Watching a waterfront fireworks display from a boat, the shoreline or hillside overlooking the water is always a unique and special treat for Bay Area residents.
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Published: July, 2018
Watching a waterfront fireworks display from a boat, the shoreline or hillside overlooking the water is 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.
San Francisco
PIER 39 celebrates Independence Day with fun for the whole family. Rock out to the Bay Area’s favorite eighties cover band, Tainted Love, from 3 to 6 p.m. At 9:30 p.m., look to the sky for the City & County of San Francisco’s spectacular fireworks display.
Berkeley
Berkeley Marina features live entertainment all day, face painting, arts and crafts, an adventure playground, and food from noon to 8 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 Lordship’s parking lot.
Sausalito
There will be a 10 a.m. parade followed by a picnic at Dunphy Park from noon to 6:30 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 and ending with a spectacular show of fireworks on San Francisco Bay starting at 9:30 p.m.
San Rafael
The Marin County Fair holds fireworks every evening June 30 through July 4 at 9:30 p.m. Also enjoy concerts, educational/interactive exhibits, carnival rides, arts and crafts, contests and plenty of food. 10 Avenue of the Flags in San Rafael.
Benicia
From noon to 7 p.m., Benicia 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 is having a festival downtown on July 4. The festivities begin 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. Fireworks begin at 9:30 p.m.
Suisun City
The Fourth of July celebration will take place from 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Enjoy free live music, craft vendors, family entertainment and a huge fireworks display over the waterfront at 9:15 p.m.
Vallejo
Six Flags Discovery Kingdom has fireworks every evening June 30 through July 4 at 9:30 p.m. There will also be the 165th Annual Fourth of July Parade in downtown Vallejo starting at 11 a.m. and a fireworks display at Waterfront Park starting around 9:15 p.m.
