San Francisco, California

Witness the skies sparkle red, white and blue as PIER 39 celebrates Independence Day with a day of fun for the whole family! Rock out to live music by WJM on the Entrance Plaza Stage at 12:30pm, followed by the Bay Area’s favorite cover band Tainted Love – The Best of the 80s Live! at 5pm. At 9:30pm, look to the sky for the City & County of San Francisco’s spectacular fireworks display. Grab your stars and stripes and take advantage of PIER 39’s amazing 180-degree bay views this 4th of July.

When it comes to celebrating Independence Day, San Franciscans are as American as apple pie (and really fun fireworks shows). Behold all the colorful lights at

Celebrate Independence Day on Saturday, July 4th, along the waterfront at Fisherman's Wharf! Enjoy special events and live concerts, and of course, the spectacular City of San Francisco's Fireworks Show at 9:30 p.m.

San Francisco makes a big deal out of the Fourth of July, with two simultaneous fireworks displays over the water. Learn where to go to celebrate in style.

Looking for 4th of July parades, celebrations and fireworks displays? Check out our Bay Area 4th of July events guide.

San Francisco: Fourth of July

Alameda County Fair Carnival rides, live music, agricultural and livestock contests and exhibits, vendors, exhibits, food, drink, and more. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. daily Through July 9; 9:30 p.m. fireworks July 4. $8-$15. Antioch Fourth of July Celebration Parade, live entertainment, car show, kids zone, prizes and fireworks. 11 a.m. Parade; 9:15 p.m. fireworks. Benicia Picnic in the Park and Fireworks Parade, arts and crafts, food and drink vendors, children’s activities and more. 6:30 p.m. July 3 parade along First St.; Noon-7 p.m. July 4 street fair; Fireworks after dark over the water. Berkeley Marina Fourth of July Kids Adventure Playground, live entertainment, food vendors. Blue and Gold Fireworks Cruises Departures from 8-8:40 p.m. from Piers 39 and 41; 8:30 p.m. departure from Tiburon Ferry Terminal. $85 individual; $300 and up for families. Diablo High School with live entertainment, children’s events, food and drink; 9 p.m. fireworks. Corte Madera Fourth of July Parade and Festival 10:30 a.m. parade begins at Redwood High School, ending at Corte Madera Town Center; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. festival with live music, children’s activities, arts and crafts, food vendors, and more at Corte Madera Town Park. Cupertino Fourth of July 9:30 a.m. flag raising; 10 a.m. children’s parade; 10:30-noon live music; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. free swimming; food trucks. El Cerrito Fourth of July Festival Live entertainment, children’s fun area, arts and crafts vendors, food and drink and more. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. July 4. Foster City Fourth of July Celebration 9 a.m. pancake breakfast, 11:30 a.m. Lions Club BBQ, live music from Noon-9:15 p.m.; arts and crafts vendors; carnival rides; 11 a.m. family dog parade; 1 p.m. veterans wall ceremony; 9:30 p.m. fireworks. Green Music Center Fourth of July Spectacular 7:30 p.m. live music with Kathy Mattea and the Santa Rosa Symphony; 4:30 p.m. lawn festival with carnival games, children’s activities, food, love music and more. Hornblower Fourth of July Dinner Cruise Dinner, live entertainment, premium cocktail bar and bay views of fireworks. Jack London Square Fourth of July Backyard BBQ Family-friendly activities, live entertainment, food and drink and more. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. July 4. Livermore Family Fun Fireworks Celebration Family activities, restaurants and shopping specials and more. 4 p.m. street closure; 9:30 p.m. fireworks. Marin County Fair Themed “Let the Fun Shine In,” the annual event features live music, agricultural exhibits, carnival rides, vendors, competitive art exhibits, live shows, food, drink and more. Menlo Park Fourth of July Parade and Celebration 11:45 a.m. parade on Chestnut St.; Noon-2:30 p.m. festival with live music, food, children’s activities and more. Napa County Fair and Fireworks Parade, games, chef showcase, carnival rides, live music, ice cream “churnament,” 9:30 p.m. fireworks and more. Novato Fourth of July Parade Themed “Novato Celebrates Healthy Living,” route spans Grante Ave. from Reichert to Seventh Ave., Novato. 10 a.m. July 4. Oakland Symphony Independence Eve Celebration Family activities, live music from the symphony and youth orchestra, fireworks. 6:30 p.m. July 3; 9:15 p.m. fireworks. Old-Fashioned Fourth of July Activities from another century including hand-crank homemade ice cream making and crafts as well as film screenings and tours. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. July 4. $2-$3. Orinda Fourth of July Parade Route traverses Camino Pablo and Orinda Way. 7:30 a.m. pancake breakfast, 8 a.m. Haley’s Run for a Reason, 9 a.m. book sale at Orinda Library; 10 a.m. parade; 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Festival at 28 Orinda Way. Pacifica Community Center; 11 am.-4 p.m. celebration with crafts, games, live music and more. Palo Alto Chili Cook Off and Summer Festival Food, beer, margaritas, chili, live music, kids area and more. Pardee Historic Home Museum Annual Fourth of July Patriotic Picnic Burgers, dogs and corn on the cob off the grill, live ragtime music, raffle prizes and more. Redwood City Fourth of July Parade, Festival and Fireworks 7:30 a.m. pancake breakfast; 8:45 a.m. parade run 5k; 10 a.m. parade; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. festival; noon carnival; 9 a.m. car show; 7 p.m. concert at the port; 9:30 p.m. fireworks. San Francisco Pier 39 Fourth of July Special events and activities, live music and more. Santa Clara Fourth of July Noon festival with carnival games, children’s activities, free swimming, food and drink vendors, live music; 3 p.m. flag ceremony; 9:30 p.m. fireworks. Sausalito Fourth of July 10 a.m. parade down Main St.; Noon-4 p.m. festival with tug-of-war, food and drink vendors. 6:30 p.m. live music followed by 9:30 p.m. fireworks. USS Hornet Independence Day Celebration Classic car show, live music, face painting, kid zone, pie eating contest, food and drink and more.

Discover details for the most popular 2017 Fourth of July San Francisco events. Highlights include a large celebration on Pier 39 and the best places to see this year's fireworks over the bay.

Looking for fun fourth of July ideas in the San Francisco Bay Area? Check out our guide for Fireworks, Parades and events for family fun.

4th of July on San Franciscan Fisherman's Wharf is an extravaganza not to be missed! Enjoy fireworks, entertainment, and special events at San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf this 4th of July.