After a two-day hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, July 4th festivities return to Redwood City this year.
The city is preparing for a day full of free events for all ages.
Festivities range from the return of the annual parade and the Peninsula Celebration Association parade, a pancake breakfast, Chalk Full of Fun, a concert and one of California's most popular fireworks displays.
The Redwood City Fire Department Pancake Breakfast at the Marshall Street Fire Station will be held from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. to benefit the Redwood City Firefighters Association.
Breakfast costs 10 d ares for adults, 5 d ares for seniors and children. Payment will only be accepted in cash.
The annual Fourth of July parade, beginning at 10 a.m., will take place in the heart of Redwood City, winding through downtown, starting on Winslow Street at the corner of Brewster, and continuing to Marshall Street, Main Street, Middlefield Road, Winslow, up Broadway, and to Arguello where it ends at the corner of Alden Street.
The Independence Day Festival from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. will feature crafts, food, drinks, bands and activities for children covering several city blocks.
Chalk Full of Fun takes place this year over two days, beginning on Sunday, July 3 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Monday, July 4 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in downtown Redwood City.
The July 4 fireworks show will take place at the Port of Redwood City. Food trucks will be available, as well as a live concert by The Fog City Swampers at the port access area beginning at 7 p.m.
The 20-minute fireworks show will begin at approximately 9:30 p.m.
Fireworks can be viewed from areas where there is a clear view of the sky over the Harbour, and from high points throughout the Peninsula.
The Port has enabled an observation area