Bay Area July 4th events

Thursday, July 1, 2010


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Pam Camras and Keith Miller, as Betsy Ross and Abe Lincoln, ride in last year's Orinda Fourth of July parade. This year's is today at 11 a.m.


Looking for some fun on the Fourth? Here are some events happening around the Bay Area:

Aircraft Carrier USS Hornet

Live music on the flight deck, interactive games for all ages and tours. Great views of Bay Area fireworks from the flight deck. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. $10-$25. 707 W. Hornet Ave., Pier 3, Alameda. (510) 521-8448 ext. 282. ww.uss-hornet.org.

Alameda Fourth of July

9:45 a.m. race; 10 a.m. parade from Park Street to Otis Drive, Grand Avenue, Central Avenue and Webster Street; noon-4 p.m. "Jumpin' & Jivin' Jubilee," featuring games, crafts and jump houses ($10-$20), music and food at Ritter Park, Otis Drive and Grand Street, Alameda. www.myalameda parade.com.

Alcatraz Fourth of July Dinner Dance and Fireworks Cruise

A four-course dinner followed by live music, dancing and an ideal vantage point for fireworks. 7 p.m. $180-$284. Board at Pier 39, San Francisco. (800) 410-8233. www.alcatraz.us.

Bella Vineyards Zindependence Weekend Celebration

Live music, food and wine tasting featuring Bella's Zinfandels and a chocolate pairing station. 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. $15. (866) 572-3552. www.bellawinery.com.

Benicia Fourth of July Celebration and Fireworks

Community picnic at City Park begins at noon, featuring food, live music, arts and crafts and children's activities. Fireworks at 9 p.m. on the waterfront. www.ci.benicia.ca.us.

Hercules Fourth of July Celebration and Fireworks

Parade begins at 4 p.m., followed by food and games at Market Hall. Fireworks begin at dusk over Hercules Waterfront. Market Place, 4000 San Pablo Ave., Hercules. www.ci.hercules.ca.us.

Martinez Fourth of July Celebration and Fireworks

Pancake breakfast at 8 a.m. at Estudilla and Main streets; Parade on Main Street at 10 a.m.; Live music, food and activities at Main Street Plaza 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Fireworks on the waterfront at 9 p.m. Downtown Martinez. (925) 228-3577. www.mainstreetmartinez.org.

Napa County Fair

Music, food, activities and carnival rides 4-11 p.m.; fireworks 9 p.m. $4-$8. Children 6 and younger free. 1435 North Oak St., Calistoga. (707) 942-5111. www.napacountyfair.org.

Marin County Fair: Going Global: Connecting Cultures

Fair spotlights more than 60 cultures, showcasing cultural organizations from Marin County. Included is a global kitchen with cooking demos and tastings, Kenya Safari Acrobats and 25 multicultural performers. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. today and Monday. $13-$15. Marin Civic Center, 3501 Civic Center Drive, San Rafael. (415) 345-8403.

Old-Fashioned Fourth of July

Create old-time Independence Day decorations such as whirligigs, parachutes and American flags, and help make ice cream. Free activity book for kids with admission. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $1.50-$2.50. San Mateo County History Museum, 2200 Broadway, Redwood City. (650) 299-0104. www.historysmc.org.

Orinda Fourth of July Celebration

Pancake breakfast followed by a fun run at 7:30 a.m.; parade at 11 a.m. from the Orinda Theater to Community Center Park; live music, food, activities and a classic auto show from 12:30-2:30 p.m. Orinda Community Center Park, Orinda. (925) 254-0800. www.orindaassociation.org.

Pier 39 Fourth of July Celebration

Music by Mustache Harbor and Tainted Love followed by fireworks over the bay. 3-9:30 p.m. Pier 39, San Francisco. www.pier39.com.

Run San Ramon

3k, 5k and 10k courses. Proceeds benefit San Ramon community programs. $40. 8:15 a.m. San Ramon Central Park, 12501 Alcosta Blvd., San Ramon. (925) 973-3367. www.sanramon.ca.gov.

San Francisco Fireworks

9 p.m. behind the Ferry Building, Embarcadero at the end of Market Street, San Francisco.

San Francisco Opera at Stern Grove

"A Celebration of American Music" with bass-baritone John Relyea and soprano Patricia Racette. 2 p.m. Stern Grove, 19th Avenue and Sloat Boulevard, San Francisco. (415) 252-6252. www.sterngrove.org.

Six Flags Discovery Kingdom Fireworks

9 p.m. 1001 Fairgrounds Drive, Vallejo. www.sixflags.com/discovery kingdom. $31.99-$49.99.

For more events, see Pages 10 and 41, and go to events.sfgate.com.

This article appeared on page Q - 15 of the San Francisco Chronicle


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