On Saturday, July 4th, the skies over Napa River and Veterans Memorial Park will burst with color in one of North Bay’s largest Independence Day Celebrations. Napa Lights The Valley, the theme of City of Napa’s July 4th festival, will honor Earthquake First Responders and the men and women of our armed forces.

Activities begin in downtown Napa at 10:00 a.m. with the Sunrise Rotary Napa 4th of July Parade, followed by a riverfront music and food festival from 12 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.Free music will play all day from the JaM Cellars stage in Veterans Memorial Park, culminating with a Sparkling Wine Toast and Fireworks Extravaganza. This year’s hi-tech pyrotechnic show is designed in collaboration with PyroSpectaculars, producer of Boston Pops and Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Celebration.

Restaurants along Main Street between Second and Third Streets will serve July 4th specials and have extended outdoor seating across from the live bands (Velo Pizzeria, The Thomas at Fagiani’s, La Taberna, Zuzu and Napkins). A Food Truck Village will be set up south of 3rd Street on Main Street including Smokey’s & The Oyster Guy, Cousins Maine Lobster, Marks the Spot, the JaM Cellars’ ButterBus, DBI Beverage brew tents, and many more. The Kids Zone will include several large inflatables, a bounce house, obstacle course, slide, Waterballerz, face-painting, and treats from Ben & Jerry’s, Jamba Juice and Molinari’s.