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Fourth of July means parades, fireworks and lots of family-friendly events throughout the Sacramento region.
Here's a compilation of various events going on courtesy of Sacramento365.com and other sources.
-Capital Public Radio Staff
When: Fri, Jul 4, 6 p.m.
Where: Raley Field, 400 Ball Pallpark Drive, West Sacramento, CA 95691
Sacramento Independence Day Celebration
When: Fri., July 4, 5 p.m.
Where: Cal Expo, 1600 Exposition Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95815
13th Annual Spirit Of Freedom 4th Of July Parade
When: Fri., July 4, 10 a.m.
Where: Howe Park, 2201 Cottage Way, Sacramento, CA 95825
13th Annual Arden-Arcade 4th of July Parade
When: Fri., July 4, 10 a.m.
Where: Start at Sacramento County Building, 2700 Fulton Ave.
A Salute to the Red, White & Blue
When: Fri., July 4, Pancake Breakfast 8 a.m., Car Show at 10 a.m., Parade at 11 a.m., Concert at 4:30 p.m. and Fireworks at 9:30 p.m.
Where: Elk Grove Regional Park, Main Gate off Elk Grove-Florin Road
Rancho Cordova Fourth Of July Celebration
When: Thurs., July 3 at 4 p.m. and Fr., July 4 at noon, Fireworks at 9:30 p.m.
Where: Hagan Park, 2197 Chase Drive, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
Carmichael's Gala Parade and Fireworks
When: Thurs., July 4, Parade at 10:30 a.m. and Fireworks at 7 p.m.
Where: La Sierra Community Center, 5325 Engle Road, Carmichael, CA 95608
When: Fri, July 4, 4 p.m., Parade at 7:30 p.m, Fireworks show at 9:40 p.m.
Where: Gold Country Fairgrounds, 1273 High St, Auburn, CA 95603
Colfax July 3rd Independence Day Celebration
When: Thursday, July 3, Parades and celebration starting at noon, Lightshow begins after dark
Where: Downtown Colfax
Lincoln July 4th Parade and Festivities
When: Fri, July 4, Parde at 9 a.m.
Where: Old Civic Auditorium, 511 5th St., Lincoln, CA
Celebrate Independence Day in Downtown Roseville
When: Fi., July 4, 5K Fun Run/Walk at 7:45 a.m., Parade at 9 a.m., Royer Park Activities at 10 a.m. and Fireworks (see information below)
Where: Downtown Roseville
Roseville: 4th of July Fireworks
When: Fri., July 4, 6 p.m.
Where: Placer County Fairgrounds & Event Center, 800 All America City Blvd., Roseville, CA 95678
Nevada City Fourth Of July Celebrations
When: Fri., July 4, 11 a.m.
Where: Broad Street, Nevada City and Nevada County Fairgrounds, Grass Valley
When: Thurs., July 3 to Saturday, July 5
Where: Various locations ad events
When: Fri., July 4, 10 a.m.
Where: Start at Tahoe Truckee Unified School District
Tahoe City Area Beach Party and Fireworks
When: Thurs., July 3, 4 p.m. and Fri., July 4, Pancake Breakfast at 8 a.m.
Where: Kings Beach, 8318 N Lake Blvd, Kings Beach, CA 96143
Donner Summit Annual Community Picnic
When: Fri., July 4 at 11 a.m.
Where: Donner Summit Lodge backyard
Did we miss anything on this list? Let us know in the comments below.
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