We're lucky in West County to have a variety of great ways to celebrate the 4th of July, from parades to music festivals to BBQ's.

As many of us work extra hard today to make our country truly  " indivisible, with liberty and justice for all, " this is a meaningful time to honor our birth as an independent democracy. 

Adopted on July 4, 1776, the  Declaration of Independence says in part:   We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.

Celebrating the 4th is a way to honor these important sentiments of our founders. 

Take a look at this list of events. I hope to see you out there! 

July 3 

Richmond's Annual Third of July Celebration 

5:30 pm to 9:30 pm, Marina Bay Park

Live Blues Music, fireworks (9:15), youth play area, food vendors. 

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Red Oak Victory Ship Independence Day Party and Fundraiser

5 pm to 10 pm, SS Red Oak Victory, 1337 Canal Blvd. Berth 5,  Richmond 

BBQ, dancing to live jazz music, beer & wine, classic cars (bring one for a discount), Richmond fireworks viewing

Cost: $20 concert alone; $40 concert and BBQ (online or on ship)

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July 4 

North Richmond - Intramural Day & Parade 

9 am to 4 pm,  Shields-Reid Park, 1410 Kelsey Street

Parade starts at 9 am at Fred Jackson Way and Chelsey Street

Ends at Shields-ReidPark 

Live music, food, classic cars, games and sports including baseball, basketball, soccer

For more email Connie Portero 

El Cerrito - WorldOne Festival 

10 am to 6 pm, Cerrito Vista Park, 950 Pomona Avenue at Moeser Lane 

Live music, arts & crafts, children's activities, great food, information booths 

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San Pablo - Multi-Cultural Celebration 

5 pm to 9:30 pm, El Portal Soccer Field, 2600 Moraga Road

Live entertainment, games, great food, fireworks

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