The NBC11 Festival for Independence is a celebration of the diverse cultures that make up San Jose's America through music, entertainment, and activities. Produced as a benefit for the EHC LifeBuilders, this FREE event traditionally raises funds to support the agency's programs for housing the homeless and building more independent lives. Sponsors are a key element in keeping this event successful. Please visit our sponsors page to recognize their generous support.

The NBC11 Festival for Independence benefiting EHC LifeBuilders takes place every year for the 4th of July holiday in Downtown San Jose. The City of San Jose's official fireworks show, sponsored by NBC11, attracts 45,000 attendees in the park, and as many as 200,000 other people can see the fireworks from spots throughout the greater Downtown area. In addition, hundreds of thousands more watch the fireworks on the live television simulcast. The festival takes place only in Discovery Meadow, from noon-10pm on July 4th. The festival site is always at Guadalupe River Park's Discovery Meadow, easily the area's favorite large-scale outdoor event venue, which is accessible via public transportation, Highways 280, 680, 101 and 87, or CalTrain.

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The NBC11 Festival for Independence benefiting EHC LifeBuilders features two stages of top-notch musical entertainment and cultural performances, great ethnic foods, arts and crafts from around the world, and loads of information and activities for people of all ages and backgrounds.

From the rides in Kidland to the sounds of the Main Stage, this event has become San Jose's favorite event for family fun. Won't you join us?