We hear fireworks in the distance! That’s right, the Fourth of July is right around the corner and Sacramento is popping off with events and activities! From cruising the river to catching your favorite parade, Sacramento365 rounded up some events to make it an explosive time!
Hometown Parade on Sutter Street
Historic Folsom
June 29 | Sat 9:30am-Noon
Come on out for some good old-fashioned fun with the Hometown Parade. Prepare to be wowed by over 65 entries in the parade. Set up those lawn chairs and show some Folsom pride.
Stars and Stripes Celebration
Van Maren Park
June 29 | Sat 6pm-10pm
Join the City of Citrus Heights for the Stars and Stripes Celebration! This Independence Day event will feature live music from Pop Fiction, food and sweets treats, and a Kid Zone!The event will culminate in a patriotic fireworks show for all to enjoy!
Rancho Cordova Fourth of July Celebration
Hagan Park
July 3 & 4 | Wed 4pm-11pm & Thurs 9am-11pm
Rancho Cordova Fourth of July returns with many old favorites and some new adventures. Check out the All-American Mile Road Race, a parade on Coloma Road, carnival rides, concerts, cold beer, and fireworks.
Sacramento River Cats vs Reno Aces
Sutter Health Park
July 3 | Wed 7:05pm
It’s an Independence Eve extravaganza! The River Cats are gearing up for a red, white, and baseball celebration against the Reno Aces.
Folsom Pro Rodeo
Dan Russell Rodeo Arena
July 3-5 | Wed-Fri 7:30pm
There’s no better way to kick off the fourth than with the rodeo! For over 60 years, the Folsom Pro Rodeo has been a beloved tradition, bringing together rodeo enthusiasts, families, and the Folsom community for unforgettable experiences.
Sacramento Republic FC vs. Las Vegas Lights FC
Heart Health Park
July 3 | Wed 7:30pm
Join the Sacramento Republic FC for the Salute to Service night. Honor those who served and enjoy some soccer at the same time.
Fourth of July Pocket Parade
Pocket-Greenhaven Neighborhood
July 4 | Thurs 10am
Enjoy a day filled with patriotic floats and endless fun for the whole family! After the parade, stop by Garcia Bend Park and enjoy some delicious eats from the Sactomofo food trucks and live music from the Sharp Family Trio!
Fourth of July Bike Parade and Festival
Arden Park
July 4 | Thurs 10am
Get your bikes, walking shoes, and golf carts ready for the Arden Park bike parade! After the parade, come back to the park for live music by Funk Shui, a kid zone with inflatables, raffle, and hamburgers and hot dogs!
Fourth of July Sacramento River Cruise
L Street Dock
July 4 | Thurs 1pm-2pm
Delight in the city’s best views and festivities aboard a 4th of July Sacramento Cruise on the Sacramento River. The panoramic city skyline will take your breath away as you enjoy Sacramento’s most iconic sights and historic landmarks from our climate-controlled interior and open-air roof decks.
Salute to the Red, White, and Blue
Elk Grove Regional Park
July 4 | Thurs 5pm-10pm
Join the City of Elk Grove to celebrate 28 years of spectacular fireworks! The Salute to the Red, White and Blue, presented by Sky River Casino is Elk Grove’s premier patriotic celebration marking the nation’s independence and the City’s birthday.
Fourth on the Field
Sutter Health Park
July 4 | Thurs 6pm-10pm
Food trucks, fireworks, and family fun! Head out to Fourth on the Field where you can watch a spectacular firework display at Sutter Health Park along with fun activities, great music, and delicious food trucks.
Red, White, and Brew
Drake’s: The Barn
July 4 | Thurs 6pm-Midnight
Oh my stars, Red, White, and Brew is here! Drake’s: The Barn has the best fireworks view in all of Sacramento! Indulge in fantastic food, groovy tunes, and cold beverages, and make it an unforgettable Fourth.
Sacramento Sheriff’s Rodeo
Dan Russell Rodeo Arena
July 6 | Sat 5:30pm
Get ready to be swept away by the thrilling displays of cowboy skill and bravery as riders take on bucking broncos and fierce bulls. From adrenaline-fueled competitions to family-friendly entertainment, the Sacramento Sheriff’s Rodeo is a wild ride into the Wild West like no other!
If you want more ways to party like it’s 1776, visit Sacramento365’s Holiday Events page.