Fourth of July Celebration - California's Great America: Bay Area | What’s happening in San Jose

Fourth of July Celebration - California's Great America: Bay Area

All-American thrills are waiting for you at California’s Great America as we celebrate Star-Spangled Nights presented by M&M’S®, the most breathtaking 4th of July event in Santa Clara in 2025! The night’s sky will be painted with bright and colorful lights while explosive sounds erupt in combination with patriotic music, creating an unforgettable show for all ages. This is your opportunity to celebrate summer with all that California’s Great America has to offer! You don’t have to wait until sundown to enjoy the thrills — fireworks aren’t the only thing blasting off this 4th of July! Gold Striker promises to blow you away, Pacific Gliders offers pint-sized patriotic thrills, and NorCal Wipeout at South Bay Shores is sure to keep you cool until the sun goes down and the dazzling lights fill the sky.

Please help us keep this calendar up to date! If this activity is sold out, canceled, or otherwise needs alteration, email mindy@kidsoutandabout.com so we can update it immediately. If you have a question about the activity itself, please contact the organization administrator listed below.

On July 4th only: upgrade your celebration with All-You-Can-Eat BBQ! Feast on a mouthwatering menu of grilled and smoked meats, classic cook out sides, the sweetest desserts, and refreshing beverages. Enjoy this culinary bounty, plus exclusive access to premium views of the fireworks, in the Pavilion. It’s the ultimate way to enjoy Star-Spangled Nights presented by M&M’S® at California’s Great America!

Fireworks and other special events and entertainment are scheduled for specific durations and times; all entertainment during Star-Spangled Nights presented by M&M’S® is weather permitting and subject to change. Select rides may be scheduled to close early in preparation for the fireworks.


*Times, dates, and prices of any activity posted to our calendars are subject to change. Please be sure to click through directly to the organization’s website to verify.

Location:

4701 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA, 95054
United States

Phone:

408.988.1776
Contact name: 
California's Great America: Bay Area
Dates: 
07/04/2025
Time: 
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Ages

All Ages Adults & kids together Adults without kids