Great America 4th of July Fireworks Santa Clara CA 2026

Celebrate the 4th of July 2026 at California's Great America in Santa Clara — the Bay Area's premier theme park puts on one of Silicon Valley's biggest Independence Day fireworks shows, making it the ultimate family July 4th destination.
DATE: Saturday, July 4, 2026
TIME: 4:00 PM – 10:30 PM PDT (fireworks at dusk)
LOCATION: California's Great America, 4701 Great America Pkwy, Santa Clara, CA 95054
ADMISSION: Theme park admission required (visit cagreatamerica.com)
WHAT TO EXPECT:
Spend Independence Day at the Bay Area's biggest theme park — California's Great America celebrates July 4th with full park operation plus a spectacular evening fireworks display that lights up the Santa Clara skyline. Enjoy rides, shows, and all the park's attractions throughout the day, then find your spot for the America 250 fireworks show as dusk falls. Mission College, just across from the park, also offers fireworks viewing without the park admission for those who want a free alternative.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Full theme park experience + July 4th fireworks
• Evening fireworks visible from inside and outside the park
• Free alternative viewing at Mission College nearby
• Perfect for families with kids of all ages
TIPS:
• Book park tickets online in advance — July 4 is one of Great America's busiest days
• Free parking is available; arrive before 4 PM to avoid traffic
• Mission College (3000 Mission College Blvd) offers free fireworks viewing from outside
California's Great America is the South Bay's ultimate family July 4, 2026 theme park experience. Tickets: cagreatamerica.com