Summer Events Blog Series: July Events
The first week of each summer month, we will showcase events planned for the next month to keep you up to date and in the know!
Redwood City offers a ton of free events to help you, your family and friends kick off summer early.
June 21st marked the official first day of summer. School is out and summer is finally here! With so many events happening in downtown Redwood City, you can make this summer an unforgettable one!
CELEBRATE IN REDWOOD CITY THIS 4th OF JULY
What better way to kick off July events than with Redwood City’s 78th annual 4th of July Parade? This Fourth of July, Redwood City has an entire day of events planned for all ages to enjoy including plenty of free activities such as the annual parade downtown, a pancake breakfast, a 5k run, Chalk Full of Fun, concerts, and fireworks launched from the Port of Redwood City. Review the schedule of the fun-filled day below. For more information, read a recent news release with plenty of details and information on parking.
Combined Fourth of July (Monday, July 4th) Celebration Events Schedule
7:30 am-10:30 am- Pancake Breakfast with Redwood City Fire Department
8:45 am- Parade Run 5k (check-in 7–8:30 a.m.)
8 am- 4 pm- Chalk Full of Fun (Also, Sunday 7/3 8–6 p.m.)
9 am- Car show
10 am- July 4th Parade
Following the Parade- 10 pm- Carnival (Also, Saturday & Sunday from 12 p.m.-10 pm)
9 am-5 pm- Festival
7 pm- Concert at the Port with the Megatones
9:30 pm- Fireworks Celebration
Chalk Full of Fun
During the July 4th weekend, Redwood City welcomes back the 2nd Annual Chalk Full of Fun Festival over a span of two days since it was so much fun last year! Watch the Square come to life on July 3rd from 8 am — 6 pm and July 4th from 8 am — 4 pm as artists of all sorts show off their talent using the Square as their canvas. For more details about Chalk Full of Fun Festival, go here.
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO!
Drones are strictly prohibited in Redwood City. Persons flying drones at Redwood City events are subject to criminal and civil fines.
The Parade continues its chair policy. For more details go here.
Need parking details? Garages will be restricted for the July 4th Parade.
Jefferson and Marshall garages will be accessible from 6 am till 8:45 am. Access to them will then be closed off due to the parade. Access will reopen around 1 pm. Between 8:45 am and 1 pm anyone that parks there will not be able to leave. The Jefferson Garage will only be accessible from the west side of Jefferson from the El Camino Real.
Crossing 900 will be accessible from 8 am till 8:45 am. Access to it will then be closed off due to the parade. Access will reopen around 1 pm. Between 8:45 am and 1 pm anyone that parks there will not be able to leave.
County Garage will be accessible during all periods from Veterans Boulevard. The County Garage and any non-restricted street parking will be free to park in. The Jefferson, Marshall and Crossing 900 will all cost their standard parking fees.
For all event details, go here.
PAL BLUES, MUSIC, ARTS, & BBQ FESTIVAL
Celebrate the 11th annual Redwood City PAL Blues, Music, ARTS & BBQ Festival 2016 at Courthouse Square on July 22 from 5–8:30 pm and July 23 from 12–8 pm. The PAL Blues Festival offers wonderful live music, delicious food, and showcases Redwood City’s Courthouse Square, along with Redwood City’s downtown merchants and restaurants. Proceeds from this fun and exciting family festival directly benefit the important youth programs of the Redwood City PAL.
PAL Blues Performance Schedule
Friday
6:00 pm- Terrie Odabi
Saturday
12:00 pm- A.J. Crawdaddy
1:00 pm- Debraun Thomas
2:00 pm- The Mile
3:00 pm- Craig Horton
4:15 pm- Taylor P. Collins
6:00 pm- Kenny Neal
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO!
Dress comfortably, put on some sunscreen, and perhaps wear a hat to protect yourself from the sun. It will be hot out there.
Wear shoes you feel comfortable strolling and dancing in.
Please bring “low profile” or “sports” chairs if you would like to be seated during the event. There will be limited seating available.
For all festival details, go here.
MOVIES ON THE SQUARE
Movies on the Square continues in July with more popular movies for the whole family to enjoy! The beautiful Courthouse Square comes to life with high definition surround sound and 25’ screen and outdoor theater. Bring your blankets and pick up some take-out food from one of our many restaurants downtown. Movies on the Square are offered every Thursday evening at sundown, at approximately 8:45 p.m.
July Movies
July 7- Jurassic World (PG-13)
July 14- Willow (PG)
July 21- Inside Out (PG)
July 28- Raiders of the Lost Ark (PG)
For a list and details of all movies showing each Thursday, visit here.
