Fourth of July events in Sacramento 2023: Fireworks, city cruise, parade and party
July 4 is Tuesday and the Sacramento area is celebrating the holiday with a wide range of events.
If you’re looking to spend the night gazing at fireworks, having fun with your family or grabbing some local bites, here’s where to go:
11th annual Officer Kevin Tonn Memorial 5k Fun Run/Walk
Saturday. Galt City Hall, 380 Civic Center Drive
The city of Galt is celebrating Independence Day with its annual Fun Run.
Opening ceremonies start at 7 a.m. and the run starts at 8 a.m. Admission is $45 for adults and $20 for children 13 and under.
There will be a parade at at 9:30 a.m. on C Street and at 6 p.m., there will be live music, activities and games at Veterans Field, 900 Caroline Ave. And at 9 p.m., there will be fireworks.
4th on the Field
Tuesday. Sutter Health Park, 400 Ballpark Drive, West Sacramento
West Sacramento is showcasing its 10th annual fireworks show at Sutter Health Park.
There will be food trucks, drinks, live music and, of course, fireworks.
Cities across the Sacramento area will have their own fireworks displays, too. This includes Elk Grove, Rancho Cordova — which also has carnival rides — and Roseville.
Looking for fireworks? These Sacramento-area shows are set for the Fourth of July
Sacramento 4th of July Sights & Sips Cruise
Tuesday. 1207 Front Street
You and your family can board a cruise for the holiday, and catch a sight of Sacramento’s skyline.
For an hour and a half, guests can enjoy a full bar, live DJ and small bites.
The dress code is casual, and you’d be boarding at 2:15 p.m. and cruise until 4 p.m. Tickets for adults start at $37. It’s $35 for military members and $29.50 for kids 4 to 12 years old.
There are also cruises after dark on July 4, so you can enjoy the city lights and fireworks.
The 4th of July Alive After Five Cruise boards at 5 p.m. and cruises until 7 p.m. and is for adults 21 years and older. Tickets start at $42. The 4th of July Rock the Yacht Cruise boards at 7:30 p.m. and runs until 9:30 p.m. Tickets start at $59.
4th of July Bike Parade and Festival
Tuesday. Arden Park Recreation, 1000 La Sierra Drive
Arden Park is hosting a festival and parade at 10 a.m. July 4. There will be live music, inflatables for the kids and a raffle. There will also be classic Independence Day foods — hamburgers and hot dogs.
You can register for the parade to walk or bike or to drive your car or golf cart online.
Red, White and Brew
Tuesday. Drakes: The Barn, 985 Riverfront Street, West Sacramento
West Sacramento’s popular brewery spot is hosting a July 4 event from 6 p.m. to midnight, and apparently, it has “the supreme viewing space” for watching fireworks, according to its website.
There will be a live DJ set and a Silent Disco from 9 p.m. to midnight.
There are three tiers for tickets. The “Elevated Experience,” at $70, gives those 21 and over first dibs on prime firework viewing, fire pit access, a dedicated area in the beer garden, a private bar and more freebies.
“Standard Access,” at $50, features second access to the firework viewing area for people 21 and over.
“Basic Entry,” at $15, is for people 12 years and older.
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