July 4th 2010 - All City Picnic & Fireworks in Santa Clara

Come to the 4th of July All City Picnic and celebrate Independence Day at this traditional City of Santa Clara event! The picnic will be held in Central Park from 8 am to 5 pm.  Start the morning with an outdoor pancake breakfast, and relax to live entertainment throughout the day at the Pavilion. There will be a Flag Dedication Ceremony at 12 pm, followed by the band, Crossman Connection (Country Rock and mainstream Country) at 12:30 pm. The Hitmen (Dance Party Machine) will perform at 3 pm. Bring a picnic lunch or purchase all-American foods prepared by local community groups. Families will enjoy the reasonably priced activities including carnival games and face painting near the softball field, and swimming at the International Swim Center.  

In the evening, place your blankets and lawn chairs on the lawn area near Millikin School, where there will be music and a variety of food booths, followed by a patriotic fireworks display at 9:30 pm.  Pre-fireworks entertainment from 7 to 9:30 pm. will be provided by the Buchser Deja Vu Big Band and the Music Makers Rock Band, directed by David Ladd Anderson.  Call (408) 615-3140 for additional event information.

Information about other Bay Area Fireworks shows here.