Community Corner
Where to Watch Fireworks Near San Carlos
Although San Carlos doesn't have its own Fourth of July fireworks display, there are plenty of other places nearby to catch the red, white and boom. Do you have favorite fireworks-watching spot? Tell us in the comments below.
Host: City of Foster City and Foster City Lions Club
Date: 7/03/13
Time: 9:30 p.m. sharp
Location: The Lagoon at Leo Ryan Park
Admission: Free
Details: The day long celebration begins at 8 a.m. and includes a family and dog parade, family games, and live music! Be sure to take a walk through the park where you can purchase food, visit booths of local artists, and check out the children’s rides.
Link: http://www.fostercity.org/Services/recreation/4th-of-July-General-Event-Information.cfm
Host: City of Redwood City
Date: 7/4/2013
Time: 9:30 p.m.
Location: Port of Redwood City
Admission: Free
Details: Festivities begin with a parade at 10 a.m. and continue all day with entertainment, food and more.
Link: http://www.redwoodcity.org/manager/news/2013/pr_mgr_4th.html
Host: Oakland A's
Date: 7/3/2013
Time: Following the 7:05 p.m. game against the Chicago Cubs
Location: O.co Coliseum
Admission: Ticket prices vary.
Details: Fans can sit in the outfield to enjoy fireworks after the game.
Link: http://oakland.athletics.mlb.com/oak/ticketing/fireworks.jsp
Host: Shoreline Amphitheatre
Date: 7/4/2013
Time: 9:00 p.m.
Location: Shoreline Amphitheatre
Admission: Free or $13.50 for tickets. Mountain View residents only.
Details: The San Francisco Symphony will provide the soundtrack for this year's fireworks at Shoreline Amphitheatre.
Link: http://www.ci.mtnview.ca.us/news/displaynews.asp?NewsID=707&TargetID=1
Host: San Jose Giants
Date: 7/4/2013
Time: Following the 6:30 p.m. game against Visalia Rawhide
Location: San Jose Municipal Stadium
Admission: Ticket prices vary.
Details: Players will wear special stars and stripes jerseys and caps for the game.
Link: http://www.milb.com/index.jsp?sid=t476
Host: City of Santa Clara
Date: 7/4/2013
Time: 9:30 p.m.
Location: Central Park, Santa Clara
Admission: Free
Details: Entertainment starts at 5 p.m. Pack a blanket, lawn chairs and a picnic.
Link: http://santaclaraca.gov/index.aspx?page=50&recordid=2153
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