Tag Archives: Independence Day

Videos: Bay Area July 4 Fireworks, Plus San Diego Accidentally Ignites Everything at Once

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Cool weather and budget cutbacks didn't dampen the Bay Area's crackle and pop Wednesday. Here are some of the best videos of Independence Day fireworks: Here's the finale of the San Francisco display, as seen from Fort Mason, posted to … Continue reading »


July 4th Events and Fireworks in the Bay Area

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Eat pancakes in Cupertino. Ride a dragon boat in Berkeley. Hear patriotic songs at the San Francisco Symphony. Or see fireworks just about everywhere. You won't lack for choices in the Bay Area on Wednesday when the USA celebrates its … Continue reading »


Bay Area July 4th Fireworks: Lists, and Some History

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On one level, Fourth of July fireworks are simply patriotic tradition. On another, they're an opportunity to indulge our love of watching stuff explode and go boom in relative safety. Interesting to note: Fireworks have been part of our national … Continue reading »