Municipalities throughout San Joaquin County have organized a series of festivals, parades, and pyrotechnic displays starting Wednesday, July 1, 2026, to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States.
Stockton, Lodi, Manteca, and Tracy have scheduled localized public events over the holiday weekend, according to aol. com and stocktonia.
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Stockton Events
Stockton family activities begin with the Unity in the Community Fest on Friday, July 3, at Banner Island Ballpark.
The event runs from 2 to 10 p. m.
and features movie screenings, a kids zone, a petting zoo, and a mechanical bull.
Admission is $11.50, and parking is $10. The Stockton Ports and Black to Business organize the collaborative event.
"Unity in the Community Fest is an opportunity to bring people together in a fun and welcoming environment while showcasing the incredible organizations, businesses, and individuals that make our community special," said Jordan Feneck, Stockton Ports' general manager.
Stockton will host its main Fourth of July Celebration on Saturday, July 4, starting at 10 a. m.
with a downtown parade co-hosted by the city and the American Legion Karl Ross Post 16.
The parade route proceeds up North El Dorado Street, turns onto Oak Street, and travels down Center Street past grandstands at the Civic Auditorium and DeCarli Plaza.
Festivities transition to the Weber Point Events Center at 5 p. m.
for a free community festival with local vendors, artisan booths, and a dedicated Kid Zone.
