Fourth of July Fireworks - July 4, 2008
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 2008 (not posted as of June 7, 2008)
Pier 39 Fireworks & Celebration
- LOCATION: Pier 39 - (See map)
- TIME: 1p to 6p - Fireworks over the Bay at 9:30p
- ACTIVITIES: Big Bang Beat will be on stage from 1p to 4p, followed by Tainted Love from 6p to 9:30p
- Visitors can stay to watch the San Francisco Bay fireworks after the entertainment
- LOCATION: The Cannery - on Leavenworth - (See map)
- TIME: 11a to 8p
- ACTIVITIES: Include live music by local artists, and face painting for the kids (by Janelle the Clown - 11a until 3p)
- LOCATION: San Francisco's Pier 23 on the Embarcadero waterfront - (See map)
- ACTIVITIES: Music at 10p by Bayonics & Kapakahi
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)
- TIME: 4p to Fireworks (9:30p)
- ACTIVITIES: Enjoy Oakland's free community fireworks display as well as live music and family entertainment
Fireworks at Shoreline Amphitheatre (Mountain View)
- LOCATION: One Amphitheatre Parkway - Mountain View - (See map)
- ACTIVITIES: 22nd Annual 4th of July fireworks spectacular Featuring San Francisco Symphony and presented by Radio Disney. Doors open at 5p, show is at 8p
Sausalito Fourth of July Parade/Picnic
- LOCATION: Caledonia Street/Dunphy Park - (See map)
- ACTIVITIES: Parade and Dunphy Park picnic party with a noon flag-raising ceremony, live music through the afternoon, Jazz by the Bay, and fireworks at 9:15p
Fourth of July Cruises - San Francisco Bay
See event map for boarding locations.
Fourth of July Fireworks Cruise
Red and White Fleet - $47/person
Departs from Pier 43-1/2 - (See map)
There are four sailings on July 4 - two departures at 7:45p and two at 8:15p. Boarding is 15 minutes prior to departure and vessels are expected to return by 10:30p
Hornblower San Francisco & Berkeley Cruises
Hornblower Holidays - Prices range from $59 to $229 (adult fee)
Departs from Pier 3 - (See map)
Cruises: 4th of July Lunch Cruise, Belle 4th of July Fireworks Dinner, 4th of July Premier Fireworks
Blue & Gold Fleet Fireworks Cruise
Blue & Gold Fleet - $33 (advance)/$44 (same day) - children $25/$33
Regular and Alcohol-free cruises depart from Pier 41 and Pier 39 - (See map)
Angel Island/Tiburon 4th of July Cruise
Angel Island-Tiburon Ferry - $40 (children $20)
Departs from Tiburon at 8:00p with boarding at 7:30p, returning around 10:30p
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.
