Independence Day on July 7th is a major event in the American people's year.Not only is the American spirit of freedom, democracy and independence worthy of people’s celebration, but more importantly, it’s the midsummer summer vacation. Invite friends or support the old and young to camp in the open air, watch parades, perform, or participate in garden activities, or get intoxicated. In the music and food, finally burst into romantic feelings under the colorful night, and go home in joy, what a casual and casual enjoyment!Now, the team goes around the Bay Area and recommends several good places to watch fireworks.
San Francisco Downtown
San Francisco July 4th Fireworks and Ccelebration
The celebration activities in the urban area are mainly around Fisherman's Wharf and Pier39.In fact, even if there is no July 7th, the place is full of singing and dancing all the year round, and there is an endless stream of people coming and going. From July 4st to July 7nd is the annual Fillmore Street Jazz Festival. On July 1th, Pier7 also had a celebration during the day, with live performances from 2:7 pm to the start of the fireworks.Most people will choose to take public transportation to arrive before the fireworks, during this time they can enjoy the food and music show here.The spectacular fireworks display will start at 4:39 on the evening of the Independence Day, and you can enjoy magnificent views from multiple locations. San Francisco’s urban area is mainly focused on Fisherman’s Wharf, from Municipal Pier to Pier 1.Of course, here are a few other best viewing locations for foodies:
Aquatic Park:Great picnic spot. There will be free shows all afternoon. If you want to sit in a good position, you must come before noon. To watch the fireworks at night, head for Jefferson Street and Hyde Street.
Ghirardelli Square:A plaza known as the Fisherman's Wharf. If you don't want to go outside and want to sit by the window and enjoy food and fireworks, this is the perfect place. Beer Garden and live performances are available from noon and open until 11pm at night.
Cannery:It has been upgraded to a new shopping center, allowing you to temporarily avoid the complicated traffic of Fisherman's Wharf, order a drink at the bar and share it with friends.
Coit Tower:It is impossible to climb the tower after 6 o'clock, but you can enjoy the fireworks in the surrounding high places. The Coit Tower under the fireworks is a classic view of San Francisco.
Sausalito: It is recommended that friends from North Bay come here to watch the fireworks. Here you can avoid the heavy traffic in the direction of the Golden Gate Bridge.
There are many more at Fisherman's WharfRestaurant barIt is also suitable for watching fireworks, but remember to book a location in advance or set off early.More restaurant information
time: 2017年7月4日, 下午1点半到晚上。烟火9:30开始，持续30分钟左右
location: Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco
Tickets: Free
parking: Pier 39 Parking Garage $9/hour.You can also park at the Triangle Lot on Jefferson & Powell St and watch the fireworks in the car.
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More details: San Francisco July 4th Fireworks
Fourth of July Fireworks from Angel Island
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Another great place to watch San Francisco fireworks is Angel Island, just north of the San Francisco coast. It is recommended to buy tickets in advance ($ 73.00 for adults and $ 52.00 for children). Friends going to Angel Island need to board the boat from Tiburon at 7pm. After the island, there will be a shuttle to pick you up to the island ’s best viewing area Battery Ledyard (approximately 25 minutes). You can also enjoy live music before the fireworks. There are also coffee shops and bars on the island to provide food and drinks. Bring warmth such as cash and blankets. The return time by boat is between 10:45 and 11pm.
More details:Angel Island official website
Fireworks cruise
Watching the fireworks by boat is undoubtedly another wise move, not only avoiding the crowds, but also watching the lights of the city in the distant bays of Zhongyuan, and admiring the bright colors of fireworks, it is a visual feast! Every year, a lot of nearby docks are opened to provide sea vessels. The following detailed information is listed. Interested partners can click the link to view the official website's specific information. Tickets must be booked quickly. These tickets are quickly sold out every year. of. Some cruises will have special flights for Independence Day, such as: Hornblower's Premier Fourth of July Dinner Cruise (Ticket information), Blue & Gold Fireworks Cruise (Ticket information) And Red and White Fleet: 4 Cruises (Ticket information).
