Parade, Fireworks and Events Schedule for Fourth of July in Pleasant Hill

The July 4th Celebration in Pleasant Hill is one of the city's biggest annual events, and this year will be no exception. Independence Day events include a 5K fun run, a parade, a party in Pleasant Hill Park and, of course, fireworks.

Here's your guide to Fourth of July in Pleasant Hill:

8 a.m. Firecracker 5K Fun Run
The Firecracker 5K Fun Run to benefit Pleasant Hill schools starts at 8 a.m. at 45 Crescent Drive, in front of the Clock Tower, and continues through the downtown area, following the same route as the parade. Runners make three laps around the course. Click Here to see the 5K route. Registration can be done online or in-person.

9:30 a.m. Fourth of July Parade
A Fourth of July parade starts at 9:30 a.m. at Contra Costa Boulevard and Woodsworth Lane and proceeds down Contra Costa and along Crescent Drive to finish at Boyd and Cleaveland. Click here for a parade route map. This year's theme is "We The People – An American Melting Pot." 

10:30 a.m. Party in Pleasant Hill Park
Following the parade, the party moves to Pleasant Hill Park for free entertainment, games and rides. The fun goes until 1:30 p.m. and includes contests, clowns and even a petting zoo. Back Forty Texas BBQ Restaurant will also be there, cooking a variety of hot foods on-site.

9:00 p.m. Fireworks and Live Music
College Park High School is home to Pleasant Hill's Fourth of July fireworks. The ethereal celebration starts at dusk, around 9:15 p.m. Live music will be provided by Cover2Cover. Admission is free.

For more information on Pleasant Hill's Fourth of July, visit PHJuly4.com and the Fourth of July Facebook page. 

What's your favorite July 4 event in Pleasant Hill? Comment below.