Admission to the 4th of July Community Celebration is free.

Gates and security screenings open at 4 p.m. and the event officially begins at 5 p.m.

Be sure to check the list of prohibited items to know what you can and cannot bring to the venue. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and picnic blankets to relax and enjoy an evening filled with live entertainment, lawn games, and food trucks, all leading up to a spectacular fireworks show.

Download or print the 2025 Event Map (PDF).

• Free Parking in Mission College Parking Lots A-C 
  • Free Parking is first come, first serve and lots will close when full
  • Limited ADA Parking is available in the Visitor Lot or Staff Lot E
  • Motorists should exercise caution and drive safely in this area.
• $30 Parking available at the Santa Clara Marriott, 2700 Mission College Blvd
• Parking is limited, consider biking, walking, carpooling or taking transit
• Bike parking available to park and lock your bike
• Ride Share Drop Off Zone at the Main Entrance
• VTA Bus Schedule

The following items are not permitted at any time:

• Glass bottles
• Knives
• Spiked clothing/jewelry
• Fireworks/explosives
• Firearms/ammunition
• Chemical weapons, mace/pepper spray
• Unmanned aerial vehicles (drones)
• Pets, registered service animals only
• Alcoholic beverages 
• Smoking/vaping
• BBQs

The following items are acceptable:

• Lawn chairs & picnic blankets
• Coolers
• Non-alcoholic beverages
• Snacks
• Umbrellas & canopies (no stakes)
• Registered service animals

Main Stage

4:05 p.m.    DJ Mark Macala

5:05 p.m.    Welcome & Flag Ceremony

5:35 p.m.    Santa Clara Elite Dance Team

6 p.m.         Petrichor Youth Band

6:40 p.m.    DJ Mark Macala

7:30 p.m.    David Martin's House Party

9:25 p.m.    Closing Ceremony

9:35 p.m.    Fireworks Show

Great America's Fireworks will begin at 9:35pm and can best be viewed from the back of the Central Plaza or Parking Lot A.

The Santa Clara Fire and Police Departments would like to remind residents that personal fireworks are inherently dangerous and are illegal in the City of Santa Clara. Learn more about the local ordinance on fireworks and how to report illegal fireworks on the Santa Clara Police Department webpage.

Come hungry and thirsty. There will be plenty of tasty food options from local food trucks and non-alcoholic drinks for sale. Contactless payment only.

Food Trucks:

• 3 Hermanos Mexican Grill
• Akita Sushi
• Chick N' Bros
• BBQ Kalbi
• Cousins Main Lobster
• Kona Ice
• La Burbuja
• Luv's Brownies
• Saigon Street Food
• The Waffle Roost
• Lucy's Fruits
• Lalkhan's Indian Express
• The Cookout

Remember to bring your reusable water bottle for ice cold refills at the Tap Water Express!

Enjoy self-directed lawn games for all ages free of charge.

Challenge each other in Giant Connect 4 or Cornhole and test your steady hand with Giant Jenga.  Whether you're feeling competitive or just want to relax and play, there's something for everyone to enjoy!

Free-speech groups include, but are not limited to, religious, political, social, and charitable organizations.

The Free Speech area is designated outside the venue perimeter.

Deadline to submit a free speech application has passed.

• Fire Department
• Police Department
• Library Department
• Water & Sewer Utilities' Tap Water Express
• Parks & Recreation
• Mission College
• Mission Trails

Interested in sponsoring the event? Visit the sponsorship page to view the available packages.