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Your Guide to 4th of July Fireworks (Updated)

Here's a roundup of fireworks displays and events in the Region.

Fourth of July fireworks are set to erupt all over the Solano County and the Bay Area. Here's a quick look at firework shows happening near you. 

Solano County:

Host: Suisun City Waterfront District
Time: 9:15 p.m.
Location: Suisun City Waterfront District
Admission: Free
Details: Music and entertainment run from 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Link: http://www.visitsuisuncity.com/event/fourth-july 

Host: Benicia Main Street
Time: 9 p.m.
Location: The foot of First Street, at the Waterfront
Admission: Free
Details: Picnic in the park and enjoy music and entertainment. Festivities start at noon and last until dark.
Link: http://www.beniciamainstreet.org/freedom-festival-3rd-4th-of-july-celebration/ 

Bay Area:

Host:
 Berkeley Marina
Time: 9:30 p.m.
Location: Berkeley Marina, End of Pier
Admission: Free. Parking is $15.
Details: Festivities start at noon and include a Kids' Adventure Playground, live entertainment, food and more.
Link: http://www.anotherbullwinkelshow.com/4th-of-july/ 

Host: Oakland A's
Time: Following the 7:05 p.m. game against the Chicago Cubs
Location: O.co Coliseum
Admission: Ticket prices vary.
Details: Fans can sit in the outfield to enjoy fireworks after the game.
Link: http://oakland.athletics.mlb.com/oak/ticketing/fireworks.jsp 

Host: Marin County Fair
Time: 9:30 p.m.
Location: Marin County Fairgrounds
Admission: $16 for those older than 13; $14 for seniors and kids younger than 13
Details: Fireworks will cap off every night of the Marin County Fair.
Link: http://www.marinfair.org/2013 

Host: Shoreline Amphitheatre
Time: 9:00 p.m.
Location: Shoreline Amphitheatre
Admission: Free or $13.50 for tickets. Mountain View residents only.
Details: The San Francisco Symphony will provide the soundtrack for this year's fireworks at Shoreline Amphitheatre.
Link: http://www.ci.mtnview.ca.us/news/displaynews.asp?NewsID=707&TargetID=1 

Elk Grove and Sacramento Area: 

Host: City of Elk Grove
Time: 9:30 p.m.
Location: Elk Grove Regional Park
Admission: Free admission, Parking is $10.
Details: Spend the evening at the park with food and entertainment.
Link: http://www.elkgrovecity.org/rwb/ 

Host: Sacramento Rivercats
Date: 7/4/2013
Time: 9:00 p.m.
Location: Raley Field
Admission: $8 for adults, $5 for children. The first 1,000 kids get in free with a paying adult.
Details: Food trucks will gather on the outfield from 6-10 p.m. Enjoy music and games before the fireworks.
Link: http://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130429&content_id=46114664&fext=.jsp&vkey=news_t105&sid=t105

Sacramento Independence Day Celebration
Host: 
Cal Expo
Time: 
9:30 p.m.
Location: 
Cal Expo
Admission: 
Free admission, $10 parking 
Link: http://www.calexpo.com/events-by-cal-expo/sacramento-independence-day-celebration/

Near Rosemont:

Host: City of Rancho Cordova
Time: 9:45 p.m.
Location: Hagan Park
Admission: $2 admission, $10 parking
Details: Doors open at 11 a.m. for food and entertainment.
Link:http://www.enutshells.net/profiles/Clusters/Cordova_Community_Council/July4/index.htm http://www.cityofranchocordova.org/Index.aspx?page=16&recordid=3441 

Placer County:

Host: City of Roseville
Time: 9:30 p.m.
Location: Placer County Fairgrounds
Admission: Free admission, Parking is $5
Details: Gates open at 7 p.m. for food and entertainment.
Link: http://www.roseville.ca.us/communications/4th_of_july_celebration.asp 

Host: City of Lincoln, Chamber of Commerce
Location: 
McBean Park
Time: 
9:30 p.m.
Admission: 
Free
Link: http://lincolnchamber.com/programs-events/calendar/

Davis:


