The city and county of Sacramento fireworks show at Cal Expo includes music, dancing and pyrotechnics. Gates open at 6 p.m. and the fireworks show starts at 9:30 p.m. Admission is free in the grandstand seating area, reserved seating is $10 and parking is $8. www.calexpo.com. Call 916-263-7950.
The 32nd annual Fourth of July 5-mile run will start at 8 a.m. at Glen Hall Park. The run is a free event.
The 2008 Matsuyama Fun Run/Walk will be taking place at Matsuyama Elementary School starting at 7 a.m. The event helps sixth-graders attend Sly Park Environmental Science Camp. There are 5K and 8K races.
A parade will be taking place at 10 a.m. in Sacramento's Greenhaven/Pocket neighborhood. The procession starts at Parkway Oaks Park. www.cityofsacramento.org/council. Call 429-9901.
Elk Grove
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The 2008 Run 4 Independence 10K Run and 5K race/walk will take place at Elk Grove Regional Park starting at 8 a.m. Register online through June 30 at www.run4independence.com. The event benefits four programs at the Elk Grove Community Assistance Network (formerly Elk Grove Community Food Bank Services) and the Fit Fusion program, a joint partnership with Kaiser Permanente targeting childhood obesity.
Citrus Heights
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A Fourth of July fireworks show and live music will be taking place at Sunrise Mall starting at 7:30 p.m. Watch the fireworks in 3-D for free.
Roseville
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Roseville Community Crime Stoppers sponsors the 4th of July 5K Fun Run/Walk in downtown Roseville starting at 8 a.m. The run/walk is followed by a Fourth of July Parade and activities for the whole family at Royer Park. Registration starts at 7 a.m. www.roseville.ca.us. Call 916-774-5200.
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Recreational swimming will take place at Arroyo and Manor community pools for free. Takes place from 1 to 5 p.m.
Food and game booths at Community Park from 3 to 9:30 p.m.
The annual Championship Softball Tourney starts at 9 a.m. at Playfields Park.
Concerts begin at 6 p.m. and a city fireworks display will start at 9:30 p.m.
Rancho Cordova
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The 24th Annual Rancho Cordova Fourth of July parade will have the theme "Heart of America: Rancho Cordova, U.S.A." this year. The festivities start on July 4 and continue to July 5. The parade will start at 10 a.m. on Coloma Road and will go from Cordova Lane to Charse Drive.
Lake Tahoe
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Lights on the Lake offers the largest firework display in the western United States. The show is launched barges off the South shore at Stateline. www.bluelaketahoe.com. Call 1-800-AT-TAHOE.
