Since 1776, July 4th has been celebrated as the birth of American independence, with festivities ranging from fireworks, parades, and concerts to more casual family gatherings and barbecues.
A few other ways to celebrate July 4th this year…
Alameda
4th of July aboard the Hornet
707 W Hornet Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501
Foster City
July 4th Pancake Breakfast, Parade & Fireworks
Leo Ryan Park
650 Shell Blvd.
Foster City, CA 94404
Half Moon Bay
Ol’ Fashioned July 4th Parade, Pancake Breakfast & Block Party
501 Main St.
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
Millbrae
July 4th ‘Beats, Brews & Vines’ Free Concert
300 Broadway
Millbrae, CA 94030
San Francisco
Fourth of July Pub Crawl & Hot Dog Eating Contest
Starting at Mayes Oyster House
233 Polk St.
San Francisco, CA 94109
Redwood City
4th of July Parade & Fireworks
825 Middlefield Rd.
Redwood City, CA 94063
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