What are your plans for the 4th of July and the long weekend? The sales team at our bay area new home communities will enjoy the most welcomed day off (and reopen for the weekend traffic on Saturday). With the day off approaching, everybody’s been talking about where to go celebrate the holiday, and some folks did some research into various festivities, and we figured we’d share with you a list of ways to celebrate Independence Day in the San Francisco Bay Area. Check out the list, let us know if there are any big events we’re missing. Enjoy the holiday!
San Francisco Fourth of July Waterfront Celebration. Music and fireworks display over San Francisco Bay. The party starts at noon and the fireworks are at 9:30 p.m. The main events are at Pier 39, Beach Street and the Embarcadero. Many of the hills throughout the city will offer great views and there are parties all over. If that fog rolls in, though, you might be looking at illuminated, flashing fog unless you are nice and close. Free admission.
San Jose 4th of July Celebration. This is the first time in years San Jose has hosted a world class fireworks show. Its near Midtown Village and the main event is at Discovery Park.
San Francisco Symphony with Fireworks at Shoreline Amphitheatre. Music and fireworks at Shoreline in Mountain View (near Las Palmas). Tickets on sale via livenation.com. The party starts at 8 p.m.
Morgan Hill Independence Day. July 4 begins with a 7:45 a.m. five-kilometer walk/run at P.A. Walsh School followed by a parade. Then there’s a car show. Fireworks and celebration starts at 6 p.m. at Morgan Hill Community Park. Fireworks at dark.
Palo Alto Summer Festival and Chili Cook-Off. July 4. Starting at noon a lot of awesome local chefs battle for the championship of chili. Here’s your chance to enjoy an array of red-hot chili delicacies. Live music, dancing, children’s activities, food vendors. Noon-5 p.m. Mitchell Park, 600 East Meadow Drive.
San Jose Giants Fireworks Extravaganza. The single A ballclub of the San Francisco Giants will host the Stockton Ports July 4 and July 5. Fireworks begin following each game. Game time is 6:30 p.m. Municipal Stadium, 588 East Alma Ave., San Jose.
USS Hornet Museum Independence Day. Live music on the flight deck, interactive games for all ages, prizes and a bounce house for kids. Tours of the famous aircraft carrier throughout the day. Fireworks from other Bay Area events can be viewed on deck. 1-9 p.m. July 4. 707 W. Hornet Avenue, Pier 3 in Alameda. $20-$25, $10 children.