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Your Guide to Fourth of July Fireworks Near Rohnert Park & Cotati
Where and how will you celebrate Independence Day? Here's a roundup of fireworks displays and events.

If you're staying local this Fourth of July, here's a quick look at firework shows and events happening nearby.Β
Host:Β Red, White and BOOM!
Date:Β 7/4/2013
Time:Β 9:30 p.m.
Location:Β Sonoma County Fairgrounds
Admission:Β $10 for those older than 12; $5 ages 5-11; Free for ages 4 and younger. Parking is free.
Details:Β Gates open at 3:30 p.m. for music, food and entertainment.
Link:Β http://santarosaredwhiteandboom.comΒ
Host:Β Sonoma Valley Firefighters' Association
Date:Β 7/4/2013
Time:Β 9 p.m.
Location:Β Vallejo Field
Admission:Β Free
Details:Β The annual show takes place in the heart of Sonoma.
Link:Β http://svfra.org/fireworks.htmlΒ
Host:Β American Legion β Sotoyome Post 111
Date:Β 7/4/2013
Time:Β 9 p.m.
Location:Β Healdsburg High School Football Field
Admission:Β Free
Details:Β Healdsburg will host its 20th Annual Fireworks Show this year. Admission is free but donations are accepted.
Link:Β http://www.sonoma-county.org/news/fireworks.htmΒ
Host:Β City of Napa
Date:Β 7/4/2013
Time:Β 9:30 p.m.
Location:Β Veterans' Memorial Park
Admission:Β Free
Details:Β
Link:Β
Host:Β Suisun City Waterfront District
Date:Β 7/4/2013
Time:Β 9:15 p.m.
Location:Β Suisun City Waterfront District
Admission:Β Free
Details:Β Music and entertainment run from 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Link:Β http://www.visitsuisuncity.com/event/fourth-july
Host:Β Benicia Main Street
Date:Β 7/4/2013
Time:Β 9 p.m.
Location:Β The foot of First Street, at the Waterfront
Admission:Β Free
Details:Β Picnic in the park and enjoy music and entertainment. Festivities start at noon and last until dark.
Link:Β http://www.beniciamainstreet.org/freedom-festival-3rd-4th-of-july-celebration/Β
If you plan on traveling nearby, here's a look at firework displays happening throughout the area:Β
Host:Β Berkeley Marina
Date:Β 7/4/2013
Time:Β 9:30 p.m.
Location:Β Berkeley Marina, End of Pier
Admission:Β Free. Parking is $15.
Details:Β Festivities start at noon and include a Kids' Adventure Playground, live entertainment, food and more.
Link:Β http://www.anotherbullwinkelshow.com/4th-of-july/Β
Host:Β Oakland A's
Date:Β 7/3/2013
Time:Β Following the 7:05 p.m. game against the Chicago Cubs
Location:Β O.co Coliseum
Admission:Β Ticket prices vary.
Details:Β Fans can sit in the outfield to enjoy fireworks after the game.
Link:Β http://oakland.athletics.mlb.com/oak/ticketing/fireworks.jspΒ
Host:Β City of Milpitas
Date:Β 7/4/2013
Time:Β 9:15 p.m.
Location:Β Milpitas Sports Center Complex
Admission:Β $3 admission for everyone ages 2 and older. Cash only.
Details:Β "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:Β http://www.ci.milpitas.ca.gov/_pdfs/_event_4thOfJuly.pdfΒ
Host:Β City of Redwood City
Date:Β 7/4/2013
Time:Β 9:30 p.m.
Location:Β Port of Redwood City
Admission:Β Free
Details:Β Festivities begin with a parade at 10 a.m. and continue all day with entertainment, food and more.
Link:Β http://www.redwoodcity.org/manager/news/2013/pr_mgr_4th.htmlΒ
Host:Β Calvary Temple Church
Date:Β 7/2/2013
Time:Β 9:20 p.m.
Location:Β Dave Brubeck Park
Admission:Β Free
Details:Β The traditional "Singing Flag" variety show begins at 7:30 p.m.
Link:Β http://www.concordjuly4th.com/fireworks.htmΒ
Host:Β Calvary Temple Church
Date:Β 7/4/2013
Time:Β 9:20 p.m.
Location:Β Dave Brubeck Park
Admission:Β Free
Details:Β The traditional "Singing Flag" variety show begins at 7:30 p.m.
Link:Β http://www.concordjuly4th.com/fireworks.htmΒ
Host:Β Pleasant Hill 4th of July Commission
Date:Β 7/4/2013
Time:Β 9 p.m.
Location:Β College Park High School
Admission:Β Free
Details:Β The day kicks off with a 5K fun run, followed by a parade and entertainment all day at Pleasant Hill Park.
Link:Β http://www.phjuly4.comΒ
Host:Β San Jose Giants
Date:Β 7/4/2013
Time:Β Following the 6:30 p.m. game against Visalia Rawhide
Location:Β San Jose Municipal Stadium
Admission:Β Ticket prices vary.
Details:Β Players will wear special stars and stripes jerseys and caps for the game.
Link:Β http://www.milb.com/index.jsp?sid=t476Β
Host:Β San Jose Giants
Date:Β 7/5/2013
Time:Β Following the 6:30 p.m. game against Visalia Rawhide
Location:Β San Jose Municipal Stadium
Admission:Β Ticket prices vary.
Details:Β Stop by the KRTY booth to win prizes for Family Friday.
