If you’re looking for something free to do in San Francisco on Independence Day,  here’s what you need to know about the biggest city celebration. Pier 39 at Fisherman’s Wharf is the place to be if you love crowds, plenty of live entertainment, and a spectacular fireworks display.

WHAT: San Francisco 4th of July Waterfront Celebration & Fireworks – Free.

WHEN: Monday, July 4, 2011, 12pm to 9:30pm. Concert featuring beach pop band Ruby Summer from noon – 1pm; rock out with Club 90 (90′s hits) 2pm-4:30pm. Dance to Tainted Love (80′s tunes) 6pm-9:30pm. Fireworks 9:30pm over the San Francisco Bay.

WHERE: Fireworks will launch from the foot of MUNI Pier and barges just north of PIER 39, San Francisco, CA.

Find a viewing spot along the waterfront at Aquatic Park, or try a different view from Coit Tower, Ghirardelli Square, or the Cannery.

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