Happy Fourth of July to you and your families.

Everyone is gearing up to spend time with friends and family this weekend so why not grab your flags and kick start the weekend with some great entertainment, fun activities and a fabulous fireworks display. Below is a list of a couple of area events that are sure to get your holiday weekend off to a great start.

Redwood City Parade, Festival & Fireworks

This event, which is the largest Independence Day parade in Northern California, includes a Spectacular Fireworks display presented to you by Symetra Financial. You won't be disappointed as this display can be seen from downtown, anywhere west of Highway 101 (clear skies permitting) and numerous high points all over the Peninsula.

DATE: Friday, July 4, 2008
PARADE TIME: 10:00am – 12:30pm
FESTIVAL TIME: 9:00 am – 5:00pm
FIREWORKS TIME: approximately 9:30pm
LOCATION: Redwood City, CA (Parade starts at Corner of Brewster & Winslow)

MORE INFO: For more information, visit the Parade.org website



Foster City, Fourth of July Celebration

With great food, toe tapping music, entertainment, crafts, a parade, a dog show, and fireworks, this event is fun for the whole family.

Parade: Begins at 11 a.m. and followed by a fun filled day of entertainment.
Fireworks: Begin at dusk

DATE: Friday, July 4, 2008
TIME: 8:00am - 9:45pm, Fireworks at dusk
LOCATION: Leo J. Ryan Park

MORE INFO: For more information visit the City of Foster City website

Have a happy and safe holiday weekend.