Sacramento Area Fourth of July Events & Fireworks Guide - 2026
Looking for the best ways to celebrate the Fourth of July? I’ve rounded up fireworks shows, parades, festivals, and family-friendly events happening throughout the region to help you plan an unforgettable holiday weekend. Whether you’re searching for a small-town celebration, a spectacular fireworks display, or a fun day out with the kids, this guide has something for everyone. Be sure to click the underlined event titles throughout the post for additional details, ticket information, and event websites. Hope you have a great Fourth!
Saturday, July 4th in Downtown Auburn
Event Highlights:
8:15 AM - Auburn Mini-Mile Kids Race
9:00 AM - The inaugural Auburn Mile
10:00 AM - 4th of July Parade with Flyover
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM - Community Festival & Duck Derby. The parade follows the traditional route starting at the top of Lincoln Way and ending near the High Street entrance of the Fairgrounds.
Fireworks: Sundown at the Fairgrounds
Elk Grove
July 4- Salute to the Red, White & Blue
Elk Grove Park from 5–10 p.m.
Food trucks, vendors, family activities, live music, drone show, and fireworks at Elk Grove Park approximately 9:40 p.m. Free admission; parking $15.
El Dorado Hills
July 3- Fireworks & Freedom Concert starting at 6:00pm.
Celebrate at Town Center with live music, family activities, and a fireworks finale around 9:30 p.m.
July 1- Historic Folsom Hometown Parade and Cattle Drive. 7pm on Sutter Street
July 2-4- Folsom Pro Rodeo
Three nights of rodeo action, family fun, and fireworks after each performance. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. and rodeo starts at 7 p.m. Tickets start around $30.
Lincoln
July 4- Fourth of July Celebration
Parade: 9–10:30 a.m. (Downtown Lincoln at 5th & B Street)
Festivities at McBean Park: 2–9 p.m.
Fireworks: 9:30 p.m.
Food vendors, family activities, and community fun all day long.
Rancho Cordova
July 3 & 4 at Hagan Community Park
Two-day festival featuring a parade, carnival rides, live entertainment, food vendors, and fireworks both nights (cash only for carnival rides or buy in advance online)
July 4- Parade at 10am at Coloma Road
June 26 & 27 at Twin Oaks Park
Festivities include: fireworks, food vendors, musical production and family fun zone.
Gates open at 6:00 pm, show starts at 8:00 pm - Free admission
July 4th
7:15 - Run Crime Out of Roseville - 5k run
9:00 - 4th of July Parade. Starts at the intersection of Vernon/Riverside/Douglas. Parade travels down Vernon Street, turning on Lincoln Street, then ending at Royer Park.
10:00 - Royer Park activities
Between 9:15 and 9:30pm Fireworks @the Grounds
West Sacramento
Sutter Health Park Fireworks – July 4
Come see a patriotic fireworks show following the A's vs. Miami Marlins game at Sutter Health Park on July 4.
Make sure to double check with event for most recent updates.
