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Friday, July 4, 2008
CHULA VISTA -Celebrate
Chula Vista. Taste of the Bay features flavors of the
South Bay with barbecue and other great food! The highlight of
this Independence Day celebration will be the Fourth of July
firework display setting the bayside aglow! Presented by the
Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with Port of San
Diego, Chula Vista Convention & Visitors Bureau and City of
Chula Vista. Time: Noon to 9 p.m. Cost: Free. Location:
Bayside Park, Chula Vista, CA. Call (619) 420-6603. chulavistachamber.org.
HUNTINGTON BEACH - Billed as largest 4th of July Parade west
of the Mississippi, it includes a fireworks show over the
Pacific Ocean. Parade begins at 10 a.m. on Main Street,
fireworks after dark. Free. Event includes
Expo
at Pier Plaza. Concert with Golden West Pops from
7 to 8:45 p.m. To celebrate 4th of July, an expo with foods,
free giveaways, and concerts will be be featured before the 4th
of July Parade, Street Fair and Fireworks display free to the
public. Location: Pacific Coast Highway at Main Street,
Huntington Beach, CA
LONG BEACH - Queen Mary 4th of July Celebration with live
bands all day and fireworks at night. Time: Noon to 10
p.m. Cost: $12 - 33. www.queenmary.com
SANTA ROSA - the Sonoma County Fairgrounds will host
Red, White and Boom featuring a record number of kids rides, Fireworks. Free parking in
downtown Santa Rosa. www.SonomaCounty4th.com
AVALON 4th of July Parade, Fireworks Display, Dinner
at the Casino Ballroom. Join island residents for the golf cart parade down
Crescent Avenue starting at 1pm. Enjoy a BBQ buffet dinner and music of the USC
Marching Band in the Casino Ballroom plus a magnificent fireworks display over
Avalon Bay with viewing from the balcony. Catalina Island Chamber of Commerce
BERKELEY 4TH of July at the Marina - Food, arts and
crafts, adventure playground, free sailboat rides, puppets, belly dancers,
face painters and wacky art cars. Free.
BERKELEY - All City Picnic includes music, children’s games, breakfast, exhibits
and petting zoo. Call: 408-984-3257. Free
CALISTOGA Silverado Parade patriotic display with kids, horses, bands and
floats. Get there early as the parade route down Lincoln and FairWay Aves fill
up early in their favorite spots.
CAPITOLA - World’s Shortest Parade 2007. Parade at 10 am,
pancake breakfast before, party in the park afterwards. 7:30 am
- 4:30 pm. Soquel Dr. & State Park Dr., Aptos Village. Phone:
(831) 688.1467 aptoschamber.com
CORONADO - Parade, U. S. Navy S.E.A.L. demo, fireworks and music. Free
CORTE MADERA/LARKSPUR - Parade, arts and crafts, entertainment, carnival games, children’s
activities and food. Free
FULLERTON - Fourth of
July Festival & Fireworks Show - This festival provides a safe
4th of July alternative for Fullerton residents and visitors
from surrounding areas. An amazing sky show of choreographed
fireworks begins at 9:00pm. The festival includes games, food
booths, live entertainment, pony rides, and other activities for
all ages. Time: 5:00-9:30pm. Location: Fullerton High School
Stadium (at Lemon & Berkley – Fullerton , Ca). Cost: Free.
If you are interested in becoming a Vendor at any of these
events, or for more detailed information, please call (714)
738-6545. To become a sponsor, please contact Ashley Glass at
(714) 738-3338. www.ci.fullerton.ca.us/depts/parks_n_recreation/special
events/deafult.asp
JULIAN - OLD-FASHIONED Parade; barbecue and quilt show, western shoot-out
and World War II fly-over. FREE
LOMPOC - Color guards, patriotic speeches, fireworks, barbecue, children’s parade,
antique cars, music and entertainment.
FREE
LOS ANGELES - Entertainment, musket salute, historical portrayals and outdoor dance. FREE
NEWPORT BEACH -Fourth of July Celebration offers a memorable Fourth of
July along the water and under the stars at The Newport Dunes
Waterfront Resort and Marina. One of Orange County’s most
spectacular seaside fireworks display for nearly 50 years begins
in the early afternoon with a barbecue, carnival games, crafts,
face painting, music and more, followed by an evening filled
with “rockets’ red glare and bombs bursting in air.”
Cost: $30/car. For more
information, call Newport Dunes at (800) 765-7661 or visit www.NewportDunes.com.
OXNARD - Annual "Fireworks by the Sea" Celebration includes a full
day of entertainment, good food, and activities ending with a
spectacular evening fireworks display. Location: Channel Islands
Harbor, corner of Victoria & Channel Islands Blvd.www.channelislandsharbor.org
SAN FRANCISCO - San Francisco Chronicle Fourth of July Waterfront Festival Fisherman's
Wharf 415-705-5500 A day long event featuring the West Coast's
largest display of fireworks, live entertainment, food, arts and
crafts. Fireworks begin around 9:00 p.m. Dress warmly.
FESTIVITIES AT PIER 39 Celebration
includes entertainment and fireworks. FREE
SANTA CLARA - Music, children’s games, breakfast, exhibits and petting zoo. FREE
SANTA CRUZ - Old Fashioned Celebration at Wilder Ranch,
Jumpin’ Frog Jamboree at Roaring Camp, 10K Firecracker Race and Aptos Parade
www.downtownsantacruz.com
SAN RAMON - STAR-SPANGLED SPECTACULAR
Entertainment, skydiving exhibitions, food and fireworks. FREE
VALLEJO - Traditional Independence Day celebration includes pops concert, parade,
ducky derby and fireworks. FREE
VENTURA- 4th of July Street Fair in Ventura! Ventura's
downtown area 30th Annual 4th of July Street Fair with over 300
artisans. Booths offer handmade arts and crafts and food from
local restaurants, while live entertainment, a children's parade
and children's activities. Time: 11 am to 5 pm. Free shuttle
service- Ventura County Government Center parking lot closest to
Telephone & Hill Streets, beginning at 11am and continuing until
5pm. The shuttle drop off point at the Street Fair will be at
California & Santa Clara Streets by the Ventura Visitors &
Convention Bureau.
(805) 654-7830 or (805) 654-7788 (TDD) www.venturastreetfair.com
WATSONVILLE - SPIRIT OF WATSONVILLE Parade, food, games and fireworks. FREE calsite
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