Join the City of Stockton for a Star-Spangled Celebration!

Get ready to celebrate Independence Day in the heart of downtown Stockton! The annual 4th of July Celebration will be held at the Weber Point Events Center, 221 N. Center Street. On Friday, July 4, 2025, the waterfront will come alive with family-friendly festivities, food, music, and a spectacular fireworks display. This event is free and open to the public. Gather with friends, family, and neighbors for a memorable day of patriotic fun on the downtown waterfront.

The Independence Day festivities kick off with the 4th of July Parade, proudly hosted by the United Veterans Council of San Joaquin County, starting at 11:00 a.m. Gates to the Weber Point Events Center will open at 5:00 p.m., welcoming guests for an evening of celebration along the downtown waterfront. The grand finale – a 20-minute fireworks show – is scheduled to begin at approximately 9:30 p.m. Please note: the Weber Point Events Center will close immediately following the fireworks display.

Artisanal vendors and food trucks will be on-site offering the variety, creativity, and diversity of our community. There will be activities for kids, family-friendly entertainment, and live bands throughout the evening. Bring blankets and lawn chairs to relax and enjoy the celebration.

To ensure a safe environment, hard top coolers, alcohol, glass containers, bottles, personal fireworks, and pets will not be permitted at the facility. Smoking is prohibited. Event security and law enforcement personnel will uphold restrictions.

Parking

Parking for 4th of July festivities will be available both on-street and in designated City parking lots. Standard parking fees will apply in City lots, and all posted parking regulations will be enforced. The Weber Point Events Center parking lot will not be open to the public for parking.

Street Closures for Parade

In preparation for the parade, there will be a partial closure of Weber Avenue, between Lincoln and Center Streets, beginning at 8:00 a.m. Parade route streets will be closed beginning at 10:00 a.m., and the parade will begin at 11:00 a.m. The parade procession will travel eastbound from Weber Avenue and Center Street; northbound on El Dorado Street to Oak Street; westbound on Oak Street; and southbound on Center Street back to Weber Avenue. Streets are expected to be reopened following the parade by 1:00 p.m.

Call for Festival Vendors

The City is currently seeking food and merchant vendors for this event. Interested businesses must complete a Special Event Vendor Application Form and submit it no later than Friday, June 20, 2025.

For additional information on the event and call for vendors, please contact the City of Stockton Events & Parking office at (209) 937-8119 or visit the City of Stockton events webpage.