The Contra Costa County Fire Protection District has released a list of safe locations to watch an explosive Independence Day in Contra Costa County.
The Richmond Marina Bay fireworks are set for Monday, July 3, with live music, food and family activities.
The San Pablo Multi-Cultural Celebration will feature an aerial drone light show in lieu of fireworks this year. There will also be food, live music, carnival games and entertainment. The fun starts at 5 p.m. Tuesday at the San Pablo Community Center at 2450 Road 20.
The city of Concord plans a full day of events Tuesday, with fun runs and a pancake breakfast at 8 a.m.. an Independence Day Parade at 10 a.m., and a festival at Mt. Diablo High School beginning at 4 p.m., followed by a fireworks show at 9 p.m. The school is at 2455 Grant St.
Pleasant Hill will set off its annual 4th of July Celebration fireworks at 8:45 p.m. Tuesday. A viewing party at College Park High School at 201 Viking Drive, starts at 6:30 p.m. with $4 the suggested donation per person.
The skies above Pittsburg Marina will light up with fireworks at about 9 p.m. Tuesday. The marina is at 51 Marina Blvd.
Martinez 4th of July Festivities begin Tuesday with a flag-raising ceremony at 9 a.m., parade on Main Street at 10 a.m., and conclude with the launching of fireworks from the Martinez Marina at 9 p.m. City officials ask that people walk to the marina or rideshare, as traffic could be problematic.
The Antioch Fourth of July Celebration will begin with a parade at 4 p.m., a downtown festival with live entertainment, and a fireworks show starting shortly after 9 p.m. Tuesday.