Bay Area Fireworks

For those of you looking for fireworks displays to watch in the East Bay, Berkeley Marina usually has a pretty decent show, which this year starts at 9:30 PM. However, they are expecting 40,000 people to attend, and parking will be, at minimum, a significant pain in the ass. Anyone who is looking for a viable alternative can go to Jack London Square in Oakland, where there should be a decent show as well. Their show starts at 9:25 PM.

A directory for fireworks shows in other Easy Bay cities can be found here. Many shows on this list are in the suburbs, and will be less crowded than the major thoroughfares.

If you have access to a car, and are looking for something with less people or more privacy, your best bet is to drive up into the hills and find a perch overlooking the Bay. Anyone with access to an apartment with a bay view should be treated to a great show, as well as anyone with access to the top floors of the Residential Units (particularly U1 and U2).

And don't forget, fireworks are illegal for private use in the East Bay. As if that is going to stop anybody from using them.
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