Livermore, located approximately 6 miles east of Pleasanton, is among several Bay Area cities organizing Fourth of July activities that coincide with the United States' 250th anniversary. The holiday falls on a Saturday during a three-day weekend extending from July 3 to July 5, prompting local organizers to schedule a variety of public gatherings.
In Livermore, the municipal airport will host a family-friendly celebration starting at 9 a.m. on July 4. The event features displays of military aircraft, remote-control planes, and emergency vehicles, including jets and helicopters. Later that day, the Robert Livermore Aquatic Center opens at noon for a pool party offering swimming, music, lawn games, and food trucks. Residents can also participate in the Independence Day Dash 5K and Kids Run at Sycamore Grove Park on Friday, July 3, at 8 a.m., which utilizes a flat course of paved and dirt trails.
Neighbors in Pleasanton are preparing for the 24th annual Community Concert Band celebration at Lions Wayside Park on July 4 at noon. Volunteers will provide music and serve 600 hot dog lunches. The Alameda County Fairgrounds will also open at noon on July 4, offering rides, entertainment, and a fireworks display to mark the semiquincentennial.
Dublin Sports Grounds will host the Red, White & Blue Backyard Bash starting at 10 a.m. on July 4. The event includes live entertainment, vendor booths, and games, with attendees encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets. In San Ramon, the 40th annual 5K and 10K races begin at Central Park at 7 a.m. on July 4, followed by a concert featuring the Olympia Fields Brass and the band Cheeseballs. Food and beverages will be available for purchase.
Danville is holding its 51st annual Kiwanis parade, which runs from 9 a.m. to noon on July 4. The procession travels from San Ramon Valley High School to Town and Country Drive, with the San Ramon Valley Unified School District serving as the grand marshal.