Other events in San Francisco
There are many classic events in San Francisco during the Independence Day holiday, such asFillmore jazz festival, Aquarium of the Bay, Free Fishing Day, Fisherman's Wharf Walking Tour 和 National Park Service Free Walking TourEveryone can experience it.
Friendship reminder:
- Try to use public transportation. The traffic on the day will be very busy. You may not be able to stop when you enter the city.
- "The coldest winter is the summer in San Francisco", remember to bring enough clothes to keep out the wind and cold!
South Bay
San Jose Rotary Fireworks
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World Classic Fireworks will be held in the center of San Jose in the South Bay, hosted by the Rotary Club, free of charge! Families with children, take a seat on the lawn early, and then you can spend the afternoon leisurely in the Children's Discovery Museum. A free Symphony Summer Pops music concert will be held at 5:30 pm. Fireworks start at 9:30 pm. You can enjoy dozens of different fireworks and dozens of different dazzling combinations. You can also choose to buyVIP tickets, Or participate in other cooperative activities, but remember that the quota is limited, you must apply for purchase in advance.
time: 2017年7月4日, 9:30 pm
location: Discovery Meadow, 180 Woz Way, San Jose, CA 95110
Tickets: Free
In addition, those who like the traditional retro street parade can visit the Alameda neighborhood of San Jose during the day.Rose, White and Blue 4th of July Parade. Starting at 10:00 in the morning, there will be 115 groups of bands, dances, and classic cars. A parade of more than 20,000 people will start at Lincoln High School and walk along Dana Avenue to Rose Garden. From University Avenue to The Alameda. 1.6miles throughout.
San Jose Earthquakes Fireworks Show
7月1号在Stanford Stadium，圣何塞地震足球俱乐部将对战洛杉矶银河队。比赛将于晚上7点15开始。9点的时候开始烟花表演。如果对足球赛完全不感兴趣的小伙伴也可以选择在场外观看，反正是不要钱的！
time: 2017年7月1日, 9:00 pm
location: 601 Nelson Rd, Standford CA 95110
Tickets: FireworksFree from $ 22.00
Redwood City
Redwood City will host a series of non-repetitive celebrations starting at 7 am on Independence Day.Starting at 8 o'clock in the morning is the city's most popular 5 km long-distance running event.Of course, if you don't have the physical strength and don't want to run, you can choose to go to Marshall Street fire station from 7:30 am to 10:30 am to have breakfast with the firefighters.The next 10 o'clock is the 79th Redwood City Independence Day Parade.Other art festivals, children's playground and other projects last from 9 am to 5 pm.
time: 2017年7月4日, 早餐7:30-10:30，长跑8：00开始，游行10：00开始，Car show9：00开始，烟火9:30开始
location: Concentrated near Boradway
Casa Particular in Santa Clara
Santa Clara will host a series of celebrations from 12 noon, including live shows, cabaret shows, carnival entertainment, children's playgrounds, as well as indispensable dining cars and food stalls. Great America also has magnificent fireworks, while experiencing the exciting roller coaster, while watching the sky fireworks, it will be unforgettable forever ~
time: July 2017, 7, 4:12 pm – 00:10 pm, fireworks start at 00:9 pm
Santa Clara Event Location: 909 Kiely Blvd, Santa Clara, CA 95051
Great America Address:4701 Great America Pkwy, Santa Clara, CA 95054
Tickets: Santa Clara's activities are free (excluding some paid items)Details, Great America Paradise Tickets $ 23- $ 44 Ticket information
Mountain View Fireworks Spectacular with the San Francisco Symphony
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Those who love symphony and fireworks must not miss the Symphony Fireworks Show in Mountain View. At that time, the San Francisco Symphony will bring you a classic movie soundtrack concert at Shoreline Amphitheater, playing "Heaven on Earth", "Star Wars" 》 And other familiar songs. At the end, there will be a fireworks show that is breathtaking and beautiful to cry.
