With fun run, parade, live music and fireworks show
By & Pleasant Hill Police Department
This coming weekend, Pleasant Hill will be celebrating the Fourth of July with our annual fun run, parade and fireworks display.
We invite you to participate in our Firecracker 5K Race or Kids 100-yard dash from 7:45-9:00am. Prizes for the top finishers. National Anthem sung by Jennifer Bennett. First up is the 100-Yard Dash followed by the 5K Race. A portion of your registration goes directly to Pleasant Hill sc…
Come to Downtown Pleasant Hill and see the World-Famous Pleasant Hill Parade presented by the Pleasant Hill Coin & Jewelry Exchange. 9:30am-10:30am
After the parade ends, walk over to Pleasant Hill Park on Gregory Lane and join us for the Party in the Park with live music by Inner State 80’s, food by Back 40 Texas BBQ and Kettle Corn, and fun games for the kids! 10:30am-1:30pm
Then enjoy the best fireworks show in the East Bay with a viewing party at College Park High School. There will be music, food and dessert trucks on site. Access is $4 per person (suggested donation). 6:30pm – 10pm
The Pleasant Hill 4th of July Commission works hard to put together the largest single-day event in the city. The commission is not part of the City of Pleasant Hill and is an all-volunteer non-profit organization that was formed in 1976 to celebrate United States Bicentennial. This year we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. For more information visit Pleasant Hill 4th of July or email pleasanthilljuly4@gmail.com.
Police Announce Road Closures
We know how much our community looks forward to these celebrations, and over the next several days, the Pleasant Hill Police Department will be sharing information about these community events. Today, let’s talk about the Fireworks display, which takes begins at 9:15pm on the night of Saturday, July 4th, 2026, in the area of College Park High School.
- Expect delays along Taylor Blvd between Contra Costa Blvd. and Morello Avenue.
- Road closures will occur along Norse Drive, Viking Drive and Ruth Drive.
- Heavy traffic around Diablo Valley College and College Park High School.
- NO PARKING OR STOPPING ON TAYLOR BOULEVARD
Road closures/detours can be expected at least 30 minutes prior to and 30 minutes after the display. The fireworks display will last approximately 30 minutes. Spectators and vehicles will be withheld from entering the fallout zone immediately following the show until the site has been cleared by the Fire Inspector. We anticipate traffic returning to normal by 11:00pm.
For those planning to come into the area and view the fireworks, we suggest that you strive to come early to secure a parking spot in the surrounding community parking areas. Please be patient (and courteous) while driving, given the road closures, detours and increased vehicle traffic. We want everyone to get a good spot, have a good time, and leave in good spirits.
Check back on our social media platforms for more information, including details about the parade route, road closures and other event details that will help you stay informed about what’s to come this Saturday. Have a great week Pleasant Hill!
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