Fourth of July presents numerous opportunities for watching waterfront fireworks displays from a boat, the shoreline or hillside overlooking the water.
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Published: July, 2017
Fourth of July presents numerous opportunities for watching waterfront fireworks displays from a boat, the shoreline or hillside overlooking the water. These displays are always a unique and special treat for Bay Area residents. The following is a list of waterfront fireworks displays (or those that can be viewed from the water) in the Bay Area to help you plan your holiday along with some of the activities leading up to the evening pyrotechnics:
San Francisco
PIER 39 celebrates Independence Day with fun for the whole family. Rock out to the Bay Area’s favorite 80s cover band Tainted Love from 5 to 8 p.m. At 9:30 p.m., look to the sky for the spectacular fireworks display.
Berkeley
Berkeley Marina offers live entertainment all day, face painting, arts and crafts, an adventure playground and food from noon to 10 p.m. The day culminates with the grand fireworks over the water near the end of the Berkeley Pier at 9:35 p.m. Viewing is best along Frontage Drive south of the Pier or from Hs Lordships’ parking lot.
Sausalito
Fesitivies begin at 10 a.m. with a parade. which is followed by a picnic at Dunphy Park from noon to 4 p.m. with live music plus food and games. The celebration continues at Gabrielson Park (next to the Ferry Pier) from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. featuring more live entertainment. The day ends with a spectacular show of fireworks on San Francisco Bay starting at 9 p.m.
San Rafael
The Marin County Fair features fireworks every evening June 30 through July 4 at 9:30 p.m. You can also enjoy concerts, educational/interactive exhibits, carnival rides, arts and crafts, contests and plenty of food. Events take place at 10 Avenue of the Flags in San Rafael.
Benicia
From noon to 7 p.m., City Park (First Street at Military West) will be bustling with arts and crafts, delicious hot foods, live entertainment, children’s activities and more. Around 9 p.m., fireworks will blaze the sky at the foot of First Street.
Napa
The City of Napa features a downtown festival on July 4. The day begins with a parade at 10 a.m., followed by more fun at Oxbow Commons with food and beverage vendors and a children’s play area. There will also be live music performances at Veteran’s Park next to the Napa River from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., and the fireworks begin at 9:30 p.m.
Suisun City
Suisun City’s Fourth of July celebration runs from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. You can enjoy free live music, craft vendors, family entertainment and a huge fireworks display over the waterfront at 9:15 p.m. Events take place at Harbor Plaza, 558 Solano Street.
Redwood City
Redwood City’s celebration features fireworks over the Port of Redwood City. The fireworks extravaganza will start at approximately 9:30 p.m. and can be seen from all over the mid-Peninsula.
