7 Incredible Sacramento 4th of July Events

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7 Incredible Sacramento 4th of July Events

June 23, 2021 | By The Railyards


Sacramento is celebrating the 4th of July with family-friendly events throughout the region! Find out what's happening in and around Sacramento for the 4th of July weekend.

Annual Seafood & Soul Festival

Kick-off the holiday weekend with legendary soul star Howard Hewett at the can't-miss pre-4th of July event of the year.

Enjoy a day by the beautiful Sacramento River listening to music, eating seafood, and enjoying jazz, blues, and R&B music. The Seafood & Soul Fest is the place for fun, food, and entertainment.

Seafood & Soul Fest takes place at Miller Regional Park: 2701 Marina View Drive, Sacramento

Event Details
Sat., July 3, 2021
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM PDT

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Fourth on the Field

You're going to love the NEW 4th of July Celebration as Fourth on the Field Remix presented by Xfinity! featuring the Sacramento Philharmonic & Opera. The unique concert vibe is the perfect way to celebrate the holiday. Enjoy family-friendly music as performed by the Sacramento Philharmonic & Opera, and end the night with a patriotic fireworks display performed in sync with the Philharmonic at 9:30 PM. Enjoy delicious food, local craft brews, music, and more.

Tickets required. Guests can choose from general admission seating, VIP Field reserved spaces, and Reserved Seating Bowl tickets. 

This event takes place at Sutter Health Park, home of the Rivercats, at 400 Ballpark Drive, West Sacramento.

Event Details
Sun., July 4, 2021
Gates open at 7:00 PM
Performance begins at 8:00 PM
Fireworks begin at 9:30 PM

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Arden 4th of July Bike Parade and Festival

The Arden Park Recreation and Park District is bringing back the 4th of July Bike Parade and Festival for 2021!

After the bike parade, join the celebration at the park for live music from the Funk Shui Band, a kid zone, raffle, and hamburgers and hot dogs. Registration is free to enter a vehicle in the parade, and no registration is required if you are biking or walking in the parade!

This free, family-friendly event takes place at Arden Park, located at 1000 La Sierra Drive. 

Event Details
Sun., July 4, 2021
Parade starts at 10 AM

Find additional event information here.

Rancho Cordova Fourth of July Celebration

The Rancho Cordova Fourth of July Celebration is back for 2021! Join in on a one-mile road race and parade down Coloma Road, plus concerts and a firework display in Hagan Park. 

The Rancho Cordova 4th of July celebration takes place on 2 nights, July 3 and July 4, so you have two opportunities to enjoy the show!

Attendance will be limited - but whether you celebrate on July 3 or July 4 you can expect the same great music and fireworks show each night.

$5 admission, kids are free. Parking is $10 (cash only). 

This event takes place at Hagen Park, 2197 Chase Dr, Rancho Cordova

Event Details

Saturday, July 3:

  • 9 am: The All-America Mile
  • 10 am: 3rd of July Parade
  • 5 pm: Parking opens
  • 6 pm: Gates open
  • 8 pm: Concert by CCsegeR
  • 9:45 pm: Fireworks
  • Park closes after the Fireworks

Sunday, July 4:

  • 5 pm: Parking opens
  • 6 pm: Gates open
  • 8 pm: Concert by CCsegeR
  • 9:45 pm: Fireworks
  • Park closes after the Fireworks

Get tickets and find more info here.

Elk Grove Fireworks Spectacular

Join the City of Elk Grove to Salute the Red, White, and Blue with a fireworks spectacular, Presented by the Elk Grove Automall.  Fireworks, food, music, and fun await you. Admission is free, and parking is $10. Gates open at 7:00 a.m. There will be no in and out parking privileges after 3:00 p.m. 

On Sunday, July 4, 2021, SacRT will offer free bus rides for this event starting at 4:30 p.m. The Red and Blue line will begin service and provide trips to the park every 15 minutes through 8 p.m.

This event takes place at Elk Grove Park, 9950 Elk Grove Florin Rd, Elk Grove

Event Details
7:00 AM: Gates open
4:30 PM: Free SacRT rides begin
6:00 PM: Event begins
9:40 PM: Fireworks begin

Get more event information here.

Roseville 4th of July Fireworks @theGrounds

Presented by @the Grounds and the City of Roseville, the annual 4th of July fireworks celebration returns to Roseville in 2021. Food concessions and bounce houses will be onsite. Parking is $10 per vehicle. Admission is free.

This event takes place at @theGrounds Roseville, 700 Event Center Dr., Roseville

Event Details
Sun., July 4, 2021
Gates open at 4:00 PM
Fireworks begin at 9:30 PM

Additional event information.

Auburn 4th of July Parade and Fireworks

The Auburn Chamber of Commerce is bringing back its 4th of July parade and fireworks show at the Gold Country Fairgrounds for 2021. This family-favorite event is only a short drive from Sacramento (36-miles from Downtown Sacramento to Auburn).  Both events are free.

Event Details
Auburn 4th of July Parade 

Sun., Jul 04, 2021 
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Corner of Harrison Ave and Lincoln Way, Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA

Fireworks Celebration
Sun., Jul 04, 2021
5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Gold Country Fairgrounds, 209 Fairgate Rd, Auburn, CA

Celebrate the 4th of July in Sacramento

While some of our Sacramento 4th of July traditions are still on hold this year, like the fireworks display at Cal Expo, many others are returning. So pick one (or more) of these incredible events to attend and celebrate the 4th, Sacramento-style.

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