Fourth of July Celebration
Date: July 4th, 2024
Time: 6:00pm | Fireworks will begin after dusk
Location: Rivertown
Dunk Tank Fundraiser Information
(Email completed applications to recreation@antiochca.gov)
Join the City of Antioch in celebrating Independence Day in our historic Rivertown. Visit Waldie Plaza to experience live entertainment and enjoy local food vendors and trucks. Have an exciting time with friends and family in the Games Zone located at City Hall, before picking your spot to see the big firework show.
“**4TH OF JULY PARADE CANCELLED FOLLOWING EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING**
The City of Antioch is cancelling the Independence Day Parade because of forecasted hot weather. The US National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area/Monterey California issued an excessive heat warning and heat advisory that will remain in effect until July 9th at 11:00 p.m.
The remainder of the event will start at 6:00 p.m. in historic Rivertown. Families can enjoy rides and games along with our dunk tank fundraiser in the Kids Zone, music by Universal Soul and Foreverland, and Food Truck Thursdays by the Foodie Crew, followed by our spectacular fireworks show over the delta at 9:15 p.m. Thank you to our community for your patience. Please stay cool and be safe this 4th of July!”
Celebration Site
The main celebration site will take place in Waldie Plaza and the parking lot of City Hall, encompassing W 2nd St. to W 3rd St. and G St. to I St. There are many occurrences within the celebration site including a live entertainment stage, local vendors, food trucks, kids zone, DJ stage and much more.
| 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Kids Zone |
| 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM | Live Entertainment | Universal Soul |
| 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Kids Zone Stage | DJ Melly Mel |
| 7:15 PM – 9:15 PM | Live Entertainment | Foreverland |
| 9:20 PM – 9:40 PM | Fireworks Show |
| **Times subject to change |
Universal Soul
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8KxyGB-bOIco
Also known as the House Band for the Golden State Warriors, Universal Soul is known for their ability to excite a crowd with their soulful and lively performances. Consisting of lead singer, Leah Marie Vox, George Epps on keys, Dante’ TAZ on the drums, and Brain Turner on the bass, Universal soul is just the group to kick off our Fourth of July Celebration!
Foreverland – The Electrifying Tribute to Michael Jackson
https://foreverland.com/
Since 2009, Foreverland has been mesmerizing audiences around the country with their larger-than-life tribute to the one and only Michael Jackson. Featuring three dynamic vocalists, a powerhouse rhythm section, and the hardest working horn section in the biz, Foreverland recreates hits from the Jackson 5 era through the end of Michael’s incredible career in a way that honors the King of Pop’s musical genius and legendary showmanship like no other tribute band has ever done.” Read more about Foreverland when you click here.
Food Vendors
Food Trucks Brought to you by Foodie Crew
7 Seas Seafood Inc., MP Food Specialties, LLC DBA 1333; Bay Area Munchiez, Straw Hat Pizza, Betty’s Buns, Crepes & Craft; Forney Bros. Kettle Corn, Global Express Catering, Groovy Gorditas, Guadalajera Taqueria, King Gyro & Kabob, Antioch Sno Shack
Sign Up to Take the Plunge!
Dunk Tank Fundraiser Information
What better way to celebrate Independence Day than by making a splash and raising funds for a fantastic cause?! By participating in our Dunk Tank event, you’ll not only have a blast but also contribute to providing scholarships for youth and adults to participate in recreational activities they might not otherwise have access to. Not interested in sitting in the tank? Get involved by donating to the cause! As you attend our Fourth of July Celebration, stop by the Kids Zone to take your turn trying to sink the sitter! Cheer on our throwers and our volunteers as we raise money to continue to provide recreational opportunities for residents young and young at heart! The deadline to sign up to take the plunge is Monday, June 24th.