The 4th of July holiday is a commemoration of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in the United States of America and our birth as a nation. It also means barbeques, and family fun, and parades, and fireworks! SAFE has put together a list of awesome events in the Greater Sacramento region for you and your family to enjoy!
Sacramento
Sacramento Independence Day Celebration at Cal Expo
| When: | July 4, Doors open at 5 p.m., fireworks begin at 9:30 p.m. |
| Where: | Cal Expo, Miller Lite Grandstand at 1600 Exposition Blvd. in Sacramento. |
| Price: | General admission is free. Reserved seating tickets available for $10 until all are sold. Parking is $10/car. |
| Questions? | Contact 916-263-3000 |
15th Annual Arden Arcade Spirit of Freedom Parade — Enjoy the parade traveling along Fulton Avenue and Cottage Way, then enjoy festivities and free food at Howe Park afterwards.
| When: | July 4, Parade begins at 10 a.m. |
| Where: | Fulton-El Camino Recreation and Park District at Howe Park in Sacramento |
| Price: | Free |
| Questions? | Call 916-927-3802 or http://www.fecrecpark.com/wp/special-events/4thofjulyparade/ |
Pocket 4th of July Parade
| When: | July 4, Parade begins at 10 a.m. |
| Where: | Parade begins at Lisbon Elementary School, continues along Windbridge Drive to Garcia Bend Park. More activities will happen after the parade in Garcia Bend Park. |
| Price: | Free |
| Questions? | Call 916-429-9901 |
Rancho Cordova
Rancho Cordova 4th of July Celebration
| When: | July 3: 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. July 4: 12 p.m. to 11 p.m. – fireworks spectacular at 9:45 p.m. |
| Where: | Hagan Community Park |
| Price: | $2, Parking is $10 |
| Questions? | Call 916-851-8818 or http://www.ranchocordovajuly4th.com |
Rancho Cordova 4th of July All America City 5K Color Run
| When: | July 4 at 9 a.m. |
| Where: | Hagan Community Park |
| Price: | Children 5 and under free, children (6-12) $10, adults (13 and older) $30, military $15 |
| Questions? | Call 916-498-0002 |
Roseville
Roseville Fourth of July Run/Parade
| When: | July 4: 9 a.m after the 5K Fun Run (see above) |
| Where: | Riverside, Vernon and Douglas intersection, past the civic center, right on Lincoln Street and right again on Park Drive |
| Price: | Admission is free. Arrive early for parking. |
| Questions? | http://www.visitplacer.com |
Royer Park Activities — Stay for fun and festivities at Royer Park following the Independence Day parade for carnival games, live music and food.
| When: | July 4: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Royer Park in Roseville |
| Where: | Riverside, Vernon and Douglas intersection, past the civic center, right on Lincoln Street and right again on Park Drive |
| Price: | Admission is free |
| Questions? | http://www.visitplacer.com |
Folsom
Folsom Pro Rodeo — With wild rodeo action, live music and fireworks in the arena, the Folsom Pro Rodeo is sure to be a fun night of Fourth of July celebrations.
| When: | July 2, 3, 4. Gates open at 6 p.m., colorful Grand Entry begins at 7:30 p.m., fireworks go up between 9:30 and 9:45 p.m. Mike's Golden Spike Saloon gets going from 10 p.m. to midnight. |
| Where: | Dan Russell Rodeo Arena |
| Price: | General admission is $21.50 for adults, $15.50 for children (10 and under) and seniors over 62. For more pricing information click on http://www.folsomprorodeo.com/p/34 |
| Questions? | Call 916-985-2698 or http://www.folsomprorodeo.com/p/34 |
Folsom Firecracker Run — Join us for our 9th Annual Folsom Firecracker. It is a great event to kick off our Independence Day.
| When: | July 4: 7:30am for the 10K runners and 7:45am for 5K Run/Wal |
| Where: | Lake Natoma Bike Trails (Start at 145 Parkshore Dr., Folsom, CA 95630) |
| Price: | $30 participation fee after 6/15 |
| Questions? | Click on http://www.folsomfirecracker.com/pages/sign-up |
