Your complete guide to Independence Day across the Central Valley, from Tracy and Modesto to Turlock, Oakdale, Livingston, Atwater, Madera, Fresno, and Clovis. Dates, times, costs, and official links, all in one place, brought to you by your friends at Spark Alliance, Inc. and Wilson Technologies.
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Looking for patriotic fun this Fourth of July? Here are the standout 2026 celebrations across the Central Valley, from a 9:30 a.m. hometown parade in downtown Modesto to fireworks over the water at Lake Don Pedro and big shows down in Madera and Fresno. Each listing below has a one tap map link for directions, an add to calendar button, and a link to the official source so you can confirm the latest details.
Eleven celebrations across the Central Valley this long weekend. Scan by date, then tap an event name to jump to its full card with directions and details.
| Event | City | Date (2026) | Headline time | Cost | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modesto Independence Day Parade | Modesto | Sat, Jul 4 | Parade 9:30 a.m. | Free | Map · Site |
| Roadsters Independence Fireworks | Modesto | Fri Jul 3 & Sat Jul 4 | First pitch 6:40 p.m. | Ticketed | Map · Site |
| Turlock Downtown Independence Celebration | Turlock | Fri Jul 3 & Sat Jul 4 | Parade 6:30 p.m.; fireworks 9:30 p.m. | Free | Map · Site |
| Woodward Reservoir Fireworks | Oakdale | Sat, Jul 4 | Fireworks 9:30 p.m. | $40/car | Map · Site |
| Riverbank 4th of July | Riverbank | TBA for 2026 | Check city site | TBA | Map · Site |
| Livingston July 4th Festival | Livingston | Sat, Jul 4 | 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. | Free ($5 parking) | Map · Site |
| Lake Don Pedro Fireworks-on-the-Water | La Grange | Sat, Jul 4 | Fireworks 9:30 p.m. | $40/vehicle | Map · Site |
| Atwater 63rd Annual Festival & Fireworks | Atwater | Sat, Jul 4 | Parade 9 a.m.; fireworks 9:15 p.m. | $20/car · $5 walk-in | Map · Site |
| Tracy 4th of July | Tracy | Sat, Jul 4 | Parade 10 a.m.; fireworks 9:15 p.m. | Parade free | Map · Site |
| Madera Fireworks Spectacular | Madera | Sat, Jul 4 | 5 p.m.; fireworks ~9 p.m. | Free ($10 pkg) | Map · Site |
| Fresno & Clovis | Fresno / Clovis | Sat, Jul 4 | Multiple; after dark | Varies | Map · Guide |
Filter by day or type, then use the map, calendar, and official links on each card.
via Modesto Kiwanis
Modesto Roadsters
via Downtown Turlock
via Stanislaus County Parks
via City of Livingston
via Don Pedro Recreation Agency
A simple two-day game plan. With July 4 landing on a Saturday, you can stack Friday and Saturday events.
A few Central Valley specifics to make the day smoother and safer.
Early July routinely hits the high 90s or 100s here. Bring water, sunscreen, hats, and shade, especially for morning parades and lakeside shows.
Reservoir shows (Woodward, Don Pedro) fill up and close at capacity, with road closures and no in-and-out. Get there hours ahead and review the exit map.
Only "Safe and Sane" fireworks are legal in some Stanislaus County cities, and only around the holiday. Many areas ban them entirely. Check your city before lighting anything.
Loud shows stress most animals, and some venues charge a dog fee or restrict pets. They are usually happier and safer at home.
Bring folding chairs for parades and lawn events. Contact organizers ahead for ADA parking and seating at ticketed venues.
Dates and times can shift. Tap the official link on each card the week of the event, especially for the TBA listings.
On Saturday, July 4 you have Woodward Reservoir in Oakdale (9:30 p.m.), Lake Don Pedro (9:30 p.m. over the water), Atwater at Castle Commerce Center (9:15 p.m.), Livingston's festival finale, and the Modesto Roadsters game fireworks. Turlock's fireworks are the night before, on Friday, July 3.
The Modesto parade, the Turlock celebration, and the Livingston festival are free to attend (Livingston charges $5 for parking). Woodward Reservoir, Lake Don Pedro, Atwater's evening show, and Roadsters games are ticketed or charge per vehicle.
The Modesto Nuts left John Thurman Field after 2025. The ballpark, now Modern Woodmen Field, is home to the new Modesto Roadsters of the Pioneer League starting in 2026, and they carry on the Independence Day fireworks tradition with shows on July 3 and 4.
After several years of drone shows, the 2026 Downtown Turlock Independence Celebration plans to bring back a fireworks show on Friday, July 3, with a viewing festival organized at the Stanislaus County Fairgrounds. Confirm details on the official site.
Woodward Reservoir is now confirmed for Saturday, July 4 at 9:30 p.m. Riverbank still had not listed a July 4 event on its city calendar as of this update, so it stays marked TBA. Use the official links to check for the latest announcements.
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