Jul 3rd, 2009 - San Jose Mercury News
Alameda County Fair. Entertainment, contests and food. Through July 19. July Fourth fireworks on Friday at 9:30 p.m. Alameda County Fairgrounds, 4501 Pleasanton Ave., Pleasanton. Tickets, $6-$10; parking, $8. www.alamedacountyfair.com.
Aptos Fourth of July Parade and Celebration. Food, entertainment, games, arts and crafts. 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday. Pancake breakfast begins at 7:30 a.m., parade 10 a.m. Aptos Village Park, State Park Drive and Soquel Drive. Free admission. No fireworks. 831-688-1467, www.aptoschamber.com.



