Ready to have a blast with the family on INDEPENDENCE DAY? Looking for a Parade, a Picnic, Fireworks? Here’s a list of celebrations happening all over Sacramento. With all of these choices, it just might be hard to decide! Happy 4th of July!
Sacramento Independence Day Celebration
Before the fireworks, the celebration begins with Mick Martin and the Blues Rockers performing at 6:30 p.m. Poppy, the State Fair Mascot, will also be on hand to entertain and delight both young and old. The elaborate Sacramento Independence Day Celebration will include musical entertainment and fireworks.
When: Sunday, July 4, 2010; Starts at 6:30 p.m.; Fireworks 9:30 p.m.
Where: Cal Expo; guests should use the East Gate, located at the intersection of Exposition Blvd. and Challenge Way, as the main entrance to the event. Enter through the D Lot parking area.
Cost: General admission to the July 4th celebration is free, but parking is $10 per vehicle.
What to know: Arrive early and bring lawn chairs and blankets. Fireworks, cans, glass bottles and alcoholic beverages are prohibited. Bags and ice chests will be searched at the gate. The grass infield will be open on the north side with a section for persons with disabilities set up on the apron by the Winner’s Circle.
More info: Click here or call (916) 263-3000
Carmichael 4th of July
4th of July Parade
When: Sunday, July 4, 2010; 11:00am
Where: Parade route – Fair Oaks Blvd. from Marconi to the Carmichael Elks Lodge at 5631 Cypress Ave.
Cost: FREE
More info: Click here
Spectacular Fireworks Show
Kids Zone with Games, Crafts, Inflatables, Music and much more. Fireworks Show. Carmichael Little League Snack Bar is OPEN!
When: Sunday, July 4, 2010; 6:00pm Kids Zone, 9:30pm Fireworks
Where: La Sierra Community Center; 5326 Engle Road, Carmichael
What to know: Bring your lawn chairs and blankets.
More info: Click here or call (916) 485-5322
Citrus Heights 4th of July
July 4th Fireworks Extravaganza
Fireworks and live music featuring the rockin’ blues band “Mere Mortals”, plus free fireworks 3-D glasses. Children’s Carnival Rides are available for an optional fee and benefits the Mesa Verde Sober Graduation fund.
When: Sunday, July 4, 2010; 7:30pm – 10:30pm; Fireworks at 9:40
Where: Sunrise Mall parking lot (by Sears), Citrus Heights
Cost: FREE
What to know: no bottles, cans, personal fireworks or BBQ’s.
More info: Click here or call (916) 725-2448
Davis Fourth of July
Events at the Community Park
Free admission at Community Pool; Food and Game Booths; Annual championship softball tournament; Fireworks!
When: Sunday, July 4, 2010; Starts at 1:00pm; Fireworks at 9:30pm
Where: Community Park, 1405 F Street, Davis
Cost: FREE
What you need to know: Bring your own water!
More info: Click here or call (530) 757-5626
East Sacramento
41st Street Parade
It’s been called Sacramento’s oldest street parade. Decorated bikes and community members decked out in patriotic wear.
When: Sunday, July 4th; 10:00am
Where: Corner of 41st and M streets
Elk Grove
A Salute to the Red, White & Blue
Music, Cake Decorating Contest, City Anniversary Celebration, and Fireworks show.
When: Sunday, July 4, 2010; 3:30pm – 10:00pm
Where: Elk Grove Regional Park; 9950 Elk Grove-Florin Rd., Elk Grove
Cost: FREE, parking $10 per vehicle
More info: Click here
Folsom 4th of July
Folsom Pro Rodeo 4th of July
Steer wrestling, bull and bronco riding, mutton busting, Silver Dollar Dig for kids, Live music and Fireworks show.
When: July 2, 3 and 4, 2010; gates open at 6 p.m.
Where: Folsom City Lions Park, 200 Wool St., Folsom
Cost: General admission is $19 for adults or $15 for children (12 and under). Special family “buckaroo” packages also available.
More Info: Click here
Pocket Area
Pocket 4th of July Parade
When: Saturday, July 3; 10:00am
Where: Begins at Parkway Oaks Park (next to Lisbon elementary school), Travels along Windbridge Drive, ends at Garcia Bend Park off Pocket Rd.
Rancho Cordova
4th of July Parade
When: Saturday, July 3; 10:00am
Where: Parade route – Beginning on Coloma Road at Cordova Lane, the parade proceeds west to Chase Drive and into the Cordova High School parking lot.
Star Spangled Weekend
Food, Booths, Exhibits, Kids Zone with petting barn, train, pony rides and petting barn. Carnival rides, Fireworks.
When: Saturday, July 3 and Sunday, July 4, 2010
Where: Hagan Park, 2197 Chase Drive, Rancho Cordova
Cost: FREE, parking $10
More Info: Click here or call (916) 851-8818
Roseville 4th of July
4th of July Celebration
Food vendors, Bounce Houses and Games for the kids. Live music from The Capitol Pops from noon to 2pm.
When: Sunday, July 4th; 11:00am – 2:00pm
Where: Royer Park, 190 Park Drive, Roseville
Cost: FREE
More Info: Click here
Roseville Fireworks Show
When: Sunday, July 4, 2010; 9:30 (gates open at 7:00pm)
Where: Placer County Fairgrounds
More info: Click here
Written by Keilah Woodard
My love for exploring and creating experiences with my three kids led to the founding of SacramentoSidetracks.com in 2009. I realized that Sacramento has so much to offer and I was excited to share my findings with other parents. Besides simply having fun, these are the other positive side effects of taking my kids on outings that I’ve discovered: we have quality time together away from the distractions at home, we cultivate our curiosity, learn new things, conversations are triggered by what we see and do, we connect and bond as a family, and we create new memories. Ready to get sidetracked, too? Let me be your guide!
