We’re turning up the fun this July 4th with family-friendly parades, celebrations, and live music throughout the five towns. Find a list of everything to do during the 4th of July weekend in Napa Valley below.
Calistoga
Visit the northern rustic town of Calistoga on July 4th for a parade, social, and laser show.
Parade
11:00am at Lincoln Avenue.
The theme of this spectacular parade is “American Roots” and is set to be jam-packed with creativity and patriotic spirits. Starting at 11am the parade will proceed along Lincoln Avenue and will feature dancers, horses, and colorful floats.
Star Spangled Social
2:00pm – 10:00pm at Pioneer Park.
Enjoy a fun-filled day with live music, a maker’s market, food vendors, and various family-friendly activities such as carnival games, bounce houses, a climbing wall, and a mechanical bull. Bring your own picnic or grab refreshments from one of our food vendors, and the Celebrate! bar featuring craft beer, boutique wines and so much more.
Laser Light Show
Starts after dark at Pioneer Park.
The day will wrap up with a grand finale laser light show in Pioneer Park. This spectacular event takes place after dark and is a great alternative to fireworks!
St. Helena
The city of St. Helena hosts a community festival, bike parade, and community band concert this July 4th.
Saint Helena Community Band Concert
6:00pm at Crane Park.
Enjoy a free Community Band Concert.
St. Helena Fire Department Spray Zone
6:00pm – 8:00pm.
Every 30 minutes the Fire Department's Truck 17 will provide a Spray Zone from the top of its ladder to the Little League field more than 50 feet below. Swimsuits and towels are recommended.
Community Festival
6:00pm – 9:00pm at Crane Park.
The Community Festival features fun for the family, with food vendors, inflatable attractions, and circus children's activities.
Red, White, and Blue Bike Parade
6:45pm at Crane Park.
Join in or watch as decorated scooterists and bikers make their way around Crane Park.
Concert
7:00pm – 9:00pm at Crane Park.
Enjoy a fun concert from Petty Rocks (The Ultimate Tribute to Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers).
Fireworks
The fireworks display has been cancelled due to this week's high temperatures.
Yountville
Due to the high temperatures, the 4th of July Celebration in Veterans Memorial Park will be cancelled this year.
The Yountville Community Center will be open from 12pm – 7pm on July 4th as a cooling center and the Town is excited to offer “Chill Beats & Treats” from 4pm – 6pm in the Generations Room. Enjoy a frozen treat, 4th of July fun, crafts, and music you can dance to provided by Robin McKee-Cant in the air-conditioned space.
Downtown Napa
The City of Napa draws a large crowd for this holiday, with fun activities for the whole family. Stay in downtown all day for the parade, music, food, carnival games, and drone show.
Parade
9:30am at 2nd and 3rd Streets in Downtown Napa.
The annual parade sponsored by Napa Sunrise Rotary Club is a local favorite. The July 4th Parade makes its way down Second and Third Streets.
Celebration
3:00pm – 10:00pm at Oxbow Commons.
The celebration then continues in Oxbow Commons as the City of Napa hosts a free July 4th Celebration. The festivities will include a variety of activities for all ages and features free community concerts on the main stage with DJ Ren the Vinyl Archaeologist, Momotombo, a Salute to America, and Wonder Bread 5. The Kids Zone is open from 3–8pm with inflatables, carnival games, and entertainment. Food and drinks, including beer and wine, are available for purchase in the food court.
Drone Show
9:30pm at Oxbow Commons.
The celebration in Downtown Napa will end with a spectacular drone show, with the largest display in Northern California of 400 drones. The drones will be set up at the Pearl and West Street parking lot. Recommended viewing areas include Oxbow Commons, 1st and 3rd Street Bridges, Veteran’s Memorial Park, China Point, Riverfront Green and the Riverfront Promenade. Music for the Drone Show will be available at Oxbow Commons or via your smart phone by going to the following YouTube video (July 4th Drone Show Music) or look for the signs with QR code in recommended viewing areas.
American Canyon
The City of American Canyon will host the 4th of July celebration complete with a fun and patriotic parade, a concert in the park, and finish off with a fireworks show.
Parade
3:00pm at Elliott Drive from American Canyon Rd. to Amarillo Dr.
The town of American Canyon will celebrate the holiday with a parade starting at 3pm. The parade will proceed from American Canyon Road to Amarillo Drive.
Festival
4:00pm at Community Park 2.
After the parade, head to the festival for a delightful concert, food vendors, and other free activities.
Fireworks
Dusk at Community Park 2.
Finish off the day with the only other fireworks show offered in the valley. The show starts at around dusk.
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