Fourth of July Fireworks - July 4, 2009
Last updated March 30, 2009
These venues all held Fourth of July celebrations in 2008. For those events not yet scheduled in 2009, check back at the various websites for updates and current information.
Fireworks begin at approximately 9:30p. The following venues have additional 4th of July celebrations, around the fireworks display over the bay in the evening.
See a Map of July 4th Celebrations in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Fisherman's Wharf Fireworks & Celebration
- LOCATION: Aquatic Park - (See map)
- Full schedule and line-up to be announced sometime in June 2009
Pier 39 Fireworks & Celebration
- LOCATION: Pier 39 - (See map)
- TIME: 1p to 9:30p - Fireworks over the Bay at 9:30p
- ACTIVITIES: Live entertainment and local bands leading up to Tainted Love from 6 to 9:30p
- Visitors can stay to watch the San Francisco Bay fireworks after the entertainment
- LOCATION: The Cannery - on Leavenworth - (See map)
- Check website for 2009 updates and details
- LOCATION: San Francisco's Pier 23 on the Embarcadero waterfront - (See map)
- ACTIVITIES: Check website for 2009 updates and details
Fourth of July at Berkeley Marina
- LOCATION: Berkeley Marina - 201 University - (See map)
- TIME: Noon to Fireworks (at 9:30p)
- ACTIVITIES for kids: Decorate your bike, trike or stroller with recyclables at Madame Ovary's booth. Adventure Playground for kids is open from 11a to 8p. Sign up for a sack race or face painting. Giant slide at the beach
- ACTIVITIES for adults: International food booths, live entertainment from noon to 9p, arts and crafts booths, free sailboat rides (1p to 4p), dragon boat rides (2p to 6p)
4th of July at Jack London Square (Oakland)
- LOCATION: Jack London Square at the foot of Broadway in Oakland (at Embarcadero) - (See map)
- Check website for 2009 updates and details
Fireworks at Shoreline Amphitheatre (Mountain View)
- LOCATION: One Amphitheatre Parkway - Mountain View - (See map)
- Check website for 2009 updates and details
Sausalito Fourth of July Parade/Picnic
- LOCATION: Caledonia Street/Dunphy Park - (See map)
- Check website for 2009 updates and details
Fourth of July Cruises - San Francisco Bay
See event map for boarding locations.
Fourth of July Fireworks Cruise
Red and White Fleet
Departs from Pier 43-1/2 - (See map)
There are four sailings on July 4. Boarding is 15 minutes prior to departure and vessels are expected to return by 10:30p
Hornblower San Francisco & Berkeley Cruises
Depart from Pier 3 - (See map)
Cruises: 4th of July Lunch Cruise, 4th of July Premier Fireworks
Blue & Gold Fleet Fireworks Cruise
Check website for 2009 updates and details
Regular and Alcohol-free cruises depart from Pier 41 and Pier 39 - (See map)
Angel Island/Tiburon 4th of July Cruise
Check website for 2009 updates and details
Departs from Tiburon
Commodore 4th of July Dinner Cruise
CommodoreEvents.com Yacht - Prices range from $25 (children) to $150
Departs from Mariner Square in Alameda - a four-hour cruise includes buffet dinner, starting at 7:00p and returning by 11:00p
USS Potomac - July 4th Independence Day Dessert Cruise
USS Potomac at Jack London Square - $125/person
See the San Francisco Bay fireworks on board FDR's floating White House - with desserts, champagne, tea and coffee. Call (510) 627-1215.