2024 Fourth of July in Davis

The City of Davis will host a free celebration in honor of Independence Day on Thursday, July 4, 2024 from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at Community Park (203 East 14th Street). The schedule and activities include, but are not limited to:

• 4:00 - 9:30 p.m.: Snacks and treats available for purchase from local non-profit groups. Please consider supporting them at the event.


• 6:00 - 8:30 p.m.: A free game zone coordinated by Discovery Christian Church.


• 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.: Live music, coordinated by the Davis Live Music Collective, featuring Boca do Rio at 6:30 p.m. and Dustbowl Revival at 8:00 p.m.


• 9:35 p.m.: A 15-minute fireworks display.

All attendees to Community Park are encouraged to ride a bike or walk if possible, as vehicle parking will be limited. The off-leash dog area in Community Park will be closed on July 4. Self-serve bike parking will be available in Community Park, however bike parking may get full quickly. Additionally, attendees are encouraged to pack plenty of water, sunscreen, and a picnic dinner while supporting local non-profit groups by purchasing snacks and treats at the event.

The event is sponsored in part by Dos Coyotes, Discovery Christian Church, Sol at West Village, and the Davis Live Music Collective.

To read the City's press release about this event, click here.

Other community events being offered on July 4th:

Dart Swimming Pool Party at Community Pool
On July 4, Dart Swimming will hold a pool party from 4:00 p.m. until after the fireworks end at Community Pool in Community Park. This is open to all the Davis community. Bring your family and friends and join the fun! You must pre-register and pay for ahead of time. Cost is $12 per person; children 3 and under are free. Registration opens on Monday, June 24 at 7:00 a.m. We suggest registering early as this usually fills quickly. Payment is via Venmo or Paypal; no cash or checks and no payment accepted at the gate. Registrations are not transferable, and we can not accept walk-ins. No refunds or transferring of registrations. For more information or to register, please visit the Darts website at https://www.dartswimming.com/4thofjuly.

2024 Helen Pool Fourth of July Criterium
The Davis Bike Club's annual Fourth of July Criterium will feature a day full of bike racing action on a new figure eight course in Downtown Davis, with the Start/Finish located on Third Street between E & F Streets. Races start at 8:00 a.m. with the final race starting at 5:10 p.m. There are races for pros, amateurs, juniors, masters, and elite men and women. For more information go to https://davisbikeclub.org/4th-of-july-criterium/

Annual Kiwanis Club 4th of July Kiddie Parade
**This event has been CANCELLED due to heat**
The 62nd Annual Kiwanis Club 4th of July Kiddie Parade will be taking place in a modified version from prior years.  This year the Kiwanis Club of Davis is collaborating with the Criterium bike race and the parade will start at 12:10 p.m. at the corner of 3rd and C Street.  Come at 11:30 a.m. and enjoy a cold Kona Ice and then well line up at noon on the small loop of the Criterium course.  All in the family can come join the fun in Downtown Davis and there will be a bike race for children ages 6 to 12 on the larger loop while the parade takes place.

Fireworks and Anxiety

Fireworks can be a source of anxiety for a lot of people, including but not limited to veterans who live with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Fireworks can also cause anxiety for dogs.

The City of Davis strongly discourages people from bringing dogs to Community Park during the fireworks show.

If you live near Community Park and you think that household members (including four-legged friends) will react to the sound of the fireworks, please prepare for the 15-minute fireworks show that will begin around 9:35 p.m.

Please note that the off leash dog area in Community Park will be closed on the Fourth of July. The dog park area will have additional bike racks for self-serve bike parking. Please remember your locks!

Fireworks and Legal Usage

The City-produced fireworks display on July 4^th in Community Park is the only safe and legal use of fireworks that is allowed in Davis. For public safety, a City ordinance (City of Davis Municipal Code 13.02) prohibits the use or discharge of fireworks or any substances designed for pyrotechnic display. The sale of any type of fireworks within the City of Davis boundaries is also prohibited.

For questions about Fourth of July activities, contact the City of Davis City Manager’s Office at 530-757-5602 or cmoweb@cityofdavis.org.