The Fourth of July this year is on a Friday, hence making for an Independence Day weekend. To help celebrate Independence Day throughout Santa Clara County this long weekend, there will be lots of activities. On the night of July 4, there will also be fireworks displays. Some events will even have fireworks on the next night, July 5. Unless otherwise indicated, these fireworks displays are FREE for all to attend.
On Friday, July 4, all public transit agencies serving Santa Clara County will run on a Sunday/Holiday schedule. This includes but is not limited to:
- Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) buses and light rail
- SamTrans (San Mateo County)
- Caltrain
- BART
Normal public transit weekday service returns on Monday.
Read on for details of VTA bus, light rail, and Caltrain service to and from Fourth of July events. This guide will also cover other events not related to Independence Day celebrations, that will happen this long weekend. Note that screen shots showing walking distance and paths from fireworks shows to transit stops are courtesy of Google Maps.
