In San Francisco, here are a few places to go to catch the fireworks.

PIER 39 – Fisherman’s Wharf and Pier 39 4th of July celebration and fireworks. Embarcadero at Beach Street, San Francisco, CA. July 4, 2009, starting at 1 pm. Fireworks 9:30 pm. The SF Independence Day live entertainment includes local bands.  ‘Take 2′ from 1-4pm followed by 80’s cover band, ‘Tainted Love’ from 6-9:30 pm. Firework’s Spectacular at dusk, accompanied by a musical simulcast from KISS FM 98.1. FREE.

Aquatic Park – The Cannery at Del Monte Square – 4th of July Celebration with live music in the Courtyard 2801 Leavenworth Street, San Francisco, CA 11 am – 10 pm. FREE. More info at funcheapsf.co

Dolores Park – Dolores and 18th Street, San Francisco, CA. The San Francisco Mime Troupe, shows1.30 pm, music shows, 2.00 pm.  celebrates its 50th Anniversary season with a song and dance satire.

Fillmore Street - The Fillmore Street Jazz Festival 2009, Fillmore Street, Jackson to Eddy, San Francisco, CA. July 4 & 5, 2009, 10 am to 6 pm. Jazz fusion and Latin jazz music. FREE

Golden Gate Park – A Patriotic Spectacular Celebrating Independence Day. July 4, 2009, 1 pm at the at the Bandstand in the Music Concourse.

OTHER BAY AREA INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATIONS

Fourth of July Fireworks and Festivals, East Bay

Fourth of July Fireworks and Festivals, North Bay

Fourth of July Fireworks and Festivals, Peninsula

Fourth of July Fireworks and Festivals, South Bay