Looking for a Parade, Picnic, or Fireworks?
Here’s a round-up of 2012 INDEPENDENCE DAY celebrations in the greater Sacramento area!
Happy 4th of July!
Arden-Arcade
Freedom Parade
When: Wednesday, July 4, 2012; 10:30am
Where: The Parade starts at 2700 Fulton Avenue, just south of Marconi. The procession of floats travels south to Cottage Way, west on Cottage to Bell, and north to Howe Park.
Cost: FREE
More info: Click here
Auburn
Celebrate Independence Day
Firemen’s Pancake Breakfast, Old Fashioned Kids Games, Parade, and Fireworks!
When: Wednesday, July 4, 2012; 9am – 10pm
Where: Old Town Auburn, Auburn
Cost: FREE
More info: Click here
Carmichael
4th of July Parade
When: Wednesday, July 4, 2012; 10:30am
Where: Parade route – Begins at Marconi/Fair Oaks, continues down Fair Oaks Boulevard and ends at Cypress/Manzanita.
Cost: FREE
More info: Click here
Spectacular Fireworks Show
Free activities include arts, crafts, inflatables, and more. Fireworks Show.
When: Monday, July 4, 2010; 7pm Kids Zone, 9:30pm Fireworks
Where: La Sierra Community Center; 5326 Engle Road, Carmichael
Cost: Kids $5.00 for unlimited access to Kids Zone inflatables, crafts, puppet show and more.
More info: Click here or call (916) 485-5322
Davis
4th of July Celebration
Free admission at Community Pool; Food and Game Booths; Annual championship softball tournament; Fireworks!
When: Wednesday, July 4, 2012; Starts at 1pm; Fireworks at 9:30pm
Where: Community Park, 1405 F Street, Davis
Cost: FREE
More info: Click here
Elk Grove
A Salute to the Red, White & Blue
The festivities begin in the evening with live music and food. Attendees are encouraged to bring a blanket and have a picnic or BBQ while enjoying the concert in the park. Fireworks begin at 9:30pm
When: Wednesday, July 4, 2012; 6pm – 10pm
Where: Elk Grove Regional Park; 9950 Elk Grove-Florin Rd., Elk Grove
Cost: FREE, parking $10.00 per vehicle
More info: Click here
Greenhaven/Pocket Area
4th of July Parade
When: Wednesday, July 4, 2012; 10am
Where: 7555 South Land Park Dr., Sacramento; 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: Monday, July 4, 2012; 10am
Where: Parade route – Beginning on Coloma Road at Cordova Lane, the parade proceeds west to Chase Drive and left on Rinda Drive.
More info: Click here
4th of July Celebration
Two-day festival celebrating the local community and our American heritage. It is the signature event for the community. Food, Booths, Exhibits, Kids Zone with petting barn, train, pony rides and petting barn. Carnival rides, Fireworks.
When: Tuesday, July 3; 4pm – 11pm and Wednesday, July 4; 12pm-11pm
Where: Hagan Park, 2197 Chase Drive, Rancho Cordova
Cost: $2.00 Admission, Kids 5 and under FREE, parking $10.00
More Info: Click here
Roseville
4th of July Celebration
Parade along Vernon Street, food, fun and games for the kids. Live music from The Capitol Pops Concert Band.
When: Wednesday, July 4th, 2012; 10am – 2pm
Where: Royer Park, 190 Park Drive, Roseville
Cost: FREE
More Info: Click here
Roseville Fireworks Show
The fireworks will be launched from Sierra View Country Club but the public viewing area will be from the Grandstands and the lawn at the Placer County Fairgrounds. Food will be available for purchase.
When: Wednesday, July 4, 2012; 9:30 (gates open at 7:00pm)
Where: Placer County Fairgrounds
More info: Click here
Sacramento
July 4th Pyrospectacular
Cal Expo annually joins the City and County of Sacramento to produce the largest-scale pyrotechnics display in the area’s history. The Independence Day Celebration is a family oriented collection of activities focused around our Nation’s birthday.
Fireworks begin at 9:30 p.m. Arrive early and bring lawn chairs and blankets.
When: Wednesday, July 4, 2012; Starts at 6pm; Fireworks 9:30pm
Where: Cal Expo, East Gate Entrance (located at the intersection of Exposition Blvd. and Challenge Way)
Cost: General admission FREE, parking $10 per vehicle
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!
