Where can one go to enjoy the rockets\u2019 red glare on July 4? Here\u2019s the lowdown. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
First, there are several ticketed events for those who don\u2019t want to fight the crowds. Visitors to California\u2019s Great America<\/a> in Santa Clara can watch fireworks up close at 9:40pm on both July 4 and 5. And there\u2019s another fireworks doubleheader at Excite Ballpark in San Jose, where the Rotary Club of San Jose<\/a> will host pyrotechnics after the San Jose Giants play the Stockton Ports and then again on July 4 at an Independence Day celebration featuring country artist Matt Stell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A more serene experience can be found at the Shoreline Amphitheatre, where the San Francisco Symphony<\/a> performs July 4 at 7pm, with fireworks adding to the musical excitement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are also city-sponsored fireworks shows taking place in Cupertino, Gilroy, Milpitas, Morgan Hill and San Jose. See the listings below for details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Morgan Hill Freedom Fest<\/strong>\u2014This big bash extends over two days: July 3 includes a Patriotic Sing (5pm at the Downtown Amphitheater, 17000 Monterey Rd) and a Family Music Fest (6pm at Monterey Rd. between Main and Dunne Ave.). July 4 will kick off with a Freedom Run (kids\u2019 1-mile at 7:30am, 5K at 8am), the Cruise & Car Show (noon-2pm), the Freedom Fest Parade (10am) and the big finale: a fireworks show\u2014reportedly the largest ever in Morgan Hill\u2014at the Morgan Hill Outdoor Sports Center (16500 Condit Road). Free. July 3-4. Downtown Morgan Hill and Morgan Hill Outdoor Sports Center. morganhillfreedomfest.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Saratoga Nights<\/strong>\u2014Held on the first Thursday of each month, the community event features live music, wine and beer under the stars. Free. July 3, 5-8pm. 14460 Big Basin Way, Saratoga. saratoga.ca.us<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Haberdasher Shows<\/strong>\u2014A music residency, pop-up photo exhibits and drink specials on the first Thursday of the month. 21 and over. Free. July 3, 6-10pm. Haberdasher, 43 W San Salvador St, San Jose. haberdashersj.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Cupertino\u2019s 4th of July Celebration<\/strong>\u2014The city has a full day planned, starting with a pancake breakfast at 8am at Quinlan Community Center (10185 N Stelling Rd), a flag-raising and children\u2019s parade at 10am (Memorial Park), and kids\u2019 activities and a concert. But the big attraction will be a fireworks display, launching from Hyde Middle School at approximately 9:30pm. Viewing locations are at Creekside Park, Sedgwick Elementary School and Miller Avenue near Bollinger Road (the school will be closed to the public). cupertino.gov<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Fourth of July Parade<\/strong>\u2014Meet at Town Hall for the 14th annual red, white and blue march down Fremont Road, concluding at Gardner Bullis School for refreshments. The Los Altos Hills Horseman\u2019s Association will canter along. Free. July 4, 9-11am. Town Hall, 26379 Fremont Rd, Los Altos Hills. 650.947.2518. losaltoshills.ca.gov<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Independence Day Parade and Festival\u2014<\/strong>Redwood City gets serious with its Independence Day celebration, starting with an 8am pancake breakfast followed by the parade kicked off by a cannon blast at 10am. Afterwards comes a car show, live entertainment, and booths for community service organizations looking to raise funds with food and merch sales. The day concludes with a drone show at about 9:30pm in the port area. July 4, 8am-10pm. Downtown Redwood City. parade.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Rose, White and Blue<\/strong>\u2014San Jose\u2019s Fourth of July Parade and Festival brings it all together: food, drinks, lucha libre matches by Pro Wrestling Revolution, a kids zone hosted by ArtHouse Studio, local vendors, book giveaways for kids from Friends of the Library, and a lineup of live entertainment. The parade runs 10am-noon, starting at Dana and Naglee avenues; just before, at 9:45am, the Lowrider Unity Council will lead a car cruise along the route. Free. July 4, 9:45am-2pm. Shasta Hanchett and Rose Garden neighborhoods, San Jose. rwbsj.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Glorious 4th<\/strong>\u2014Los Altos Parks & Recreation Department marks Fourth of July with live music, family games and food for purchase. Bike or stroll to the event; Greentown Los Altos provides bike valet service. Free. July 4, 10am-2pm. Shoup Park, 400 University Ave, Los Altos. 650.947.2790. losaltosca.gov<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 4th of July Festival<\/strong>\u2014The city of Sunnyvale marks Independence Day with carnival games and family activities. Lori & RJ (10am), Choo Choo Soul (11am) and the Peelers Band (12:30pm) provide live entertainment. Free. July 4, 10am-2pm. Downtown Sunnyvale near Murphy and West Washington avenues. facebook.