Host: City of Davis
Time: 9:30 p.m.
Location: Davis Community Park
Admission: Free
Details: Doors open at 3 p.m. for food and entertainment.
Link: http://community-services.cityofdavis.org/community-and-theatre-events/community-events/fourth-of-july 

Other Areas: 

Host: City of Milpitas
Time: 9:15 p.m.
Location: Milpitas Sports Center Complex
Admission: $3 admission for everyone ages 2 and older. Cash only.
Details: "Waving the Red, White and Blue" pool party will run 1-3 p.m. Admission is $2. "Red, White and Boom" concert and fireworks show will run 7-10 p.m.
Link: http://www.ci.milpitas.ca.gov/_pdfs/_event_4thOfJuly.pdf 

Host: City of Napa
Time: 9:30 p.m.
Location: Veterans' Memorial Park
Admission: Free
Details: 
Link: 

Host: City of Redwood City
Time: 9:30 p.m.
Location: Port of Redwood City
Admission: Free
Details: Festivities begin with a parade at 10 a.m. and continue all day with entertainment, food and more.
Link: http://www.redwoodcity.org/manager/news/2013/pr_mgr_4th.html 

Host: Calvary Temple Church in Concord
Time: 9:20 p.m.
Location: Dave Brubeck Park
Admission: Free
Details: The traditional "Singing Flag" variety show begins at 7:30 p.m.
Link: http://www.concordjuly4th.com/fireworks.htm 

Host: Pleasant Hill 4th of July Commission
Time: 9 p.m.
Location: College Park High School
Admission: Free
Details: The day kicks off with a 5K fun run, followed by a parade and entertainment all day at Pleasant Hill Park.
Link: http://www.phjuly4.com 

Host: San Jose Giants
Time: Following the 6:30 p.m. game against Visalia Rawhide
Location: San Jose Municipal Stadium
Admission: Ticket prices vary.
Details: Players will wear special stars and stripes jerseys and caps for the game.
Link: http://www.milb.com/index.jsp?sid=t476 

Host: City of Sausalito
Time: 9:20 p.m.
Location: Gabrielson Park
Admission: Free
Details: Enjoy live music and food for sale from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Reserve a table for six for $100 for Sausalito residents and $110 for visitors.
Link: http://www.ci.sausalito.ca.us/index.aspx?page=946 

Host: American Legion – Sotoyome Post 111
Date: 7/4/2013
Time: 9 p.m.
Location: Healdsburg High School Football Field
Admission: Free
Details: Healdsburg will host its 20th Annual Fireworks Show this year. Admission is free but donations are accepted.
Link: http://www.sonoma-county.org/news/fireworks.htm 

Host: Red, White and BOOM!
Time: 9:30 p.m.
Location: Sonoma County Fairgrounds
Admission: $10 for those older than 12; $5 ages 5-11; Free for ages 4 and younger. Parking is free.
Details: Gates open at 3:30 p.m. for music, food and entertainment.
Link: http://santarosaredwhiteandboom.com 

Host: Sonoma Valley Firefighters' Association
Time: 9 p.m.
Location: Vallejo Field
Admission: Free
Details: The annual show takes place in the heart of Sonoma.
Link: http://svfra.org/fireworks.html 

Host: City of Santa Clara
Time: 9:30 p.m.
Location: Central Park, Santa Clara
Admission: Free
Details: Entertainment starts at 5 p.m. Pack a blanket, lawn chairs and a picnic.
Link: http://santaclaraca.gov/index.aspx?page=50&recordid=2153 

Host: City of Scotts Valley
Time: 9:15 p.m.
Location: Skypark park
Admission: Advance tickets are $6, day-of tickets are $8. Kids youger than 4 are free.
Details: Food, music and games start at 5 p.m.
Link: http://www.scottsvalley.org/July4.html 

Host: City of Martinez
Time: 9:30 p.m.
Location: Shoreline Park
Admission: Free
Details: Waterfront Park will be closed to cars starting at 6 p.m. Get there by 9:15 p.m. to find your viewing spot.
Link: http://www.cityofmartinez.org/news/displaynews.asp?NewsID=516&TargetID=1

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