Staying close to home this fourth? Check out some of the 4th of July 2025 events happening along the Peninsula:
Half Moon Bay Ol’‑Fashioned Parade & Festival
- Time: July 4, 8 am – 4 pm
- Where: Downtown Half Moon Bay
- What: Classic community parade, pancake breakfast, and festive block party along Main Street
Millbrae July 4th Beats, Brews, and Vines
- Time: July 4, 12 am – 3:30 pm
- Where: Millbrae Central Park
- What: Live music, beer garden, food trucks, carnival games
Foster City Celebration & Dog Parade
- Time: July 4, 8:30 am – 4 pm
- Where: Leo J. Ryan Park
- What: Pancake breakfast, dog-and-family parade, live music, food trucks, games
San Mateo – 4th in the Park
- Time: July 4, 11 am – 2 pm
- Where: Central Park (Fitzgerald Field)
- What: Flag‑raising, live concert (Club 90), crafts, games, food trucks
Redwood City's 4th of July Parade, Festival & Drone Show
- Time: July 4, 7:30 am – 10 pm
- Where: Downtown Redwood City and the Port of Redwood City
- What: Pancake breakfast, chalk artists, car show, parade with floats, live music, magician, games, concert, drone light show
Palo Alto Summer Festival & Chili Cook‑Off
- Time: July 4, 11 am – 3 pm
- Where: Mitchell Park, Palo Alto
- What: Free chili tasting, live music, food trucks, kids’ games
Mountain View – Shoreline Amphitheatre Fireworks Spectacular
- Time: July 4, 7 pm – after dark
- Where: Shoreline Amphitheatre, Mountain View
- What: San Francisco Symphony outdoor concert featuring ukulele virtuoso Taimane, capped off with a grand fireworks show. One of the best evening experiences on the Peninsula!