4th of July Roundup

From Alameda to the Tri-Valley, there are lots of ways to celebrate Independence Day, East Bay-style.

 

 

The Fourth of July is here again, and there’s plenty of ways to celebrate in East Bay style! Check out these exciting events that are happening all around the bay in celebration of the big red, white, and blue. And make sure to vote on our home page poll, as this week's question relates to your 4th of July plans!

►ALAMEDA
Saturday July 4—

Tour a piece of history on Independence Day at the USS Hornet Museum in Alameda, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. This family event will feature live music, interactive games, and a bounce house for the kids. Explore the many decks of this legendary aircraft carrier, including the flight deck, hangar bays, engine room, captain’s bridge, and more. Exhibits will include the West Coast’s largest Apollo Moon Mission display and more than a dozen aircrafts ranging from WWII vintage to modern era. At 3 p.m., head to the flight deck and enjoy live dance music, including Salsa and Latin music by The Amigos Band, Celtic rock by Tempest, and oldies Rock ‘n’ Roll by Eddie & the Boppers. Following the concert, guests are welcome to remain on the flight deck to watch amazing panoramic views of Bay Area fireworks.

All-day admission is $25 for adults ($22 in advance) and $10 for children ages 5-17. Museum members receive free admission. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 510-521-8448 x 282 or visit hornetevents.com

---

►BERKELEY
Saturday, July 4—

Get some fresh air on the 4th! Ride a bike to the Berkeley Marina and celebrate a green Independence Day this year on the South Shore from noon to 10 p.m. Visit the Adventure Playground from 11a.m. till 8 p.m. and participate in an old-fashioned sack race, create a nature sculpture, or get your face painted. On the beach, Take a free sailboat ride from 1-4pm or a dragon boat ride from 2 to 6 p.m. Make sure to bring a swimsuit too; there will be a giant slide! Enjoy live entertainment on the main stage from noon to 9 p.m., or explore the art & craft booths. In keeping with the green theme, preserve Berkeley’s beautiful marina by bringing your own dishes for the international food booths. Water stations will also be around the event to refill reusable bottles and keep plastic out of the landfill. To end the night, a grand fireworks display off the Berkeley Pier will start at 9:30 p.m.

For more event and transportation information, go to AnotherBullwinkelShow.com or call 510-548-5335.

---

►CLAYTON
Saturday, July 4—

The annual 4th of July celebration is going down in downtown Clayton with a pancake breakfast, parade, and Kiddieland. Pancakes start early at 7 a.m. in Endeavor Hall, (6008 Center St) and the parade on Main Street will start at 10 a.m.

For more information, call Clayton City Hall at 925-673-7300, or visit their website at ci.clayton.ca.us.

---

►CONCORD
Saturday, July 4—

Head over to Concord for the annual 4th of July festival and parade, this year featuring the international award-winning Concord Blue Devils Drum and Bugle Corps B. Festivities start at 8 a.m. in Todos Santos Plaza with a pancake breakfast, and live music will take the stage from 10 to 11 a.m. The parade starts off at 11:30 a.m. from the Park 'N Shop Shopping Center on Willow Pass Road, and will circle Todos Santos Plaza. Along with the Blue Devils, parade entries this year will be an old fashioned Wells Fargo Stagecoach, and entries from a wide variety of community organizations.
Local blues singer Annie Sampson will sing the Star Spangled Banner, and news anchor Ann Notarangelo of CBS 5 will provide parade commentary. Following the parade, activities will continue in the plaza with more music, a jump house and face painting for the kids.

For more information, contact the Todos Santos Business Association at 925-521-9922. Tickets for the pancake breakfast are $5.

---

►DANVILLE
Saturday, July 4—

This year, Danville’s ever popular 4th of July parade is themed Celebrating Our Youth, and leading it will be—what else—but a couple hundred kids! From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. grab a curbside seat with the family and check out bands, gymnasts, horses, antique cars and more as they trail down the parade route. The parade will run from the corner of Hartz Avenue and Railroad Avenue, continue down Hartz and San Ramon Valley Boulevard, and end at the corner of San Ramon Valley Boulevard and Sycamore Valley Road.

