Reason 2018. 5-mile run or 2-mile walk kicks-off 4th of July fun.

  • Orinda Community Center, 28 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA
  • 8 a.m.

JULY 4: July 4th Parade, Pancake Breakfast & Festival. Pancake breakfast, small-town parade and day of park activities!

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PIEDMONT:

JULY 4: July 4th, Pancake Breakfast, Parade & Picnic.

  • Pancake breakfast 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Veterans’ Hall, 401 Highland Ave., Piedmont, CA
  • Parade 11 a.m. Begins at Highland Avenue and Park Way
  • Picnic following parade, Piedmont Park

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PLEASANT HILL:

JULY 4: July 4th Firecracker Run, Parade & Fireworks. All-day fun for everyone.

  • 7:50 a.m. – 100 yard dash for kids 7 and under
  • 8 a.m.– Firecracker 5K Fun Run
  • 9:30 a.m. parade: Downtown Pleasant Hill
  • 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Music, fun & games at park at 147 Gregory Lane
  • 6:30 p.m. – Gates open at College Park High School for fireworks.

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PLEASANTON:

FAIR FIREWORKS NIGHTLY through JULY 8 - BUT NOT ON JULY 4

  • Big O Tires FREE Concerts: 8 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. nightly. "Born Free" video & fireworks show immediately following at Concert Lawn.
  • Alameda County Fairgrounds, 4501 Pleasanton Ave., Pleasanton CA
  • On July 4, fair closes at 6 p.m. Gates close at 3 p.m.

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RICHMOND:

JULY 3: Waterfront Family Festival, Concert & Fireworks.

  • NOTE DATE: July 3
  • Marina Bay Park, Richmond, CA

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SAN FRANCISCO:

JULY 4: Pier 39 July 4th Fireworks & Entertainment 2018. Events throughout the day.

  • Pier 39, Beach Street & The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94133
  • Fireworks approximately 9:30 p.m.

JULY 4: 4th Of July- Live Music & Fireworks 2018: Fisherman's Wharf. All day entertainment plus fireworks display.

  • Fisherman's Wharf, 100 Jefferson St., San Francisco, CA
  • 9:30 a.m. - 11 p.m.

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SAN JOSE:

JULY 4: July 4th 'Rose, White & Blue Parade' & Picnic. A community tradition.

  • Parade begins 10 a.m. at Lincoln High School on Dana Avenue, San Jose, CA

JULY 4: World-Class July 4th Fireworks 2018: Downtown. Free, family-friendly fireworks display, celebrating Independence Day in Discovery Meadow.

  • Discovery Meadow, 180 Woz Way, San Jose, CA 95110
  • Approximately 9:30 p.m.

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SAN PABLO:

JULY 4: July 4th Multi-Cultural Family Fest & Fireworks . Live entertainment & games.

  • El Portal Soccer Field, 2600 Moraga Road, San Pablo, California 94806

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SAN RAMON:

JULY 4: July 4th 'Run San Ramon Run' 5K & 10K. An Independence Day classic.

  • San Ramon Community Center, 12501 Alcosta Blvd., San Ramon, CA 94583
  • 8 a.m.

JULY 4: July 4th Outdoor Concert, Cake & Crafts 2018. Free concert with Michael Jackson Tribute Band: Foreverland.

  • Patriotic music from San Ramon Symphonic Band, party hats, anniversary cake and crafts for kids.
  • San Ramon Central Park Amphitheater, 12501 Alcosta Blvd., San Ramon, CA
  • 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.

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WALNUT CREEK:

JULY 4: Free Concert Band July 4th Show. Pack a picnic!

  • Civic Park, 1375 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 94596

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FOR FULL LIST IN BAY AREA: SF Bay Area July 4th Fireworks, Parades and More: 2018 Guide

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ALSO SEE: Summer Fun Activity Guide: SF Bay Area 2018

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