PIER 39 Celebrates Independence Day with fun for the whole family, featuring musical entertainment and activities in the Entrance Plaza. Kicking off the afternoon will be WJM, the world’s youngest social cause band, from 12 – 2 p.m.
Published: July, 2013
4th of July Waterfront Fireworks Displays
San Francisco
PIER 39 Celebrates Independence Day with fun for the whole family, featuring musical entertainment and activities in the Entrance Plaza. Kicking off the afternoon will be WJM, the world’s youngest social cause band, from 12 – 2 p.m. Dance into the night from 4 – 7 p.m. with Tainted Love playing all your favorites from the eighties. When the sun goes down around 9:30 p.m., stick around for the City of San Francisco’s spectacular fireworks display over the Bay! View from PIER 39, Fisherman’s Wharf, Aquatic Park or aboard the SS Jeremiah O’Brien (see ad on page 7)..
North Bay
Sausalito - 10 a.m. Fourth of July parade followed by celebration at Dunphy Park at noon with live music all day. Food, dancing, family games, tug-of-war and famous traditional egg toss help make this an exciting event for the whole family. The celebration continues as the City of Sausalito Parks and Recreation Department hosts an evening of celebration at Gabrielson Park from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. The celebration will feature live entertainment and end with a spectacular show of fireworks on San Francisco Bay at 9:20 p.m.
Marin County Fair - Fireworks every evening July 3 through July 7 at 9:30 p.m. Concerts, Shangri-La Chinese Acrobats, educational/interactive exhibits, carnival rides, film festivals, arts and crafts, and barnyard features. 10 Avenue of the Flags in San Rafael.
East Bay
Berkeley Marina - Fireworks starts at 9:30 p.m. Live entertainment all day, face painting, arts & crafts, adventure playground, massages, dragon boat rowing, and food from noon to 10 p.m. 201 University Avenue in Berkeley.
Solano County
Vallejo (Six Flags) - Fireworks show, rollercoasters, rides, animal exhibits and picnic in the park. Park open from 10:30 a.m. – 10 p.m. (until 9 p.m. on Sunday). 1001 Fairgrounds Drive in Vallejo.
Benicia – Picnic in the Park & Fireworks - Fireworks start around 9 p.m. at the foot of First Street. Arts, crafts, hot food, live entertainment, and children’s activities throughout the day from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. 250 E L Street in Benicia.
Benicia Waterfront Fest
The popular summer event is back with a splash on Saturday and Sunday, July 27 and 28 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., as Benicia celebrates its picturesque waterfront locale with two days of live music, craft beer tastings, tasty foods, vendor village and kids’ activity area. Daily admission is $10 for adults and $5 for seniors with children under 12 for free. Adult weekend passes are also available for $15. For more information and a full listing of musical acts, visit www.beniciamainstreet.org.
Jazz in the Fillmore
The Fillmore Jazz Festival returns in 2013 on Saturday, July 6 and Sunday, July 7 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Blending art and soul in one of the country’s most unique neighborhoods, the Fillmore Jazz Festival is the largest free jazz festival on the West Coast, drawing over 90,000 visitors each year. From mid-morning to early evening, visitors can groove to the sounds of live music from multiple stages. The Fillmore Jazz Festival offers twelve blocks of music, fine arts and crafts, gourmet food and beverages. Art and crafts include photography, painting, woodwork, metalwork, jewelry, pottery, clothing, hats and children’s toys—over 200 artists and craftsmen. Delicious street food includes oysters, calamari, fish & chips, grilled chicken, BBQ pork, jambalaya, tri-tip and grilled shrimp accompanied by fine wine and beer. Fillmore Street, between Jackson and Eddy in San Francisco. Admission is free. For more information and a complete line-up of musical acts, visit www.fillmorejazzfestival.com or call (800) 310-6563.
The 13th Annual Breastfest Beer Festival
Northern California’s Premier Beer Tasting Event Returns to Fort Mason on Saturday, July 13 from 2 -6 p.m. The Breastfest Beer Festival helps raise funds for the nonprofit health center, Charlotte Maxwell Complementary Clinic, which supports economically challenged women in their fight against cancer. Sample over 70 breweries, several cider houses and wineries, while getting your groove on to rock and roll party machine Wonderbread 5. Tickets are $50 in advance at $60 at the door and can be purchased on the website www.thebreastfest.org or at Marin Brewing Company in Larkspur and Moylan’s Brewing Company in Novato. Ticket price includes live music, food, unlimited tasting and a Breastfest commemorative cup. For additional information, call (415) 461-4677.
Summer Beats Concert Series Returns to Alameda
The popular Summer Beats Concert Series will kick off Thursday, July 4 with tribute rockers Mustache Harbor playing authentic renditions of rock and roll classics from the seventies and eighties. The free, family-friendly concert series showcases many of the area’s most notable performers, with musical styles ranging from surf to salsa. After the series’ Independence Day debut, the concerts take place every other Saturday, from July 20 through Labor Day weekend. All performances take place in the Center Court from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Along with outstanding musical performances, the concert series features fun activities for kids including face painting, henna and glitter tattoos, balloon animals and a bounce house. R&B Wine Cellars will pour some of its most popular vintages for the adults and Peter’s Kettle Corn will be on site serving freshly popped treats.
Globetrotters bring Skills Clinics to the Bay Area
The world famous Harlem Globetrotters bring their unique basketball skills to the Bay Area again this summer. Parents in the Bay Area will be able to enroll kids, ages 6-12, in the Globetrotters’ popular Summer Skills Clinics set to take place July 8-13. For six days, Globetrotters will be on-court for two hours each session coaching, motivating and entertaining participating children. This one-of-a-kind summer experience is open to both boys and girls of all experience levels. Registration is $59 per session and space is limited to ensure a memorable and personal experience for each child. For more information, visit www.harlemglobetrotters.com/clinics.
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