Marin’s 4th of July Guide: Fireworks, Parades & The County Fair
Week of June 30 – July 6, 2026
🫧 Marin Bubble
June 30, 2026
by Chris Marsh
🌤️ Marin Weather This Week
It looks like nearly perfect Fourth of July weather. Expect cool mornings, mild afternoons, and comfortable evenings all week long. Temperatures stay in the mid to upper 60s before warming to around 70° on Tuesday, making it ideal for parades, the Marin County Fair, fireworks, and outdoor concerts.
🌤️ Tue 70° / 48°
☀️ Wed 69° / 51°
🌥️ Thu 66° / 50°
☀️ Fri 67° / 51°
🌤️ Sat 67° / 51°
☁️ Sun 65° / 51°
🌤️ Mon 65° / 51°
👉 Best outdoor days right now look like Tuesday through Saturday.
🎭 Events This Week
⭐ If you only do one thing this weekend:
🎆 Marin County Fair (San Rafael)
🎆 Marin County Fair 🗓️ Wednesday, July 1 – Sunday, July 5 | 11am – 11pm Daily 📍 Marin County Fairgrounds, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael 🎟️ Tickets / More Info Marin’s biggest summer tradition returns with this year’s theme, Stars, Stripes & Stories. Your admission includes unlimited carnival rides, nightly fireworks over the lagoon at 9:30pm, live entertainment, exhibits, and every main stage concert. Concert highlights include The Family Stone (Wed), Steel Pulse (Thu), Linda Perry during Pride Day (Fri), an all-day Stars & Stripes Music Fest featuring Mustache Harbor, Super Diamond and Fleetwood Macramé (Sat), and Lupita Infante during Latin Heritage Day (Sun). 👉 Pro tip: Wednesday is one of the best values of the week with free admission for kids 12 and under, seniors 65+, and veterans. 🇺🇸 Novato 4th of July Parade & Buckaroo Breakfast 🗓️ Saturday, July 4 🥞 Buckaroo Breakfast 7am 🎺 Parade 10am 📍 Downtown Novato (Breakfast at 1413 Grant Avenue) 🎟️ Free (Breakfast benefits Homeward Bound Marin) / More Info One of the Bay Area’s biggest Independence Day parades returns with marching bands, horses, vintage military vehicles, classic cars, floats, and thousands of spectators lining Grant Avenue. 👉 Pro tip: Grab breakfast before the parade. The Buckaroo Breakfast has become a tradition of its own. 🎆 Corte Madera & Larkspur 4th of July Parade & Festival 🗓️ Saturday, July 4 🥞 Pancake Breakfast 8am – 11am 🎺 Parade 10:30am 📍 Parade begins at Redwood High School and ends at Corte Madera Town Park 🎟️ Free / More Info A classic twin-city celebration featuring one of Marin’s longest-running Fourth of July traditions. After the parade, enjoy live music, games, local vendors, and food from community favorites like Pig in a Pickle and World Wrapps. 👉 Pro tip: Expect road closures beginning around 10am. Arrive early if you’re driving. 🎈 Homestead Valley 4th of July Parade & Picnic 🗓️ Saturday, July 4 🎺 Parade 11am 📍 Volunteer Park to Stolte Grove, Mill Valley 🎟️ Free / More Info Looking for a smaller hometown celebration? Decorated bikes, wagons, scooters, and strollers make up this charming neighborhood parade before everyone gathers beneath the redwoods for a community picnic. 👉 Pro tip: Bring a picnic blanket and settle in after the parade. 🎸 Jackie Greene BBQ on the Lawn (Nicasio) 🗓️ Saturday, July 4 & Sunday, July 5 📍 Rancho Nicasio, 1 Old Rancheria Road 🎟️ Tickets $54 / More Info One of West Marin’s favorite holiday traditions returns as Jackie Greene brings two afternoons of Americana, blues, and rock to Rancho Nicasio’s outdoor lawn. Great music, barbecue, and summer weather make this one of the hottest tickets of the weekend. 👉 Pro tip: Buy tickets early. These shows routinely sell out. ⚾ San Rafael Pacifics Baseball 🗓️ Thursday, July 2 | Gates 5pm, First Pitch 6pm vs. Austin Weirdos 🗓️ Friday, July 3 | Gates 5pm, First Pitch 6pm vs. Dublin Leprechauns 🗓️ Saturday, July 4 | Gates 3pm, First Pitch 4pm vs. Austin Weirdos 📍 Albert Park, 240 Albert Park Lane, San Rafael 🎟️ Tickets / More Info Nothing says summer quite like baseball at Albert Park. The Pacifics return home for a holiday weekend series featuring three games, local craft beer, family-friendly fun, and one of the best small-ballpark atmospheres in Marin. 👉 Pro tip: The July 4 game starts earlier than usual, making it easy to catch a game before heading to an evening fireworks show or the Marin County Fair. 🎆 Angel Island Fireworks Experience 🗓️ Saturday, July 4 | Boarding 8pm, Ferry 8:30pm, Return ~10:30pm 📍 Angel Island-Tiburon Ferry Terminal, 21 Main Street, Tiburon 🎟️ Adults $122 | Ages 6-12 $97 | Ages 5 & under Free Skip the crowds and watch multiple Bay Area fireworks shows from Angel Island. The ferry experience offers panoramic views that are hard to beat. 👉 Pro tip: Dress warmly. Even summer evenings on the bay can get chilly. 🎭 Marin Shakespeare Company: As You Like It 🗓️ Friday, July 3 & Sunday, July 5 | Evening 📍 Forest Meadows Amphitheatre, Dominican University, 890 Belle Avenue, San Rafael 🎟️ Tickets $15 – $49 / More Info This summer’s production of As You Like It is a joyful, music-filled reimagining of Shakespeare’s classic comedy, celebrating love, identity, and romance beneath the redwoods at the Forest Meadows Amphitheatre. ⏱️ Approximately 2 hours 30 minutes, including a 15-minute intermission. 👉 Pro tip: Bring a jacket, a seat cushion, and a picnic. It’s one of Marin’s most memorable summer traditions. 🍕 Pizza Month Kicks Off (San Rafael) 🗓️ Begins Wednesday, July 1 📍 Downtown San Rafael 🎟️ Various Locations / More Info July is officially Pizza Month in downtown San Rafael, with participating restaurants featuring specialty pies, tasting events, and seasonal menus throughout the month. 👉 Pro tip: Make it a casual Fourth of July week food crawl. |
🧭 More Happening Around Marin
🔁 Recurring Local Favorites 🎤 Tuesday Night Comedy at Throckmorton (Mill Valley, Tues 8pm) Weekly stand-up showcase with a mix of veteran comics and rising local talent. 🍻 Head Games Trivia at Trailhead (Novato, Tues 6:30pm) Lively trivia night with 50+ questions, a sing along round, and a beer round that keeps things from getting too serious. 🥕 Novato Farmers Market (Novato, Tues 4pm to 8pm) Downtown evening market with produce, prepared foods, and a strong neighborhood feel. A nice way to grab dinner and support local vendors. 🥕 Strawberry Village Farmers Market (Mill Valley, Tues 10am to 2:30pm) Small, easy, and not overcrowded. 🥕 Town Center Farmers Market (Corte Madera, Wed 12pm to 5pm) Midweek option that is easy to navigate and less crowded than weekend markets. 🥕 Marin Civic Center Farmers Market (San Rafael, Sun 8am to 1pm) The main one. Bigger, busier, and worth it if you want the full farmers market experience. |
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