Where to catch Fourth of July fireworks, parades and parties across the Bay Area
The Bay Area's Fourth of July celebrations will feature a variety of events, including parades, concerts, and fireworks displays across multiple cities. San Francisco's waterfront fireworks, scheduled for 9:30 p. m. , are anticipated to attract up to 200,000 attendees, leading transit agencies to implement special event trains. Meanwhile, Alameda will kick off festivities with a 5k run at 8:30 a.
m. , followed by a parade at 10 a. m. and celebrations at the USS Hornet Museum. Contra Costa County cities will host their own fireworks shows, including Antioch's family-friendly celebration beginning at 4 p.
m. and Pittsburg's fireworks at dusk. Marin County will experience road closures for its annual parade, while Sonoma County will feature live performances and the World Pillow Fighting Championships before fireworks begin at 9:30 p. m. Transit services will adjust their schedules, with AC Transit and WestCAT running a Sunday schedule, while County Connection will not operate.
These events highlight the community's spirit and the importance of local traditions on Independence Day.