Where to See 4th of July Fireworks, Parades, & Family Events Near Sacramento 2026
Don your red, white, and blue and celebrate the 2026 4th of July in Sacramento. From parades to family festivals and fireworks, there are tons of awesome things to do on Independence Day in the Sacramento area.
Thank you to Marinelli Bros. Circus for sponsoring this guide to 4th of July events in Sacramento! If you’re looking for something fun to do beyond the fireworks during Independence Day weekend, you can be part of the action at Marinelli Bros. Circus, an all-new family-owned circus at Florin Town Center from June 25 to July 6, 2026. Expect family-friendly entertainment, incredible performers, and spectacular stunts at this thrilling show.
Kids are mesmerized by fireworks, and watching fireworks on the 4th of July is a must-do tradition for many families, making it one of the activities on my Ultimate Summer Bucket List for Kids in Sacramento. From Elk Grove to Roseville to a two-day carnival in Rancho Cordova, and post-game fireworks after the A’s and Marlins baseball game, there are tons of places throughout the Sacramento area to see fireworks on the 4th of July!
If fireworks aren’t your thing or you’re just looking for other fun family-friendly things to do in Sacramento over the 4th of July with kids, the Sacramento Zoo will host $10 community days, and families can cool off at community July 4th pool celebrations before fireworks light up the skies.
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Where to See 4th of July Fireworks Near Sacramento
Celebrate America is an annual two-day festival in Rocklin taking place on June 26 & 27, 2026. Each night will conclude with a fireworks show at 8pm. Gates open at 6pm on both evenings. There will be a Family Fun Zone with games and prizes. There will also be music and food vendors.
Cameron Park will celebrate its Annual Summer Spectacular on Saturday, June 27, 2026. The event will include a kids zone, live music, and a fireworks show. Food will be available for purchase. Kids ages 3 and under receive free admission.
The Stars & Stripes Celebration will take place at Van Maren Park in Citrus Heights on Saturday, June 27, 2026. There will be a kids zone, live music, food trucks, and a fireworks show.
With a carnival, circus, and fireworks, Rancho Cordova will have the ultimate two-day family-friendly 4th of July celebration on July 3 & 4, 2026. The carnival will take place each day from 4-11pm and feature various amusement rides for kids of all ages. There will be a Ferris wheel, kiddie rides, and midway games. Note[…]
Celebrate the 4th of July at the free Fireworks & Freedom Concert on Friday, July 3, 2026 at the El Dorado Hills Town Center. There will be live music, food, and a kids area with bounce houses, balloon artist, shaved ice, and face painting at this community celebration.
The Independence Day Fireworks Celebration in Woodland will take place on Friday, July 3, 2026 at Woodland High School Stadium. Fireworks will kick off at 9:15pm. Family-friendly activities will include inflatables and games. Gates will open at 7pm. Blankets and chairs are encouraged. Food will be available for purchase.
4th of July fireworks will take place in Lincoln on Saturday, July 4, 2026. Fireworks will occur from 9:30pm to 10pm following the Lincoln Potters baseball game at McBean Stadium. McBean Park in Lincoln will have a kids zone, mechanical bull, inflatables, and more from 3pm to 7:30pm.
Celebrate 4th of July 2026 at Lodi Lake. Fireworks will begin at approximately 9:30pm, after dark. Gates will open at 4pm for a community celebration that will include a kids zone including face painting, arts and crafts, bounce houses, and live music. Food vendors will be available on-site from 4-9pm.
Davis will have its 2026 Fourth of July at Community Park on Saturday, July 4, 2026. This free event will include a free game zone, kids’ market, and live music. A 15-minute fireworks show will occur at 9:35pm.
Celebrate 4th of July 2026 in Roseville @the Grounds. The fireworks show will take place between 9:15-9:30pm. There will be kids activities. Gates will open at 4pm. Bring your own blanket or chairs. All American Raceway Grandstand seating is first-come, first-serve. While outside food and coolers are not allowed, sealed waters are allowed. Parking is[…]
Celebrate 4th of July in Elk Grove at the Salute to the Red, White and Blue at Elk Grove Park. A drone show and fireworks show will take place at 9:40pm. There will be food trucks and a concert before the fireworks. This is a free event. Parking is $15 per vehicle.
The Red, White, & Brew 4th of July party will take place at Drake’s: The Barn on Saturday, July 4, 2026. Fireworks from the Athletics vs Marlins game at Sutter Health Park will be viewable. Kids are allowed at the event.
As part of their Independence Day Celebration, Galt will have a free fireworks show on Saturday, July 4, 2026 at Veterans Field. The fireworks show begins at 9:30pm. Kids can enjoy a Kids Zone for $10 per child. Gates open at 6pm and there will be free live music entertainment by North Forty Country.
What’s more American than watching a baseball game on the 4th of July?! The A’s play the Miami Marlins at home in Sacramento at Sutter Health Park on July 4, 2026. Patriotic post-game fireworks will take place at the stadium.