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Fourth of July Parade, Picnic and Circus<\/strong>\u2014Bring picnic baskets and blankets, decorate strollers and wagons for an 11am \u201cpeople parade,\u201d and come dressed in red, white and blue at this community picnic, with shows at noon and 2pm by Circus Bella. Free. July 4, 11am-3pm. Burgess Park, 501 Laurel St, Menlo Park. menlopark.gov<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Fireworks at Lake Cunningham<\/strong>\u2014The office of District 8 Councilmember Domingo Candelas is hosting a free fireworks show, preceded by a live performance by Sonora San Jose, food trucks and family-friendly activities and leading up to the fireworks show at 9pm. There will be no event parking at Lake Cunningham, so using mass transit is encouraged. VTA Bus Routes 22, 26, 31, 39, 70, 77, 103, or Rapid 522 all provide service to the location. July 4, 3-10pm. Lake Cunningham Regional Park, 2305 S White Rd, San Jose. sanjoseca.gov<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Red, White & Boom Concert and Fireworks<\/strong>\u2014Thousands of residents and guests will show up for this city-sponsored fireworks display. Before the fireworks there will be live music by School of Rock and Sugaray Rayford. During the day, families can enjoy food trucks, a 24-foot-tall water slide, bounce houses, classic carnival game booths, a rock-climbing wall and other activities, including a video game trailer with the latest PS5, Xbox Series X and Nintendo Switch games. $10. July 4, 5-9pm. Milpitas Sports Center, 1325 E Calaveras Blvd, Milpitas. cityofmilpitas.simpletix.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n City of Santa Clara 4th of July<\/strong>\u2014A family-friendly Fourth of July with lawn games, live entertainment, food trucks and a fireworks show with patriotic music at 9:35pm, visible from California\u2019s Great America. Free. July 4, 5-10pm. Mission College, 3000 Mission College Blvd, Santa Clara. 408.615.3140. santaclaraca.gov<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n On-the-Water Fireworks Viewing<\/strong>\u2014The Boathouse & American Bistro at Shoreline Lake in Mountain View offers a different way to enjoy fireworks in Silicon Valley: in the middle of the lake, from a pedalboat, rowboat, canoe, kayak or SUP. The American Bistro will roll out a Fourth of July BBQ dinner (6-8pm) for everyone participating in the fireworks watercraft reservations. July 4, 8:30pm. 3160 N Shoreline Blvd, Mountain View. 650.965.1745. shorelinelake.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Gilroy Fireworks Show<\/strong>\u2014Beginning around dusk, fireworks can be viewed from nearby neighborhoods and at Christmas Hill Park. Free. July 4, 9:30pm. Gilroy High School, 750 W 10th St, Gilroy. cityofgilroy.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n De Anza Flea Market<\/strong>\u2014This monthly student-run flea market brings together more than 800 vendor stalls selling plants, clothes, antiques, books, games and much more. July 5, 8am-2pm. De Anza College Parking Lots A&B, 21250 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino. deanza.edu\/fleamarket<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Concerts at Horse Thief Vineyards<\/strong>\u2014Enjoy live music and open tasting room hours with live music by Matt Masih (July 5) and Kenny Taylor (July 6). Free. July 5-6, 1-4pm. Horse Thief Vineyards, 12575 Watsonville Rd, Morgan Hill. visitmorganhill.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Houserockers<\/strong>\u2014This 10-piece rock & soul band with a wailing horn section and red-hot rhythm section rolls into the Morgan Hill Friday Night Music Series. Free. July 5, 5:30-9:30pm. Downtown Amphitheater, Morgan Hill Community and Cultural Center, 17000 Monterey Rd, Morgan Hill. morganhillchamber.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Downtown Farmers\u2019 Market<\/strong>\u2014Stroll through stalls filled with fresh produce, locally made packaged goods and hot meals from local food vendors. No admission. July 9, 9am-1:30pm. 101 Paseo de San Antonio, San Jose. sjdowntown.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Vines & Vibes<\/strong>\u2014Line dance to C&W covers by the Country Cougars at Guglielmo\u2019s summer concert series. Bring a picnic or purchase food from a rotating lineup of local food trucks. Wine is available by the glass or bottle; no outside alcohol. Free. July 9, 3-4pm. Guglielmo Winery, 17575 Peak Ave, Morgan Hill. guglielmowinery.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Summer Series Music and Market<\/strong>\u2014Cisco Kid does the first concert in this eight-week community happening, which draws up to 1,300 people to downtown Sunnyvale. <\/strong>July 9, 6-8:30pm. Evelyn and Washington avenues, Sunnyvale. sunnyvaledowntown.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Jazz on the Plazz<\/strong>\u2014The series of free Wednesday concerts continues with Full Spectrum Jazz Orchestra and Kyle Hernandez performing a tribute to Pat Metheny. Free (option to buy reserved seats). July 9, 6:30pm. Los Gatos Town Plaza, West Main Street and Santa Cruz Avenue, Los Gatos. jazzontheplazz.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Ukulele Jam<\/strong>\u2014Instructor Chuck Monahan will teach basic chords on the ukulele and lead the group in an informal performance. Ages 12 and up. July 9, 6:30pm. Mountain View Library, 585 Franklin St, Mountain View. 650.903.6337 mountainview.libcal.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Where can one go to enjoy the rockets\u2019 red glare on July 4? Here\u2019s the lowdown on holiday events from South County to the Peninsula.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":14789,"featured_media":20182783,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_eb_attr":"","_expiration-date-status":"","_expiration-date":0,"_expiration-date-type":"","_expiration-date-categories":[],"_expiration-date-options":[]},"categories":[1469,34],"tags":[3356,1167,3529,4478,4544,5106,5274,10685],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\nThu, July 3<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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