MUSIC ON THE SQUARE
Spend your Friday nights on Courthouse Square at Music on the Square dancing and enjoying live music. This July there will be live performances of modern rock, blues, reggae and even a Journey Tribute! Music fans will find it hard to stay off their feet dancing to great music all summer long starting at 6 p.m. every Friday evening.
July Concerts
July 1-Neon Velvet (New Wave + Modern Rock Hits)
July 8- Tommy Castro and the Painkillers (Blues) Complimented with Jewelry on the Square
July 15-Journey Revisited (Journey Tribute)
July 22-Terrie Odabi (Blues) Complimented with PAL Blues Festival & ART on the Square
July 29-Native Elements (Reggae)
For a list and details of all concerts each Friday, go here.
CLASSICAL ON THE SQUARE
The classical series is back this year featuring Opera music on Sunday, July 17 at 6 p.m. The Bayshore Lyric Opera will entertain you with breathtaking, passionate, inspiring opera for a special two hour show. The greatest singers in the Bay Area will perform the world’s most beloved opera arias and ensembles from master composers like Verdi, Puccini, Bizet, Gounod, Mozart, and Mascagni. This year features The Marriage of Figaro by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart! Opera music lovers won’t want to miss out!
July Concert
July 17- The Bayshore Lyric Opera (Special 2-hour Performance)
For a details on the Classical on the Square series, go here.
SOUNDS OF THE SHORES
On July 17 from 5–7 pm at Marlin Park, the Cocktail Monkeys will be performing some of your all-time favorite pop, rock and dance covers with a scenic backdrop! Pack a picnic dinner or enjoy the Food Truck that will be on site.
July Concert
July 17- Cocktail Monkeys
To view the summer schedule of Sounds of the Shore, visit here.
MUSIC IN THE PARK
There’s more music to enjoy in July at Stafford Park at Music in the Park every Wednesday from 6–8 pm. Family, friends and neighbors are sure to relish in the park listening to great music from funk, soul and blues to Celtic rock and bluegrass. Pack some dinner or don’t. There will be a concession tent selling hamburgers, hot dogs, potato chips and drinks so it will be an evening for all to enjoy.
July Concerts
July 6-Bean Creek (Bluegrass)
July 13-Sinister Dexter (Funk/Soul)
July 20-Lara Price (Blues)
July 27-Tempest (Celtic Rock)
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO!
Please drive slowly, pay close attention to pedestrians — especially the little ones, and take great care to not block driveways when parking your car.
We ask that you please take into account the height of your picnic chairs and try to not impede the line of site for the majority of folks who will be sitting in low chairs or on picnic blankets. Please, no umbrellas.
There will be a concession tent selling hamburgers, hot dogs, potato chips and drinks, graciously operated and donated by the Optimist Club of Redwood City. All proceeds benefit the Save the Music program in Redwood City Schools.
Portable grills are not allowed.
Beer and Wine are okay to bring during this event in the park. Please drink responsibly.
For a list of Fequently Asked Questions, go here.
To view the full summer schedule, visit here.
KIDCHELLA
Redwood City’s kid music series Kidchella premieres July 17 from 11 am-1 pm! Kids of all ages are invited to join Andy-Z, Master of Music and Play, as he brings his high energy to Courthouse Square. The Hipwaders will perform their live music as they’ve had several top ten songs on XM/SIRIUS Radio including #1 songs, ”Hey Josie!” & “Educated Kid”. This kid music series provides a safe and fun environment for kids to dance and enjoy live music along with an inflatable play-land at Kidchella this summer!
July Concert
July 17- The Hipwaders, (Andy-Z emcee)
For details about Kidchella including other series dates in August and September, check out the website here.
Thank you to Sponsors
Music on the Square Sponsors
Presenting-Facebook
Community Partner-Stanford University
Exclusive Partner-Stanford Federal Credit Union
Media Sponsor- NBC Bay Area
Supporting Sponsors-Kaiser Permanente, County Consumer Plumbing Service & Repair Group, Redwood City Parks & Arts Foundation, Palo Alto Medical Foundation San Carlos Center, Classic Communities, Redwood General Tire, La Honda Winery and Bud Light
Movies on the Square Sponsors
Community Partner- Stanford University
Genre Sponsor for 80’s Movies- Palo Alto Medical Foundation San Carlos Center
Supporting Sponsors- Consumer Plumbing Service & Repair Group, Redwood General Tire, Classic Communities, Indigo Apartment Homes, Premier Staffing Inc.
Music in the Park Sponsors
Presenting Sponsor-Port of Redwood City
Supporting Sponsors-Indigo Apartment Homes, Brian Ayer — Real Estate Agent, County Consumer Plumbing Group, Kaiser Permanente
