Schedule of Events for Foster City's 4th of July

As Patch has been reminding you for weeks, this Wednesday marks Foster City's gigantic 4th of July celebration, complete with a fireworks extravaganza, this Wednesday at .

As the day gets closer, Patch has your complete details for the day including a schedule of events and a map of the park's layout for the celebration.

for the best tips on Where to Park & Where to Watch for the evening's fireworks show, as it is guaranteed to be crowded!

Note: For a great map of the layout of Leo Ryan Park and where to find each attraction, visit Foster City's other local publication, The Lagonian.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

8-11:30 a.m.: Pancake Breakfast, courtesy of , in the meadow on Shell Boulevard

9:30-11 a.m.: Register for the Family & Dog Parade in the , near the Shell Boulevard entrance

10 a.m. - 5 p.m.: Arts and crafts vendors and booths, all over Leo Ryan Park

11:05 a.m.: Family & Dog Parade at on Shell Boulevard

11:15 a.m.: Official welcome, opening ceremonies and National Anthem by the Lions Club of Foster City, in the Meadow Amphitheater

11:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.: The Lions Club BBQ in Leo Ryan Park (Last Call: 4:45 p.m.)

12-12:45 p.m.: Family Concert by Andy Z., in the Meadow Amphitheater

1:30-2:30 p.m.: Family games in the meadow at Leo Ryan Park

4:15-5:45 p.m.: Buck Ford Pure Country Band

7-9:15 p.m.: The Bell Brothers perform in the Meadow Amphitheater

9:30 p.m. SHARP: FIREWORKS SHOW OVER THE LAGOON IN LEO RYAN PARK

For more information, call 650-286-3380 or e-mail recreation@fostercity.org.

See our article for frequently-asked questions about what's allowed and not allowed at the park (alcohol, boats, tarps, etc.), the best places to park, and the best places to stake out the best seat for the fireworks show.