time: 2017年7月4日, 8:00 pm
location: 1 Amphitheatre Pkwy, Mountain View, CA 94043
Tickets: From $ 24 Ticket information
Milpitas
The "Waving the Red, White & Blue" pool party was held at 1pm on Independence Day at the Milpitas Sports Center.Free admission.Food, music, games until 4pm.The following "Red, White & Boom" concert performance will begin at 6 o'clock, officially start at 7 o'clock, and will end at 9 o'clock, ending with colorful fireworks.
time: July 2017, 7 4:1 pm – 00:10 pm
地点: 1325 E Calaveras Blvd, Milpitas, CA 95035
Tickets:Free pool party, concert $ 3 (over 2 years old)
Bay North
Napa
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One of the largest National Day parades in the Bay Area, with more than a hundred items, including floats, bands, honor guards, cowgirls and basset hounds. 11am starts on Grant Avenue in the old part of Calistoga. Carnival Rides will have a garden party event from 12 noon to 11 pm. Friends can also choose to watch the fireworks on Napa's Wine Train.
时间: July 2017, 7, the parade will start at 4:11, and the garden party will start at 1:00 pm from 7:00pm to 9:30 pm
Parade location: Lincoln St. and Grant St., Calistoga, CA 94515
County Fair and Fireworks Location: 1435 N. Oak St, Calistoga CA 94515
Tickets: The parade is free. Carnival Rides and other items such as fireworks start from $ 15 (fireworks can also be seen outside ~)
Marin County Fair
The 4-day Marin Expo allows you to avoid the peak of the crowd and enjoy the fun of National Day. It is suitable for family outings and gatherings with friends, because it has everything: exhibitions, competitions, food, as well as acrobatics, puppet shows, star wars and animal shows that children love. You can watch the fireworks every night from 30 to 4 at 9: 30 ~
时间: June 2017 to July 6, 30, 7:4 am – 11:00 pm
location: 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael, CA 94903
Tickets: $ 15-20, tickets include all concerts, shows, and carnival entertainment facilities,Ticket information.
Six Flags Discovery Kingdom Fireworks Extravaganza
六旗游乐园与可口可乐合作推出July 4th的一系列活动，从7月2日持续到4日。比如早上9:30到10:30，只要带一听可口可乐+门票就可以提前入场玩最热门的几个rides！除此之外，买票的时候带上一罐可口可乐瓶子也可以帮你节省$15.00。另外在网上买票的小伙伴输入Code：Coke可以让你直接进园，不用排队。当然啦，每天晚上9:30都有烟火表演。
East bay
Richmond
Richmond市的庆祝活动不再是7月3日举行了，记好了！！爱凑热闹的小伙伴们可以提前几天进入状态了! 以吃饭为主，看烟花为辅的Innsbrook Taste of Virginia活动从7月1号开始。下午4点到5点，一些当地特色餐厅将有$3.00每盘的特色菜品。活动将在烟花声中结束。其他主题活动主要集中在7月4号当天。最大的烟花表演Fireworks at the Diamond将在7月4号和7月6号每晚9点35分-10点结束。
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Oakland
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Jack London Square has a family garden party on Independence Day, including performances, parent-child activities, petting zoo, Lego jeep, face painting, music and food, etc.The editor recommends that outstanding Plank bar, which has several standard bowling lanes. It is also a good pastime to practice balance while clubbing.However, this year's only fireworks in the city can only be seen by supporting Oakland A's Game. On July 7rd, they played against the Chicago White Sox at home.Fireworks displays are interspersed in the middle of the game.Friends who really don’t want to watch a football game can bring a blanket and take an afternoon nap while listening to a live concert by the watery Lake Merritt.The Oakland City Band will present a National Day special program.
