Martinez is going all in on Independence Day this Saturday, packing the holiday with a downtown parade, a Martinez Sturgeon home game at Joe DiMaggio Field, a waterfront Fun Fest and a fireworks finale over the Carquinez Strait. The parade is set to roll at 10 AM; the Sturgeons' first pitch is listed around noon; the Fun Fest opens at 5 PM; and the city plans to light up the shoreline with a professional fireworks show at about 9:30 PM.
Full Day Schedule
The Independence Day parade is scheduled to step off at 10 AM on Main Street, according to Eventeny. The Martinez Sturgeon lists a noon home game at Joe DiMaggio Field, so fans are encouraged to check the team's site for tickets and any last-minute changes.
The City of Martinez reports that the waterfront Fun Fest opens at 5 PM with food trucks, Bubble Fun and live music, and that fireworks along the shoreline are expected to begin at about 9:30 PM. The city notes the show should last roughly 20 minutes, weather permitting, per the City of Martinez.
Roads, Parking And Park Closures
Access will be tight near the marina and shoreline. The East Bay Regional Park District warns that Granger’s Wharf staging area and the main parking lot will be closed to parking and drop-offs on July 4, with walk-in access only, according to EBRPD.
Local event guides also flag that marina vehicle access will be restricted early in the day and that some lots will be permit-only, so plan on downtown parking or a stroll to the waterfront instead of a curbside drop-off fantasy, per ContraCostaLive.
Tips For Attending
The city is clear on one point: leave the pyrotechnics to the professionals. Personal fireworks are prohibited within the City of Martinez and throughout Contra Costa County.
If you are heading to the Sturgeon game, organizers advise buying tickets in advance and checking the team’s site for the latest on gates, concessions and start times. For the rest of the festivities, think low-to-ground chairs, plenty of water and a bit of patience, since streets, lots and waterfront paths are expected to get crowded and popular vendors can sell out.
Where To Find Updates
The Martinez Police Department has shared photos and an event overview on Facebook, which is embedded above for quick reference.
For last-minute updates on start times, street closures or parking, organizers recommend checking the parade listing on Eventeny before heading downtown.
