America’s 250th: Where Tiburon Peninsula residents can celebrate

Gas Money is set to play at the Independence on Main Street festival in Tiburon on July 4. (Handout photo)

Tiburon block party, costumed dog parade: Tiburon will celebrate America’s 250th birthday with the Independence on Main Street block party 4-8 p.m. July 4. Up first is the costumed “pooch parade” down Tiburon Boulevard from Beach Road — advance registration is required to show off your pup. The parade leads to the party on lower Ark Row, with live music, kids’ activities and food from local restaurants. You can then stake out your spot in Shoreline Park for fireworks — three shows may be visible, including Sausalito, the San Francisco waterfront and a special show for the 250th from the towers of the Golden Gate Bridge. The event is free. arkn.ws/pooch26.

Marin County Fair has concerts, fireworks July 1-5: The Marin County Fair runs 11 a.m.-11 p.m. July 1-5 at the Marin Fairgrounds, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael. The old-fashioned fair includes staples such as carnival games, rides, fried food, competitive exhibits and nightly fireworks over the lagoon at 9:30 p.m. The concerts kick off with The Family Stone, celebrating their 60th anniversary; with British reggae pioneers Steel Pulse July 2; Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee Linda Perry July 3; a lineup of four classic tribute acts July 4; and Lupita Infante singing mariachi, ranchera and norteño songs July 5. Tickets are $30, which includes unlimited rides and the nightly concerts. marinfair.org.

Parade, festival in Corte Madera park: Local groups will be marching in Corte Madera’s joint Fourth of July Parade with Larkspur starting at 10:30 a.m., running from Redwood High School to Corte Madera Town Center. Before you go, fill up at the American Legion Pancake Breakfast from 8 to 11 a.m. at the Legion Hall, featuring pancakes, sausages, coffee and their famous gin fizzes, made from a 1928 recipe. Entry is $10-$15, and proceeds benefit Scouting America troops. From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., there will be a festival in Town Park, including cover band The Lucky Devils, an obstacle course, Wiffle ball games and food and craft vendors. The event is free. cortemadera.org.

Fireworks on the Golden Gate Bridge: San Francisco’s official fireworks show will launch from the towers and east side of the Golden Gate Bridge starting about 9:30 p.m. Recommended viewing spots include Crissy Field, Marina Green and Pier 39. sf.gov/july4.

Highway 101 and bridge will close: Caltrans will begin closing Highway 101 lanes and offramps in both directions at 8 p.m. and will close the Golden Gate Bridge to vehicles, pedestrians and bicyclists from 9 to 10 p.m. Detours route traffic through the East Bay. Heavy congestion is expected long before the show. sf.gov/july4.