时间: 2017年7月4日, 12:00 am – 6:00 pm。烟火为7月3日，29日，8月12日和9月23日。
National Day event location: Jack London Square, Broadway and Embarcadero West, Oakland 94607
Fireworks address:O.co Coliseum | 7000 Coliseum Way, Oakland, CA 94621
Tickets: Jack London Square activities are free (not including paid items); tickets are required for football matches and fireworks.Ticket information
More details:Jack london square.Ball games and fireworks
Berkeley Marina Fireworks
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In the city of Berkeley, there are various live entertainment, arts and crafts markets, and carnival rides on University Ave from noon. The free dragon boat race is from 12 noon to 5 pm, and the children's playground is open until 8 pm. If you are tired, you can take a break at the quiet UC Berkeley campus. The fireworks will be staged at 9:35 pm at the easternmost Berkeley Pier. In addition to driving, friends can also choose to take Bart before 6pm and then transfer to AC Transit # 51B to reach Berkeley Marina.
time: July 2017, 7, 4:12 pm – 00:10 pm, fireworks start at 00:9 pm
location: 201 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94710
Tickets: Free
El Cerrito | WorldOne Festical
EDC students who have no fun, El Cerrito will host the WorldOne Music Festival on July 7th from 4am to 10:6 pm. Singers and DJs including DJ Gregg McVicar, Gamelan Sekar Jaya, Atash, John Daiko, Meldoy Parker and DJ will be present, as well as circus, magic, food, art exhibition, carnival and other amusement facilities.
time: July 2017, 7, 3:10 am – 00:6 pm
location: 950 Pomona, El Cerrito, CA 94530
Tickets: Free
Fremont / Pleasanton
Fremont is the largest city in the East Bay. In recent years, with its high-quality school district and convenient transportation, it has attracted a large number of Chinese families to move in.However, as early as December 1986, the city enacted a fireworks ban.Therefore, not only is there no fireworks display, but police cars will also step up inspections around Independence Day. If anyone illegally setting off fireworks is found, a fine of $12-$500 or a maximum of one year in jail will be imposed.Therefore, residents of Fremont must be careful, especially parents must supervise their children. It is unambiguous for neighbors to call the whistleblower hotline!
There are no fireworks, but there are still National Day parades.Creative floats, military band squares, large balloons, etc. are expected to attract more than 10 spectators.The parade starts at XNUMX am on Independence Day. The team will go west from the library, pass Paseo Padre, and arrive at the City Hall.
Pleasanton, which is popular with Chinese families along with Fremont, is the legendary Happy Village. The Alameda County Fair is held here once a year, this year from June 6th to July 16th.Carnivals, garden parties, art exhibitions, pet flower exhibitions, various bazaar promotions plus music, food and horse racing, wow, it’s so exciting!Independence Day ends from 7 am to 9 pm when the park opens.Parking is more convenient. If you are not afraid to walk a few steps, you can park for free on the side streets of nearby residential areas.
时间: 2017年7月4日, 11:00 am – 11:00 pm，烟火9:30 pm开始
Alameda County Fair and fireworks地点:4501 Pleasanton Ave, Pleasanton, CA 94566
Fremont Parade Start:2400 Stevenson Blvd, Fremont, CA 94538
Tickets: $22.99
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Peninsula
Foster City
I have to mention this elegant city by the water in the Central Peninsula.On National Day, all-day garden tours, food, music and other entertainment programs are waiting for you all!The calm Lagoon is the place where fireworks are set off, so many local families will drive a private boat to the lake, waiting for the beautiful scenery of stars and fireworks.Do you still have an impression of the "little dad" in the article?Yes, many of the scenes are in Foster City!
time: July 2017, 7 4:9 am – 00:9 pm, fireworks start at 45:9 pm
地点: Leo Ryan Park | 650 Shell Blvd, Foster City, CA 94404
Tickets: Free
There are too many fireworks activities on the Independence Day in the Bay Area. The team cannot list them here. For more fireworks and activities in the Bay Area cities, please refer to:URL
Text:Xiaotian, Naomi
edit:Xiaomi, Wang Ribs are Meow Stars, Xue Ye
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