Everyone is gearing up to spend time with family and friends this 4th of July, so grab your flags and head to one of the many events being held in the Bay area this year!

Party at Pier 39

Pier 39/Beach Street & The Embarcardero,San Francisco, July 4th  Times:  3:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Cost:  Free  Info:  Beginning at 3:00:  free live band performances in the Pier 39 Entrance Plaza

3:00 - 5:00:  Mustache Harbor concert (music)

6:00 - 9:30:  Tainted Love concert performance (80's music hits)

9:30:  Over the bay -- City of San Francisco's fireworks show

All day:  Street performers; marionettes; face painting. Free admission.

Fourth of July Waterfront Festival

Pier 39, The Cannery, Beach Street, The Embarcadero & Fisherman's Wharf

Festivities at The Cannery begins at 11:00 a.m. at Courtyard Stage

Face painting:  11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Live music through 8:00 p.m.

Crissy Field

603 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA

Cost:  Free

9:00 p.m. -- Fireworks show

Info:  Get there early.  Very popular place to view fireworks.  Crowded!

 

4th of July Fireworks Cruise

Pier 39 Marine Terminal, The Embarcadero at Beach Street, San Francisco, CA

(415) 705-8200

8:15 p.m.:  Non-Alcoholic cruise sets sail from Pier 39

Cost:  Adults - $52;  Child age 5-11 - $42  Family Package:  $162 (2 adults and 2 children)

Tickets available online at blueandgoldfleet.com or at box office at Pier 39.  Boarding begins 30 minutes prior to departure.

 

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