Here are a few Fourth of July activities happening on the Peninsula this weekend:

Foster City – Saturday, July 4, 2009, 9 am. 4th of July Parade followed by Independence Day family activities all day at Leo J. Ryan Park. Fireworks at approx 9:30.

Half Moon Bay – Saturday, July 4, 2009, 12 noon, 4th of July Parade down Main Street followed by BBQ picnic and festivities at the American Legion Post. Fireworks 9:30 at Pillar Point Harbor.

Redwood City – Saturday, July 4, 2009, 10 am, 4th of July Parade at Winslow and Brewster, downtown. Festival 9am to 5pm downtown. Fireworks at 9:30 pm, the Port of Redwood City.

OTHER BAY AREA INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATIONS

Fourth of July Fireworks and Festivals, San Francisco

Fourth of July Fireworks and Festivals, East Bay

Fourth of July Fireworks and Festivals, North Bay

Fourth of July Fireworks and Festivals, South Bay