4th of July for Santa Clara…
July 4, 2009
Santa Clara
Location: Central Park, 969 Kiely Blvd.
Time: 8:00am ? 5:00pm, 9:30pm fireworks
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All City Picnic, followed by evening entertainment and a patriotic fireworks display at 9:30 pm.
Mountain View
Location: Shoreline Amphitheatre, One Amphitheatre Parkway
Time: 5pm – 10pm
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Radio Disney Presents The 23rd Annual 4TH OF JULY FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR with THE SAN FRANCISCO SYMPHONY “A Look To The Future” with music from 2001: A Space Odyssey, The Planets, Star Wars and a Star Trek retrospective special guest GEORGE TAKEI $10 Parking per car will be charged at the Door. The evening concludes with a spectacular fireworks display, set to stirring patriotic songs and marches. Shoreline Amphitheatre: 650- 967-3000
San Jose
Location: San Jose Municipal Stadium, 588 E Alma Ave.
Time: 6:30pm
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San Jose Giants minor league baseball game vs. Modesto Nuts. Post-game Fireworks Extravaganza. July 4th and July 5th at 6:30pm.
Location: Club Vertigo, 44 S. Almaden Ave., San Jose
Time: 9pm
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The Blank Club – Free. Doors at 9 p.m. unless otherwise noted. (408) 29B-LANK.
Cupertino
Location: Creekside Park, Hyde Middle School or Sedgwick Elementary School
Time: 9:30pm Fireworks set off, 6:45pm – 9:15pm music and games at all three locations
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The fireworks are being shot from the Cupertino High campus and there will be no public access to the school. Handicap parking wpill be available at Creekside Park. Street closures 6pm – 12am: Finch Ave., Calle De Barcelona (between Miler Ave. and Finch Ave.), Tilson Ave. (between Finch Ave. and Tantau Ave.), Phil Lane (between Miller Ave. and Tantau Ave.), Stendhal Lane (between Shadygrove Dr. and Phil Ln.). After 6pm there will be NO pedestrian or vehicle access.
Los Altos
Location: Shoup Park, 400 University Avenue
Time: 10:30am to 1:45pm
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Los Altos 4th of July celebration. The day begins at 11am with music provided by Ye Old Towne Band, and features a short program, music, food, and children’s games and activities.
Santa Cruz
Location: Roaring Camp Railroads
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4th of July Celebration: Day of events includes Hula Hoop contests, sack races, balloon toss and more. Entertainment also includes games and prizes for the whole family, as well as Roaring Camp’s famous all American hamburger and hot dog barbeque. $13.50-$19.50. $7 per car for parking. West of Scotts Valley on Graham Hill Road, Felton. (831) 335-4484.
Peninsula Fireworks…
July 3, 2009
For locations still doing fireworks for the 4th….
Foster City
Location: West end of Leo J. Ryan Park (650 Shell Blvd.)
Time: Events begin at 8:00 a.m. (Fireworks at 9:30 p.m.)
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A parade will begin at 11:05 a.m. Don’t miss the ever-popular Stars & Stripes Dog Show. The Fireworks show is provided by Pyro Spectaculars and is scheduled to go off at 9:30pm sharp. The firing line site for the July 4th Pyrotechnic Show is located at the West end of Lepo Ryan Park.
Redwood City
Location: Downtown (Parade route begins at Brewster Ave. and Winslow St.)
Time: Events begin at 9:00 a.m. (Fireworks at 9:30 p.m.)
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Parade and festival begin in the morning, followed by a Fireworks Spectacular presented by the Peninsula Celebration Association high above the Port of Redwood City. Fireworks can be seen from downtown and anywhere west of Highway 101 where there is a clear view of the skies above the Port. They can also be seen from high points all over the Peninsula. See the article by VIA Magazine calling this show one of the best fireworks shows in the west!
Have a great family time… If you have some great pictures, I will post it to my blog and see if anyone can come up with a better one for a prize.
Good luck and Happy 4th…
4th of July Events
July 3, 2009
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Freedom is essential to the American way of life. 4th of July we’ll celebrate those who dared to declare our independence and ensure our right to pursue happiness and the American dream. I wish you a happy and safe Independence Day.






