Target Independence Day Celebration


TUESDAY, JULY 3, 2012
Craneway Pavilion

featuring
Oakland East Bay Symphony

Free to the public

Inside the historic Ford Point Building on the waterfront in Richmond, The Craneway Pavilion will host a patriotic, family friendly celebration featuring live music, food and fireworks.

The live music line up begins at 6:30pm featuring performances by Hilltop Community Church Choir and Oaktown Jazz Workshops.

At 8:00pm the Oakland East Bay Symphony, conducted by Music Director Michael Morgan, will begin its set of patriotic, spirited works to celebrate America's Independence Day. The City of Richmond's Firework Display will launch over the water just as the Symphony closes its program. A special feature of the program will be the OEBS debut of pianist Chloe Ma, Junior Division Winner of last year's OEBS Young Artist Competition, performing the first movement of Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 2.

At 9:15pm the Grand Finale features patriotic music accompanying the City of Richmond's spectacular fireworks display over the water.

The evening will be hosted by KDFC Radio's Dianne Nicolini, with
Dr. Lynne Morrow, Music Director, Oakland Symphony Chorus.

The Craneway Pavilion is located at 1414 Harbour Way South in the Marina district of Richmond and can be accessed from the 580 freeway. (Driving Directions)

The wharf area and parking (general and premium available) open at 5:00 p.m., and the Pavilion will open at 6:30 p.m. Seating is limited and will be available on a first come, first served basis. Guests are encouraged to bring their own blankets and chairs.

Also on site is the new Rosie the Riveter/World War II Home Front NHP Visitor Education Center that opened on May 26th honoring the millions of women who worked for the Home Front. Many of these pioneering "Rosies" toiled in the historic Ford Assembly Building at Richmond's Ford Point. The Visitor Center will stay open until 8:30pm on July 3rd so that those attending the Target Independence Day celebration can spend time in the facility.

The Craneway Pavilion will offer an Independence Day themed concession menu. The adjacent restaurant,The Boiler House, will feature full-menu dining beginning at 5pm and remain open prior to and during the July 3rd event. Reservations are highly recommended. Beer, wine and additional beverages will be available. No outside liquor will be permitted.
Watch a short video of last year's fireworks on YouTube here.