The Fourth of July is days away, as are plenty of fireworks shows and holiday-themed fun. Check out this guide to finding the best pyrotechnics in and around town. 

Stockton

Stockton 99 Speedway

  • Despite a devastating burglary last week, the show must go on. Stockton 99 Speedway is still holding its blazing fireworks show this Thursday.
  • Stockton 99 Speedway, 4105 N. Wilson Way, Stockton | July 3 from 5-9:30 p.m.
  • Admission: $0 – $25, Kids under 10 get in free.

Stockton Ports vs. San Jose Giants

  • What’s more patriotic than a game of baseball? Catch the game followed by an “independence celebration fireworks extravaganza.”
  • Stockton Ballpark, 404 W. Fremont St., Stockton | July 3 from 7:05-9:30 p.m.
  • Admission: $13-$22

Firecracker 4 Miler

  • Celebrate Independence Day with a four-mile run! The looped track allows participants to opt out earlier if they’re not feeling four miles. A quarter-mile run for kids will also be held. 
  • 5974 Fritz Grupe Park, Stockton | July 4 from 8-10 a.m.
  • Admission: free

4th of July 2025 Parade and Festival

  • The city of Stockton is hosting a free Fourth of July event with food and activities.
  • Weber Point Events Center, 221 N. Center, Stockton | July 4 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • The fireworks show will begin at 9:30 p.m. Gates open at 5 p.m. 
  • Admission: free

Annual Barron Hilton Fireworks Display at Mandeville Island

  • Check out a 20-minute fireworks show for families on boats this Friday. Beginning at dusk, enjoy this historic fireworks display from the water. 
  • Mandeville Tip County Park, 17900 W Eight Mile Rd., Stockton | July 4 from 7:30 p.m. – 10:45 p.m.
  • Admission: free 

Tracy

Tracy Chamber of Commerce: 2025 Fireworks

  • Enjoy an evening of music, vendors, bouncy houses and fireworks. But don’t forget to bring a lawn chair, snacks and water! 
  • Legacy Fields Sports Complex, 4901 N. Tracy Blvd, Tracy | July 4 from 6-10 p.m., with entrance gates closing at 9:15 p.m.
  • Admission: $30 per vehicle

Manteca 

Manteca’s 4th of July Parade

  • Show out for Manteca’s annual Independence Day parade. The city is celebrating 40 years of pumpkin fair spirit, so this year’s theme is Manteca’s All-American Harvest.
  • Yosemite Avenue, Manteca, starting at Sycamore Avenue and ending at Manteca High School | July 4 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
  • Admission: free

Hope Muñoz was born and raised in Santa Fe, NM. She received her BA in journalism from the University of Colorado Boulder in May 2024. This fall, she will attend UC Berkeley's Graduate School of Journalism...