Fireworks, Romance & Independence

Did the unthinkable, almost impossible miracle happen? You found a babysitter for Fourth of July?! If so, here are is an awesome East Bay Fourth of July Firework/Festival guide! This is the best way to have a fun date night.

East Bay | 2012

  • Alameda | Mayor’s 4th of July Parade & Jumpin’ & Jivin’ Jubilee Park Festival -2012- FREE
  • Alameda | Reds, Whites and Blues: Wine & Live Blues – canceled for 2012
  • Alameda | John Lee Hooker Jr. Outdoor Concert – 2012 – FREE
  • Albany | Beard & Mustache Competition & July 4th Celebration -2012- FREE
  • Antioch | Riverfront FIREWORKS & Parade – 2012 – FREE
  • Benicia | “Freedom Festival” Torchlight Parade (July 3) – 2012- FREE
  • Benicia | Picnic in the Park & Waterfront FIREWORKS -2012- FREE
  • Berkeley | 4th of July FIREWORKS & All Day Festival -2012- FREE
  • Berkeley | Off the Grid Food Truck Party – 2012 – FREE
  • Clayton | 4th of July Parade and Kiddieland – 2012-FREE
  • Concord | 4th of July Jubilee & Parade- 2012- FREE
  • Concord |  “The Flag” Variety Show & FIREWORKS (July 2, 3, 4)- 2012- FREE
  • Danville | July 4th Parade -2012- FREE
  • El Cerrito | World Music & Circus Festival -2012- FREE
  • Fremont | 4th of July Parade -2012- FREE
  • Fremont | Ardenwood Historic Farm Family Festival-2012- $8
  • Hayward | 4th of July Family Festival & Picnic -2012- FREE
  • Hercules | fireworks canceled for 2012
  • Lafayette | Buddhist 4th of July Veggie Potluck -2012- FREE
  • Livermore | 4th of July Celebration & Fireworks-  2012- $5
  • Martinez | Hometown Celebration, Parade  & FIREWORKS -2012- FREE
  • Moraga | Dog Parade, Classic Car Show & FIREWORKS -2012- FREE
  • Oakland | 1912 Old-Timey Patriotic Picnic – 2012 – $15
  • Oakland | Lake Merritt Music Festival & BBQ – canceled for 2012
  • Oakland | Jack London Square July 4th Festival – 2012 – FREE – No fireworks for 2012
  • Oakley | Cityhood Celebration & FIREWORKS (July 7) – 2012 – FREE
  • Orinda | 4th of July Parade & Celebration in the Park – 2012 – FREE
  • Piedmont | Small Town Dog Parade & Picnic in the Park – 2012 – FREE
  • Port Costa | Evening July 4th Parade – 2012 – FREE
  • Pleasant Hill | July 4th Parade, Festival & FIREWORKS – 2012 – FREE
  • Pleasanton | Fourth of July Patriotic Concert & Picnic – 2012 – FREE
  • Pleasanton | Alameda County Fair FIREWORKS Show (July 6) – 2012 –  $10
  • Richmond | FIREWORKS & Symphony Concert (July 3) – 2012 – FREE
  • Richmond | Waterfront Family Festival & FIREWORKS (July 3) – 2012 -FREE
  • San Pablo | Rolling Stones Tribute & FIREWORKS show – 2012 -FREE
  • San Ramon | Celebrate America Festival in the Park – 2012 – FREE –  no fireworks for 2012
  • Vacaville | Journey Tribute & FIREWORKS – 2012 – FREE

Courtesy of: http://sf.funcheap.com/city-guide/4th-july-fireworks-guide/

Take your picture at one of these firework shows and show us on our Facebook! Enjoy your date night.