See 4th of July fireworks in Galt from the pool at the Gora Aquatic Center on Saturday, July 4, 2026. Fireworks in the Pool is a unique 4th of July event. Tickets to this event sell out quickly and are first-come, first serve. Wristbands are required to enter the pool for the event. All of[…]
4th of July Parades in Sacramento
The annual Historic Folsom Hometown Parade & Cattle Drive will march through Historic Folsom on Wednesday evening, July 1, 2026. This free, family-friendly tradition will march down four blocks of Sutter Street with floats, vehicles, horses, Wild West re-enactors, marching bands, color guards, and more.
Kick off 4th of July at Auburn’s Family Fourth on Saturday, July 4, 2026. Begin with the kids Auburn Mini-Mile, followed by a 4th of July parade with a flyover, and a community festival with a duck derby. Auburn’s Family Fourth takes place at Central Square in Downtown Auburn.
The annual Lincoln Hometown 4th of July Parade in Lincoln will begin at 9am. The Parade will start at Downtown Lincoln at 5th & B Street and march through downtown Lincoln.
The City of Roseville will have a 4th of July celebration on Saturday, July 4, 2026, starting with a parade at 9am. The parade will begin at the intersection of Vernon/Riverside/Douglas. The parade will last for about 1 hour. After the parade, walk over to Royer Park for a 4th of July Celebration at 10am.[…]
Wear your red, white, and blue and celebrate the 4th of July 2026 at the Independence Day Celebration Parade in Galt. The parade begins at 9:30am. The parade starts and ends at the Galt Flea Market Grounds/Parking lot.
The annual Arden Park 4th of July Bike Parade kicks off at 10am on July 4, 2026. A family-friendly festival will take place after the parade back at Arden Park. There will be a kids zone with inflatables and live music.
A bike parade will proceed from Heritage Plaza in Woodland on Saturday, July 4, 2026 at 10am. Party in the Park at Freeman Park will begin after the parade until 12pm. There will be bounce houses, games, and free snow cones.
The Rancho Cordova 4th of July Parade begins at 10am from Coloma Rd at Cordova Lane on Saturday, July 4, 2026. The parade will span 1.5 miles and is the longest 4th of July parade in Sacramento County.
The beloved Pocket Greenhaven 4th of July Parade will take place on July 4th, 2026 at 10am. The parade will begin at the corner of Windbridge and South Land Park Drive, and end at Garcia Bend Park.
The Sacramento Yacht Club will have a boat parade on July 4, 2026 at 1:30pm. The boat parade will float along the Sacramento River and begin at the Sacramento Marina. It will travel upriver through Old Sacramento to the Virgin Sturgeon and then return via the same route. The boat parade will be viewable from[…]
Family-Friendly 4th of July Events & Festivals
The Sacramento Zoo will have a $10 Community Day over 4th of July weekend on Friday & Saturday, July 3 & 4, 2026.
Step right up to the Marinelli Bros. Circus at Florin Town Center from June 25 to July 6, 2026! This all-new family-owned circus combines old-world charm with incredible feats and stunts in an intimate, one-ring setting. Families won’t want to miss the action in Florin at this thrilling show.
Preview military tanks before the Galt Independence Day celebrations begin. Join a neighborhood BBQ while checking out military tanks on Friday, July 3, 2026 at The Best Western Galt.
A 4th of July pancake breakfast will occur in Woodland from 8-11am on Saturday, July 4, 2026 at Fire Station #3 at 1550 Springlake Court. Proceeds from the breakfast will support the Woodland Fire Volunteer Support Branch. The pancake breakfast is $5 per person. Children ages 5 and under eat for free.
Climb aboard the Stars and Stripes Express on Saturday, July 4, 2026 on the El Dorado Western Railroad. This will be a full size excursion train running on 4th of July. Trains will depart at 10am, 11:30am, and 1pm. Expect tickets to sell out quickly!
Boat rentals will be available by reservation on 4th of July at Lodi Boathouse from 12-7pm. Online reservations are required for rentals. Rentals will be available only for Lodi Lake; no river access. There will also be some restricted areas of the lake. Boat rentals between 12-4pm will need to be escorted by boathouse staff[…]
The Sacramento Kings will be playing in the three-day California Classic NBA Summer League showcase over the 2026 4th of July weekend from July 4-6, 2026 at Golden 1 Center. The California Classic will feature newly drafted rookies, G-League athletes, and players competing for spots on the roster.
Celebrate 4th of July at the pool! Free Swim Fest will take place at Woodland Aquatics Center on Saturday, July 4, 2026 from 1-4pm. There will be a floating inflatable obstacle course. Admission is free.
Splash into the 4th of July at Float for Fourth, a community celebration at the Christine Thompson Aquatic Center in Sacramento on Saturday, July 4, 2026. In addition to fun at the pool before fireworks, there will be game booths, arts and crafts, nachos, ice cream, and a themed photo booth.
The Folsom Pro Rodeo takes place for three days from July 2-4, 2026. In addition to a thrilling rodeo tradition of bull riding, there is also plenty of family fun, and each night concludes with a fireworks finale. There will be live music, activities for kids of all ages, and food for purchase.
The Lincoln Potters Baseball Club will take on the West Coast Kings on Saturday, July 4, 2026 for an Independence Day Fireworks Celebration. The baseball game will begin at 6:05pm. Gates open at 5pm. Fireworks will follow the conclusion of the game.
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