Link:Β http://www.milb.com/index.jsp?sid=t476Β
Host:Β Marin County Fair
Date:Β 7/3/2013
Time:Β 9:30 p.m.
Location:Β Marin County Fairgrounds
Admission:Β $16 for those older than 13; $14 for seniors and kids younger than 13
Details:Β Fireworks will cap off every night of the Marin County Fair.
Link:Β http://www.marinfair.org/2013Β
Host:Β Marin County Fair
Date:Β 7/4/2013
Time:Β 9:30 p.m.
Location:Β Marin County Fairgrounds
Admission:Β $16 for those older than 13; $14 for seniors and kids younger than 13
Details:Β Fireworks will cap off every night of the Marin County Fair.
Link:Β http://www.marinfair.org/2013Β
Host:Β Marin County Fair
Date:Β 7/5/2013
Time:Β 9:30 p.m.
Location:Β Marin County Fairgrounds
Admission:Β $16 for those older than 13; $14 for seniors and kids younger than 13
Details:Β Fireworks will cap off every night of the Marin County Fair.
Link:Β http://www.marinfair.org/2013Β
Host:Β Marin County Fair
Date:Β 7/6/2013
Time:Β 9:30 p.m.
Location:Β Marin County Fairgrounds
Admission:Β $16 for those older than 13; $14 for seniors and kids younger than 13
Details:Β Fireworks will cap off every night of the Marin County Fair.
Link:Β http://www.marinfair.org/2013Β
Host:Β Marin County Fair
Date:Β 7/7/2013
Time:Β 9:30 p.m.
Location:Β Marin County Fairgrounds
Admission:Β $16 for those older than 13; $14 for seniors and kids younger than 13
Details:Β Fireworks will cap off every night of the Marin County Fair.
Link:Β http://www.marinfair.org/2013Β
Host:Β City of Sausalito
Date:Β 7/4/2013
Time:Β 9:20 p.m.
Location:Β Gabrielson Park
Admission:Β Free
Details:Β 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:Β http://www.ci.sausalito.ca.us/index.aspx?page=946Β
Host:Β City of Santa Clara
Date:Β 7/4/2013
Time:Β 9:30 p.m.
Location:Β Central Park, Santa Clara
Admission:Β Free
Details:Β Entertainment starts at 5 p.m. Pack a blanket, lawn chairs and a picnic.
Link:Β http://santaclaraca.gov/index.aspx?page=50&recordid=2153Β
Host:Β Shoreline Amphitheatre
Date:Β 7/4/2013
Time:Β 9:00 p.m.
Location:Β Shoreline Amphitheatre
Admission:Β Free or $13.50 for tickets. Mountain View residents only.
Details:Β The San Francisco Symphony will provide the soundtrack for this year's fireworks at Shoreline Amphitheatre.
Link:Β http://www.ci.mtnview.ca.us/news/displaynews.asp?NewsID=707&TargetID=1Β
Host:Β City of Scotts Valley
Date:Β 7/4/2013
Time:Β 9:15 p.m.
Location:Β Skypark park
Admission:Β Advance tickets are $6, day-of tickets are $8. Kids youger than 4 are free.
Details:Β Food, music and games start at 5 p.m.
Link:Β http://www.scottsvalley.org/July4.htmlΒ
Host:Β City of Martinez
Date:Β 07/04/2013
Time:Β 9:30 p.m.
Location:Β Shoreline Park
Admission:Β Free
Details:Β 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:Β http://www.cityofmartinez.org/news/displaynews.asp?NewsID=516&TargetID=1
Host:Β City of Rancho Cordova
Date:Β 7/3/2013
Time:Β 9:45 p.m.
Location:Β Hagan Park
Admission:Β $2 admission, $10 parking
Details:Β Doors open at 4 p.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=3441Β
Host:Β City of Rancho Cordova
Date:Β 7/4/2013
Time:Β 9:45 p.m.
Location:Β Hagan Park
Admission:Β $2 admission, $10 parking
Details:Β 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=3441Β
Host:Β Sacramento Rivercats
Date:Β 7/4/2013
Time:Β 9:00 p.m.
Location:Β Raley Field
Admission:Β $8 for adults, $5 for children. The first 1,000 kids get in free with a paying adult.
Details:Β Food trucks will gather on the outfield from 6-10 p.m. Enjoy music and games before the fireworks.
Link:Β http://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130429&content_id=46114664&fext=.jsp&vkey=news_t105&sid=t105
Host:Β City of Elk Grove
Date:Β 7/4/2013
Time:Β 9:30 p.m.
Location:Β Elk Grove Regional Park
Admission:Β Free admission, Parking is $10.
Details:Β Spend the evening at the park with food and entertainment.
Link:Β http://www.elkgrovecity.org/rwb/Β
Host:Β City of Roseville
Date:Β 7/4/2013
Time:Β 9:30 p.m.
Location:Β Placer County Fairgrounds
Admission:Β Free admission, Parking is $5
Details:Β Gates open at 7 p.m. for food and entertainment.
Link:Β http://www.roseville.ca.us/communications/4th_of_july_celebration.aspΒ
Host:Β City of Davis
Date:Β 07/04/2013
Time:Β 9:30 p.m.
Location:Β Davis Community Park
Admission:Β Free
Details:Β Doors open at 3 p.m. for food and entertainment.
Link:Β http://community-services.cityofdavis.org/community-and-theatre-events/community-events/fourth-of-july
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