For more information about the parade, visit kiwanis-srv.org. For more event information, visit the City of Danville’s website at ci.danville.ca.us.

---

►LIVERMORE
Saturday, July 4--

Old-Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration: The Livermore Area Recreation & Park District presents the 26th annual Old-Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration! Event features spectacular fireworks, live music from The Sun Kings, a carnival, family games, Hat Parade and food and drinks for sale. Come spend the evening with family and friends in the park, waiting for fireworks to light up the night sky! The Gates open at 3 p.m. so get there early and catch some sun before the fireworks!

The even is located at Robertson Park, 3200 Roberston Park Road, Livermore; to contact please phone, 925-373-5746 or visit the website at larpd.dst.ca.us
Admission:  $3 walk-in; $15 carload

---

►PLEASANTON
Wednesday, July 1—

Kick off your Independence Day weekend early, at the “Red White and Blues” 1st Wednesday Street Party on July 1, 2009 from 6 to 9 p.m. in downtown Pleasanton. Stroll down Main Street and check out P-town Push Rods, who will have their classic cars set up in the Coast Gas Station , located at 707 Main St. Hear live music and check out the beer and wine garden located in the parking lot of Round Table Pizza, at 530 Main St. A variety of beers from Anheuser-Busch, Trumer Pils and more will be available for purchase as well as wines from members of the Livermore Valley Winegrowers Association.

For more information, visit pleasantondowntown.net.

---

►RICHMOND
Friday, July 3–Sunday July 5

Celebrate Independence Day all weekend at the brand new Craneway Pavillion, located on the Richmond waterfront.
-The party starts on Friday, July 3 at 7 p.m. with food, fireworks, musical performances, and live music from the Oakland East Bay Symphony. Find your seat at 8 p.m., when the Symphony will play Disney classics, a medley by American composer John Philip Sousa, and more. At the end of the night, be sure to catch the City of Richmond’s Firework Display over the water.
-On Saturday the 4th, bring the kids to Disney’s High School Musical: Summer Celebration! Enjoy the songs, dances and fun from all three High School Musical movies. Doors open at 5 p.m. with kid-friendly activities, and the show starts at 7:15. After the show, don’t forget to stick around for a Fourth of July Fireworks show!
-Sunday the 5th marks the Grand Opening of the new Ford Point Bay Trail and BoilerHouse Restaurant at Craneway Pavilion. In celebration, go green and bike to the Bay Trail Bike Brunch Bash. Between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m., you can enjoy a delicious waterside brunch at the BoilerHouse, bike tune-ups, and a complementary bike valet. Make sure to get there at 9:30 a.m. for the Ford Point Bay Trail ribbon-cutting ceremony.

For more information about the events happening this weekend at the Craneway Pavillion, go to craneway.com Craneway Pavilion is located at 1414 Harbour Way South in Richmond.

---

►SAN RAMON
Saturday, July 4—

Before the fireworks and BBQ’s begin, start your Saturday morning off healthy with Run San Ramon. Everyone can participate in this annual tradition with a 10K run at 8:15 a.m., or a 3K Fun Walk and 5K Run/Walk at 8:20 a.m. At the end of the race there will be snacks and water, an awards ceremony, and more. Check-in and race day registration starts at 6:30 a.m. at the San Ramon Community Center.

Later that night, bring the whole family to San Ramon’s Central Park and have a Red, White and Blue picnic! Bring a blanket and find a spot early, you won’t want to miss the 9:30 p.m. fireworks show that will be synchronized to music from KKIQ. 

For more information on Run San Ramon or an application, contact Brad Morris at the San Ramon Parks & Community Services at (925) 973-3367, or bmorris@sanramon.ca.gov.You can also visit the city’s website at SanRamon.ca.gov. For more information on the Red, White and Blue picnic, call the City of San Ramon Parks and Community Services Department at (925) 973-3200, or visit their website listed above.
 

Posted at 09:35 AM in Best Of Editor Picks | Permalink