San Jose lights it up with Fourth of July celebrations – The Mercury News

San Jose skies might be well-lit on the Fourth of July and the weekend previous it.

Giants fireworks

The San Jose Giants are beginning the get together early with fireworks after their video games in opposition to the Modesto Nuts July 1-3. Video games begin at 6:30 p.m. at Excite Stadium, 588 E. Alma Ave. For tickets, go to https://www.milb.com/san-jose/tickets/promotions.

Rose, White & Blue Parade

Within the Rose Backyard neighborhood, the Rose, White & Blue Parade and Competition steps off July 4 at 9:45 a.m. close to the Lincoln Excessive Faculty campus and winds alongside The Alameda and Nagless Avenue. After the neighborhood teams march by and native politicians traverse the route in basic automobiles, the parade’s nonprofit organizers will host a basic Fourth of July get together. This afternoon occasion runs till 3 p.m. and options performances by parade contributors, native musicians, dancers and poets; meals and tradition distributors; and dancing and interactive actions for households. For extra info, go to https://www.rwbsj.org.

Rotary fireworks

Whereas there’s time between the top of Rose, White & Blue and the start of Rotary Fireworks Downtown it is perhaps smart to go to Discovery Meadow Park, 180 Woz Manner, early to stake out some actual property, as this free present tends to attract massive crowds.

Leisure, offered by San Jose Jazz, will begin at 7 p.m., with fireworks to comply with at 9:30, lasting roughly 25 minutes.

The present is offered by the Rotary Membership of San Jose, with assist from the workplace of Mayor Sam Liccardo and the Workplace of Cultural Affairs. For extra info, go to https://sjrotary.org/rotary-fireworks-downtown.

Fireworks fest at Almaden Lake

Fourth of July festivities at Almaden Lake Regional Park, 6099 Winfield Blvd., run 3-10:30 p.m., with fireworks at 9:15 p.m. Actions embrace a Enjoyable Zone, meals vans, reside music and leisure and a dressing up contest.

When you go, don’t carry alcohol, weapons, barbecues, drones, pets or emotional assist animals, and don’t journey bikes or drive automobiles within the park. And go away the fireworks to the specialists; don’t carry your personal.

For extra info, go to https://www.sanjoseca.gov/house/elements/calendar/occasion/5389.