Drone Show End your 4th of July celebration with a patriotic drone show over the Port of Redwood City. The show will start at approximately 9:30 p.m. and the best location to watch the show will be at the Port. From dazzling fireworks over the Bay to small-town parades, live music, and family-friendly daytime festivals, there’s a celebration waiting for you around San Carlos this Independence Day. This guide highlights the nearest 4th of July events happening around our city in 2025, sorted by distance to make planning your perfect day easy. Each listing includes drive times, event times, and where - The 76th annual 4th of July Parade – “A Family 4th”—is the premier holiday parade in the region and takes place in the heart of Downtown Redwood City. The Peninsula Celebration Association has operated the organization of the Redwood City 4th of July parade for more than 80 years. Stick around after the Redwood City 4th of July Parade and enjoy local vendors and food. Stick around after the Redwood City 4th of July Parade and enjoy local vendors and food. - Fourth of July Parade, Come be a part of the largest Independence Day parade in Northern California. Since 1939, it's been the place to be on the 4th of July. The Peninsula Celebration Association welcomes Redwood City native Linda Cardellini as our 2023 Parade Grand Marshal! Linda has been nominated for an Emmy, an SAG Award, and a Spirit Award. Complete list of Independence Day celebrations across Utah in 2025. From Provo's Stadium of Fire to Moab's desert fireworks, find all Fourth of July parades, festivals, and spectacular displays. Come be a part of the largest Independence Day parade in Northern California. Since 1939, it's been the place to be on the 4th of July. The parade starts promptly at 10 a.m. Support local organizations and artists at the annual Festival. Join the Redwood City Fire Department at the main Marshall Street fire station for a pancake breakfast. Redwood City is the latest city to replace its traditional Independence Day fireworks show with a drone display this year. Join us for a full day of family fun, food, music, and community spirit as Redwood City celebrates Independence Day in classic style—with a fresh twist! This year, we’re ending the evening with a spectacular drone light show over the Port of Redwood City in place of traditional fireworks. This innovative, environmentally friendly show will light up the sky with synchronized aerial "End your 4th of July celebration with a patriotic drone show over the Port of Redwood City. The show will start at approximately 9:30 p.m. and the best location to watch the show will be at Proceeds benefit the Redwood City Firefighters Association. Parade - starting at 10:00 The annual Fourth of July Parade in downtown Redwood City is the largest Independence Day parade in Northern California. The largest Independence Day parade in Northern California has over 80 years of history in Downtown Redwood City. Join us for a full day of family fun, food, music, and community spirit as Redwood City celebrates Independence Day in classic style—with a fresh twist! This year, we're ending the evening with a spectacular drone light show over the Port of Redwood City in place of traditional fireworks. Winding its way through historic Downtown Redwood City, check out where you can see it 1.3 mile route. Past participants in the parade include Miss California, the Redwood City Girl Scouts, American Legion Post 585 and the Peninsula Roller Girls. See who is participating in the most current version of the parade. The parade and festival takes place in Redwood City's Downtown, with its great selection of restaurants, shops, theaters, and more. Join the 4th of July Parade Run fundraising 5K run/walk, to benefit the Redwood City Education Foundation. Drone Show End your 4th of July celebration with a patriotic drone show over the Port of Redwood City. The show will start at approximately 9:30 p.m. and the best location to watch the show will be at the Port. Go big on the 4th of July and celebrate with a day of activities in downtown Redwood City. There's a massive parade (the largest in the Bay Area) as well as a festival, pancake breakfast, and a drone show. Pancake breakfast is hosted by the fire department at $10 from 8 a.m.- 11 a.m. 1045 El Camino Real. Redwood City, CA 94063. Look for the Meetup sign. Then we'll find a spot to watch the parade - which starts at 10 AM and should last a couple of hours. We can have lunch after the parade is over. Network, socialize and connect! Ideally park on the street or take Caltrain.
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