Only "safe and sane" fireworks are allowed in the following cities of Monterey County: Marina, Seaside, Salinas, Soledad, Gonzales, and King City. If you'd prefer to celebrate with a fireworks show, here are some relatively local shows to attend:
While Monterey County is a "no-fireworks" zone, there are displays being held in various other cities in Central and Northern California. Here is some info on fireworks shows in the area.
July 1, 9:30 p.m. Fireworks Spectacular at Alameda County Fair, Alameda County Fairgrounds, Pleasanton.
Enjoy the fireworks show the Friday before the big day. The show will begin after the concert performance. Free with admission. annual.alamedacountyfair.com
July 3, 3 p.m. Independence Day Parade, Flyover, Music, Kids' Zone, Food Trucks & Fireworks, Scotts Valley Drive, Scotts Valley
Live music, food trucks, games, kid-zone: 4 p.m., SkyPark, 361 Kings Village Road, Scotts Valley. Fireworks begin at 9:15 p.m. at the SkyPark, 361 Kings Village Road, Scotts Valley. https://www.scottsvalley.org/425/2022-Independence-Day-Celebration
July 4, 10 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. July 4, Redwood City Fourth of July Festival, 2200 Broadway St., Redwood City
Enjoy a Fourth of July parade beginning at 10 a.m. followed by an arts and crafts festival on Courthouse Square. End the day with a brilliant fireworks display at the Port of Redwood City beginning at 9:30. Free. redwoodcitydowntown.com/
July 4, 6 to 9 p.m. Milpitas Red, White & BOOM! Concert and Fireworks, Milpitas Sports Center, 1325 E Calaveras Blvd., Milpitas.
Join the holiday celebration and enjoy food trucks, live music, and fun activities before an evening of spectacular fireworks. $6. milpitas.gov
July 4, 6:30 p.m. Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular with the Santa Rosa Symphony, Weill Hall, 1801 E Cotati Ave., Rohnert Park.
The biggest fireworks display in Sonoma County returns with a bang. This family-friendly celebration features the Transcendence Theatre Company and Santa Rosa Symphony in an evening of show tunes and patriotic classics, followed by a spectacular post-concert fireworks show. $30-60. sonoma.edu/
July 4, 9 p.m. Fourth of July Fireworks at Healdsburg, Healdsburg High School, 1024 Prince Ave., Healdsburg.
Enjoy fireworks, lighting, and special effects. Free. healdsburgfireworks.org/
July 4, 9:30 p.m. Fourth of July Celebration on Pier 39, The Embarcadero, San Francisco.
Pier 39 hosts one of the largest Fourth of July celebrations in the city with live music, barbecue, a day of entertainment, and family-friendly activities. The fireworks show starts at around 9:30 pm. Free. bit.ly/3Hv3u7V
July 4, 10:00 a.m. Sonoma’s Hometown 4th of July Celebration, Sonoma venues.
The Fourth of July parade begins at 10 a.m., winding its way around the town’s historic plaza. Afterward, enjoy a festival with food, drink, and game booths. At dusk, a fireworks show will light up General Vallejo’s field. Free. sonomavolunteerfirefighters.org/
July 4, 7:45 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Pleasant Hill Fourth of July Celebration, Pleasant Hill.
Celebrate the Fourth with a Firecracker 5k run in the morning, followed by a parade through downtown, a party in the park, a decorating contest, and fireworks show finale. Free. phjuly4.com/
July 4, 9 p.m. Concord Fourth of July Fireworks, Mt. Diablo High School, 2450 Grant St., Concord.
This family-friendly celebration on the green includes fireworks over Mt. Diablo High School. Free. concordjuly4th.com
July 4, 9:30 p.m. Gilroy's Annual Fourth of July Fireworks, Gilroy High School, 750 W 10th Street. (Fireworks can be viewed from nearby neighborhoods and at Christmas Hill Park).
Fireworks begin around dusk at approximately 9:30 PM. https://www.cityofgilroy.org/910/Fireworks-Information
July 4, Gates open at 3 p.m. Fireworks begin around 9:45 pm. Morgan Hill Fireworks, 16500 Condit Rd. Located between Tennant and East Dunne Ave.
Always a crowd favorite, you will be directly under the fireworks to experience fireworks like never before. Entertainment starts at 5 p.m. and then Fireworks at 9:45 p.m. Food trucks, beer, wine and cider will all be available on-site (no outside alcohol will be allowed per county regulations). Parking is $10 and must be purchased in advance from https://morganhillfreedomfest.com/fireworks